Biomedical Associate
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustSearch for more jobs in Luton
Job overview
The Cellular Pathology team at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust has a vacancy for a Band 4 Biomedical Associate on a 12 month fixed term contract . We are looking for well-motivated, experienced and enthusiastic State Registered BMS to join our busy, but friendly team.
The department handles 44,000 surgical and diagnostic requests annually across two sites (Luton & Dunstable Hospital & Bedford Hospital). As the Bedfordshire Hospital Trusts forms a large general hospital we see a wide variety of tissue and diagnostic cytology specimens, including post mortem work.
The main Cellular Pathology Laboratory will be based at Bedford Hospital site with an expectation that staff cover some shifts at Luton & Dunstable site.
Pathology has full UKAS accreditation, HTA & MHRA compliance.
You should have a good general histology background, which should include a working knowledge of special techniques including immunohistochemistry.
Contact: Charlotte Emmony (Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager) on 01234 355122 Ext: 4656, or email to [email protected] for more information.
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 assist the Specialist BMS & Senior 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.
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.