Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology Genomics Centre

at  Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester CPGC service is for patients with a suspected solid tumour cancer, requiring specialised intervention and management. Patient samples for genomic testing will either be derived from the existing MFT internal workload or be referred by regional pathology laboratories in other trusts.
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Advanced Biomedical Scientist, you will be experienced and operating as a Biomedical Scientist in Histopathology, in line with ISO 15189 standards, providing scientific services to customers and patients to aid pathological diagnosis.
As the Advanced Biomedical Scientist, you will work with the Lead Biomedical Scientist and the Cellular Pathology Directorate Manager, to ensure that the planning and day to day running of the department , ensuring that leadership is available, day to day and on a long-term basis.
The post-holder will also support the Lead Biomedical Scientist to provide leadership and support to the Biomedical Scientists and Support teams and will have the experience and knowledge to provide highly complex and specialist advice to Histopathology teams, you will utilise this knowledge to continually review the effectiveness and efficiency of the department and implement innovative developmental improvements and redesign as appropriate.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Cellular Pathology Genomics Centre team at the Trust and to help shape future strategy and services for our local population.
This post is for an Advanced Biomedical Scientist in the Cellular Pathology Genomics Centre. Suitable candidates will be enthusiastic, aspirational and highly motivated HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with extensive post registration Histopathology experience.
Candidates must be in possession of an IBMS specialist portfolio in Cellular Pathology and obtain MSc level or equivalent. A working knowledge of quality management systems and ISO15189 standard is essential.
The department will prepare tissue for the North West Genomics Laboratory Hub to deliver combined DNA-/RNA- NGS panel analysis according to the NGTD.
You will perform immunohistochemistry and undertake neoplastic cell content assessment on tumour tissues prior to Genomics testing, and participate in the Tissue-i EQA scheme
Ensure the highest scientific standards are maintained and to contribute to the improvement of technical and scientific standards within the department.
Demonstrate extensive use of personal judgement based on advanced experience and knowledge to ensure correct decisions are made by Biomedical Scientists and support staff on all aspects of specimen processing, microscopy and test interpretation that may directly affect patient care and management.
In conjunction with the Lead Biomedical Scientist, support the management of daily functions of the department in accordance with MFT policies and procedures.
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘ Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
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MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk .
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