At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a busy lab, applying histology techniques and supporting digital pathology initiatives.
- Company: NHS foundation trust with a focus on quality and improvement.
- Benefits: Hands-on experience, professional development, and a path to HCPC registration.
- Other info: Opportunity for continuous professional development and career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare while advancing your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or IBMS qualification, with lab experience and teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 37080 - 45320 £ per year.
In this role you join the Cellular Pathology Department to support a wide range of histology services across sites within an NHS foundation trust. You will work within a busy lab, applying histology techniques and supporting the introduction of digital pathology and new IT systems. You will be on a development path towards HCPC registration and IBMS portfolio, contributing to quality and improvement initiatives. This is a hands-on, cross-functional opportunity with rotation through the Andrology service and emphasis on learning through SOPs and best practice.
Responsibilities
- Dissection/loading, embedding and microtomy tasks
- Performing special stains and immunohistochemistry (IHC)
- Rotational work in the Andrology service
- Adhering to standard operating procedures and contributing to quality improvement
- Maintaining laboratory records and assets/analysers, and supporting corrective/preventative actions
- Supporting with IT system upgrades and digital pathology initiatives
- Working to the laboratory quality management system
- Providing input for continuous professional development and portfolio progression
Key requirements
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or IBMS ratified qualification
- State registration with Health Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
- Experience of working in clinical laboratories and with laboratory techniques and automation
- Numeracy and ability to perform calculations
- Team player
- Good IT input and MS Office skills
- Histology techniques (dissection, embedding, microtomy)
- Special stains and immunohistochemistry (IHC)
- Laboratory automation and handling of analysers
Band 5 Biomedical Scientist in Birmingham 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.
