Biomedical Scientist

Job overview

A fantastic opportunity has opened within our Histology Team for a motivated and enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist looking to develop their skills and make a positive contribution in a supportive and fast-paced laboratory environment.

As a valued member of the Histology team, you’ll work across both hospital sites — Basildon and Southend.

This is a fixed-term vacancy for 1 year maternity cover working full-time.

Main duties of the job

As a HCPC registered Biomedical scientist you will work within the Histology Team in the hospital laboratory setting. The post holder will work alongside Associate practitioners and MLA staff members under the supervision of the Team Managers in covering all areas of the laboratory.

You would be performing a wide range of histology techniques and tasks such as embedding, microtomy, special stains, IHC, cryotomy, dissection, and working as part of a team to deliver high quality histology results in a fast turn-around time.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Be able to rotate through all areas of the laboratory required (dependent on qualifications, experience and training) performing all designated duties in accordance with local working practices whilst maintaining high Professional standards and conforming to Health and Safety regulations.
• Maintain the standards of conduct required by the HCPC to practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Provide specialist technical advice to clinicians as to the appropriateness of tests and timescales.
• Perform routine and specialist biomedical investigations and participate daily in the scientific and technical activities of the laboratory section, which may include specimen reception functions, under the supervision of Senior Biomedical Scientists.
• Participate in and assist with clinical trials, the development of new tests and research & validation of equipment ensuring at all times compliance with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management policies and practices.
• Propose changes to standard operating procedures as required in order to develop and streamline the service or to reflect other changes.
• Utilise the laboratory LIMS, Q-Pulse quality monitoring system and other application software according to authorised protocols including assisting in computer data entry in all areas of the laboratory.
• Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. Matters being communicated may include complex information and/or results.
• Attend and participate positively in laboratory and other meetings as directed by Laboratory managers
• As directed by senior laboratory staff, plan and prioritise work allocations, training plans, audits of both yourself and junior staff, responding appropriately to the needs of routine and urgent activities.
• Provide supervision, training and professional leadership to junior staff which includes monitoring their performance against laboratory standards and their training plans.
• Encourage active participation in continuous professional development and support the introduction of new technologies and / or systems by being a change advocate, and active mentor and a tutor to junior staff.
• Use consumables and equipment within your allocated section responsibility and be responsible for stock control audits and recording through approved channels as required.
• Report all incidents and adverse events to senior staff and enter the information in the CAPA module of Q-pulse in a timely manner as directed by senior staff.
• Demonstrate on going competency against training plans.
• Report all incidents and adverse events to senior staff.
• Demonstrate on going competency against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities.

Applicant requirements

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.