Job overview
Northern Care Alliance, Cellular Pathology, is an ambitious, welcoming, patient & people-focussed organisation. As experts, we are proud to deliver high quality diagnostic & prognostic services; creating opportunities to support, develop and progress our teams, adding value to our local communities.
Applications are invited from motivated, dynamic biomedical scientists for this exciting and busy post. You will participate in the delivery of our ISO 15189 accredited Cellular Pathology service, contributing to the wide ranging laboratory service including microtomy, quality control, intra-operative diagnostic frozen sections, audit, immunocytochemistry, skin immunofluorescence, muscle enzyme histochemistry, Moh’s clinic, cytology adequacy assessment clinics, renal clinics, cytology preparation, biopsy preparation, processing and embedding and special stains.
We are looking to fill this post in Cellular Pathology with an individual who is experienced, enthusiastic, self-motivated, diligent and conscientious; a person who can reflect the trust values through their contribution to the work of the laboratory. You must be able to work on your own and enjoy working as part of a team.
Main duties of the job
- To contribute and deliver the scientific and technical work of the Cellular Pathology Service
- Maintain registration as a biomedical scientist through continuing to meet the standards of proficiency for safe and effective practice and continuing to meet the HCPC’s standards for continuing professional development.
- To work within Trust & departmental SOPs and Policies to ensure the delivery of a safe, patient focused & high quality service.
- To contribute to the maintenance of department quality management systems
- To develop and maintain personal competence for all aspects of personal activity within role
- To participate in out of hours service and weekend service as required
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £37,338 - £44,962 Per Annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (this is to cover a band 6 who is on secondmant to band 7). The application deadline is 11 Nov 2024.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (28 Oct 2024) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.