Biomedical Scientist - Histopathology (Band 5)

at  Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

LOCATION: Histopathology Department, Bradford Royal Infirmary.
Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP is an innovative joint-venture pathology service between Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust. This partnership delivers a high quality pathology service through collaboration between three Trusts for the benefit of patient and service users.
The Department of Histopathology is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, well- motivated HCPC Registered Band 5 BMS who has recent experience of a functional Histopathology laboratory. This post will be for a fixed term of 12 months.
The Department of Histology is ISO15189:2012 accredited and is also a recognised HCPC / IBMS training laboratory. The successful candidate should be willing to participate in all areas of the laboratory where possible and be able to identify and be involved in service improvement. They will be expected to work flexibly so that staff cover is maintained during the core working hours of the department.
The post will be based at Bradford Royal Infirmary. The candidate will liaise with the senior BMS to ensure specimens are triaged appropriately and perform simple transfer in line with their scope of practice. Additionally, they will perform the collection and preparation of Renal Biopsies as well as assisting with pathologist cut ups.
To work in the various areas of the Histopathology Department under the direction of the Section Leader providing an efficient, safe and high quality technical service. This will include the provision of technical advice to clinical staff.
To work as part of the Pathology team providing mutual support at all times ensuring that work is completed and that equipment is maintained appropriately. This may involve liaising with service engineers to resolve complex issues.
To liaise with other health care professionals and agencies to provide advice.
To undertake and comply with all departmental standard operating procedures and quality standards with regard to work selection and methods.
For full details of the job role please see attached Job Description.
Integrated Pathology Solutions is the joint venture formed in 2017 between Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Pathology departments. Both hospitals are high-performing Trusts providing acute and specialist outreach services for local people.
The Department of Histology is ISO15189:2012 accredited and is a recognised IBMS training laboratory.
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification

Please refer the Job description for details