Biomedical Scientist, Band 5- Histology

We are looking for an HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist to join our team.

You will be working with us to provide a service to cancer patients to ensure that they receive their results in a timely manner.

May include Saturday working.

To be eligible you must have HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist or be in the process of completing your IBMS Registration Portfolio. Ideally, you will have experience working in a busy Histology Department.

In this role you will:

• Work in all areas of the Histology Laboratory and be involved in the provision of the technical service.
• Participate in the provision of Biomedical Scientist cut‑up as well as routine areas such as tissue sectioning and staining.
• Rotate through the specialist areas of the laboratory such as Immunocytochemistry and Molecular Pathology.
• Help ensure that the Department meets cancer targets and work effectively as part of a team.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has a staff of around 9,000 and is dedicated to providing the best care for everyone.

The Histology Department is based within the Pathology Department at Cheltenham General Hospital and is one of the biggest within the South West.

We have a team of medical staff, scientists and support staff working in a busy environment and are focused on providing a high quality efficient service.

• Work in all sections of the department on a rotational basis.
• Participate in the reception, preparation and documentation of specimens for Histology in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols.
• Participate in specimen processing and the production of histology sections for microscopic examination, which includes cut‑up, embedding, microtomy, staining and microscopy.
• Participate in simple Biomedical Scientist cut‑up.
• Rotate through all sections of the department including the Special Techniques area, which covers Immunocytochemistry and Molecular Pathology.
• Input test requests, including tests, patient demographics, requesting clinician and location for report onto the laboratory computer system in a timely fashion to maintain efficient workflow and laboratory turnaround times, taking into account the urgency of the request.
• Participate in the training and teaching of trainee Biomedical Scientists, MLAs and other healthcare professionals.