10-month Biomedical Associate - Cellular Pathology

Job overview

Join Our Dynamic Cellular Pathology Team at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust!

Are you a motivated and enthusiastic State Registered Biomedical Scientist ready to take your career to the next level? We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Biomedical Associate on a 10-month fixed-term contract to join our busy yet friendly Cellular Pathology team.

At Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, you’ll be part of a vibrant department that processes an impressive 44,000 surgical and diagnostic requests annually across two bustling sites  Luton & Dunstable Hospital and Bedford Hospital.

Your primary base will be the Cellular Pathology Laboratory at Bedford Hospital, with occasional shifts at Luton & Dunstable, providing you with variety and broader experience. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards, holding full UKAS accreditation, and being fully compliant with HTA and MHRA regulations.

This role demands a solid general histology background, with hands-on knowledge of special techniques such as immunohistochemistry  giving you the opportunity to develop and showcase your specialized skills.

If you’re eager to join a supportive team where your expertise truly matters and your contributions make a real impact on patient care, we’d love to hear from you!

For more information, please contact: Charlotte Emmony, Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager 📞 01234 355122 Ext:4656

[email protected]

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist in the day-to-day operations and technical aspects of the service.

The post holder will support the Specialist BMS and Senior BMS in delivering a high-quality, efficient, and effective service through the Quality Management System (QMS). They will assist in implementing changes as directed by laboratory seniors or the manager, when delegated or appropriate to service needs.

The post holder is expected to implement policies and procedures to ensure that the service complies with current UKAS standards, national and European legislation, and discipline-specific regulatory bodies.

The post holder will assist in the training and development of scientific and support staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Details of specific service/department responsibilities, accountabilities and objectives are listed in the Role Descriptor document incorporated with this Biomedical Scientist (BMS) job description.

The post holder will assist in the day to day operations and technical aspects of the service.

The post holder will assist the senior laboratory BMS in the delivery of a high quality, efficient and effective service, through the Quality Management System [QMS].  They will assist in the implementation of change as directed by the laboratory seniors/manager, when delegated or appropriate to service needs.

The post holder is expected to implement policies and procedures ensuring that the service complies with current UKAS standards, national and European legislation and discipline specific regulatory bodies.

The post holder will assist in the training and development of scientific and support staff.

To perform as a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist [BMS] assisting in the delivery of the department services.