Biomedical Scientist

at  Synnovis

Band 6
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists who are interested in working in the specialist field of neuropathology.
This busy department provides a diagnostic service for the regional neuroscience centre on neurosurgical, neurological and psychiatric specimens; is a referral centre, is involved in research investigations and has UKAS ISO15189 accreditation. It also provides a clinical diagnostic service for the London Neurodegenerative Diseases Brain Bank at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience. Because of this work a wide range of CNS and PNS specimens are handled including muscle, nerve, skin and pituitary biopsies.
You will be expected to have experience of, and be skilled in, a wide range of histological techniques. Previous experience in neuro-histology, although not essential, would be a distinct advantage.
Further education and professional development, which supports this service is actively encouraged.
The post-holder will carry out a range of specialized diagnostic histological tests under the guidance of senior biomedical scientists, and will provide scientific and technical support within the Department.

Perform a range of examination procedures and laboratory analysis on tissue specimens for the diagnosis of disease.
Preserve and process organ and tissue samples using a variety of specialised techniques including freezing, aerosol fixation, paraffin wax and resin processing.
Cut very thin sections of processed samples using a variety of microtomes and perform H&E and special stains as well as immuno-staining with associated quality processes.
Participating in and promoting an effective Quality Management System in collaboration with the Quality Manager.
Liaising with pathologists, clinicians and laboratory staff in other areas of the department and wider Trust to ensure a professional and efficient service.
37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday
Your development and learning
You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The Synnovis Way Development programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and the Synnovis Academy through which you can receive funding / support for advanced qualifications.
Through our Innovation Accelerator Fund, you can apply for finance to get that new innovative scientific project off the ground, and participate with the wider scientific community through symposiums, conferences and other peer group meetings.
At Synnovis, we are currently shaping the future of pathology services by creating a world-leading Hub and Spoke pathology network with our NHS partners. A large part of this modernisation will involve moving 70% of our services to a purpose built, state of the art Hub laboratory in the heart of London. For now, the job you are applying for will be based at one of our hospital sites however, from 1 April 2024 our people and services will start to move to our Hub laboratory in Blackfriars, Southwark, SE1, with some work remaining in refurbished essential services laboratories across our hospital network, focusing on the rapid turnover of urgent tests. Please do ask your recruiting manager if you wish to find out more.
The department of Clinical Neuropathology provides high-quality UKAS accredited diagnostic services and conducts research into disease of the nervous system. A wide range of CNS and PNS specimens are handled. Services include diagnosis of tumours as well as other pathologies on Pituitary biopsies, Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), Muscle and Nerve biopsy, Intra-Epidermal Nerve Fibre Density analysis (IENFD), Epilepsy surgery and supporting comprehensive Neuro Molecular Genetic testing. The department provides autopsy examinations and forensic neuropathology, particularly for head injury and co-ordinates research projects and teaching courses in traumatic neuropathology. The department also provides clinical diagnosis for the Centre for Nervous Tissue Bio-Resource (Brain Bank) for neurodegenerative disease.
Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland, and the NHS, including sites, Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver and transform pathology services across South East London. This post is based in The Department of Clinical Neuropathology on the King’s College Hospital Denmark Hill campus.
The partnership provides services to 1.7 million people living in South East London, as well as to hundreds of thousands of patients from outside the region who use local healthcare services.
The partnership provides diagnostics, testing and digital pathology for hospital trusts, GP services and other healthcare providers.