At a Glance
- Tasks: Support histology services by performing dissection, embedding, and special stains in a busy lab.
- Company: Join a leading healthcare provider focused on innovation and quality in Cellular Pathology.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, professional development opportunities, and a chance to work with cutting-edge technology.
- Other info: Collaborate across sites and grow into senior practice paths in a dynamic team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare while advancing your career in a modernising lab environment.
- Qualifications: BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent, with HCPC registration and lab experience.
The predicted salary is between 37080 - 45320 £ per year.
In this role you contribute to Cellular Pathology by supporting histology services across sites. You will work within a busy lab to perform dissection, embedding, microtomy, special stains and IHC, while upholding quality systems. You will help implement best practices and develop through a modernising lab environment that includes Digital Pathology and IT upgrades. The role offers cross-site collaboration and opportunities to grow into laboratory and senior practice paths.
Responsibilities
- Dissection/loading, embedding, microtomy, special stains and immunohistochemistry (IHC) workflows
- Operate within standard operating procedures and support process improvements
- Maintain quality management systems and manage records, assets, and analysers
- Contribute to corrective and preventive actions and incident resolution
- Support with IT system upgrades and the rollout of Digital Pathology
- Collaborate across sites within the Histology Department and wider Cellular Pathology services
Key requirements
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent ratified by IBMS
- HCPC registration
- Post-registration specialist competency portfolio or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) and HCPC guidelines proficiency
- Experience in a clinical laboratory and familiarity with histology-related techniques
- Knowledge of biomedical science theory across Haematology, Transfusion, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Cellular Pathology
- Quality control and assurance practices; laboratory health and safety
- Numeracy and scientific calculation ability
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Manual dexterity
- Histology techniques
- Embedding and microtomy
- Special stains
Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
