Band 5 Biomedical Scientist - Histology

Job overview

We have a vacant band 5 BMS position in the Histology department at Queen's Hospital - Romford.  The department receives  41,000 patient episodes(requests) per annum amounting to 75,000 plus specimens from a full range of care group specialties. For this post you must be  HCPC registered and currently working in a routine histology laboratory with experience of work in this field as a necessity. You should be friendly, professional, and pro-active, self-motivating, innovative and be able to demonstrate excellent communication (verbal and written), organisation and manual dexterity skills. You need to demonstrate a patient focused approach to work and detail how you are committed to continual improvement of self, the service, and your team. You can expect to work 37.5 (WTE) hours including weekends.

This is not a training post. Please note interviews will be in person only.

This post is based at Queens Hospital, but all staff must be prepared to work at King George Hospital if required.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be performing complex analytical investigations on patient samples to provide a quality and timely diagnostic service essential for patient care under the direction of the Section Lead Biomedical Scientists. Duties will also include supervision of trainees / Associate Practitioners and MLAs and involvement in training, audit, health and safety and or I.T.

The purpose of the role is to support the diagnostic service provided by the department to the trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role.  Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.