Trainee Biomedical Scientist (Band 4) | North Bristol NHS Trust
This is a training post in which the successful applicant must have an IBMS approved BSc in Biomedical Science. They will be required to train while in post for both the IBMS portfolio and the NHS Cervical Screening programme certificate while carrying out lab duties.
PLEASE BE AWARE THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS
This is a training post in which the post-holder will be expected to complete a course of training to become registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist whilst concurrently completing a course of training to attain the NHS CSP’s Certificate in Cervical Cytology.The training will be delivered in all aspects of Cellular Pathology and will require the post-holder to spend time working in other laboratories within North Bristol Trust or elsewhere. In order to achieve the requisite level of knowledge, some structured study will need to be done in the Trainee’s own time.
Attendance on courses through ‘day release’ or ‘block release’ may also be required.
Under the direction and supervision of qualified staff assist in the provision of routine and specialist diagnostic laboratory service in accordance with national and professional standards
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities.Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
With respect to both the cervical screening and the diagnostic cytology sections of Cytology, the post-holder will,- Participate in all aspects of Cytopathology and other areas of Pathology to attain Registration with HPC.
- Complete the Registration Portfolio leading to registration with the HPC and enter into a programme of training to acquire the Certificate in Cervical Cytology.
- Fully participate in all aspects of the training programme. This may include periods of private study outside normal working hours.
- Assist with the reception, preparation and documentation of specimens for Cytology
- Participate in data input to laboratory computer
- Assist in the specimen processing and the production Cytology preparations for microscopic examination.
- Assist in the production of reports and the maintenance of departmental records
- Prepare staining solutions and reagents and assist in the maintenance of adequate stocks of reagents and consumables.
- Be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the equipment with which he/she is working. Assist in the maintenance of all laboratory equipment.
- Participate in risk management of the department including error reporting and corrective actions
- Participate in internal quality control and external quality assurance procedures
- Be responsible for organising allocated work
- Ensure that the exchange of information is accurate at all times, through competent verbal and written skills.
- Notify senior staff of all problems encountered in the performance of duties.
- Work according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) developed for use in the department. Assist in the development and review of those SOPs as required.
- Ensure that a high level of personal competence and professionalism is maintained through continual personal development
- Work according to the regulations and codes of practice governing aspects of Health and Safety relevant to the department.
- Participate in the Trust’s personnel development programme, which includes regular performance review and annual appraisal.
This advert closes on Tuesday 18 Mar 2025