Biomedical Scientist Specialising in Histopathology

Job overview

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a talented Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our diverse, highly motivated & friendly team. Our team is dedicated to delivering the highest quality service to patients across the region & we are looking for someone who shares this commitment to excellence. The ideal candidate must be HCPC registered & have either completed or be working towards the IBMS specialist portfolio, or possess equivalent experience. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Biomedical Scientist ready to take the next step in their career. Our department is a busy and dynamic environment, processing approximately 33,000 histology & 1,800 diagnostic cytology samples each year. The Conquest Hospital is our main site, where we conduct a wide range of procedures including specimen dissection, centralized tissue processing, microtomy, staining, immunohistochemistry & diagnostic cytology preparation. Additionally, we have a satellite site at Eastbourne DGH where specimen dissection is also performed. Our facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art technology through a Managed Service Contract, featuring cutting-edge equipment such as Epredia Revos Tissue Processors, Menarini E-Gross Pro X grossing stations, ThermoScientific HM525NX Cryostats, Sakura Prisma staining machine with a film coverslipper, Ventana Benchmark Ultra, Ventana Benchmark Ultra Plus, Ventana Benchmark Special Stains and Hammamatsu Nanozoomer digital scanners.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, you’ll be experienced and operating as a Biomedical Scientist within Histopathology, in line with ISO 15189 standards and you’ll have rotated across the department, providing scientific services to patients and customers to aid pathological diagnosis. You’ll deputise for senior team members, assist in workflow management, support with the management of documentation, and general overall performance. You'll also play a vital role in the training and development of junior scientific staff.

We support and encourage our Specialist Biomedical Scientists to undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities, which could be internal talks and seminars, as well as attending approved courses. We have a dedicated Training officer within our department. The department has full HCPC training status for pre and post registration IBMS portfolios, and full ISO 15189 accreditation.

In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.

If you are a motivated, dynamic individual who embraces change and seeks to contribute to a forward-thinking department, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Join us in making a meaningful impact on patient care in our region.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

In line with the NHS England vision of a consolidated and collaborative pathology network, our department is proud to be part of the Sussex Pathology Network. We went live with Digital Pathology in November 2023 and are currently completing the clinical validation of digital imaging, positioning us at the forefront of innovation in pathology services.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.