Biomedical Scientist | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for a qualified, HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with Histology experience to join the Scarborough, York and Hull Pathology Service (SHYPS) network working on the Hull site in Cellular Pathology.

Biomedical Scientists are responsible for performing a wide range of scientific procedures and result interpretation on biological samples that contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases and the investigation of other pathological processes. As a Biomedical Scientist, the post holder will contribute to the organisation of work in a consultant led department as part of a team, supervising support workers and Associate Practitioners and performing work activities in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.

The post holder will have the knowledge and skills to use individual judgment to make decisions that will have an impact on the end product in order to facilitate the provision of accurate and timely reports within available resources. They will be expected to liaise with senior staff in forward planning. The post holder will be expected to have upheld the professional standards required by registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Experience of compliance with standards such as ISO 15189 would be advantageous.

This is a full time role which will require an element of flexibility on a day to day basis. The post holder will work as a qualified HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist within the Cellular Pathology department. They will need a good understanding of the importance of Cellular Pathology on patient treatment and care. The post holder will need to be computer literate and aware of patient confidentiality. They will need good communication skills and good attention to detail as well as an ability to organise and prioritise their own workload. An up-to-date knowledge of histological techniques and procedures is essential.

As part of their role the post holder will supervise and train Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants within the Histology laboratory.

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a variety of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.

If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.