Specialist Biomedical Scientist (XR06)
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
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Job summary
A fixed term position for 18 months is available and we are looking for a talented and dynamic individual to join the team within the Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (HMDS) in Leeds. This is an opportunity to become part of a highly successful department with extensive facilities and high levels of scientific expertise.
The post holder will work alongside laboratory based Biomedical Scientists, other Specialist Biomedical Scientists, Advanced Biomedical Scientists, Clinical Scientists and Consultant Haematologist/Haematopathologists to maintain and develop the service.
HMDS are currently implementing digital pathology within the histology section and also working with external partners on a project to develop AI tools for haematopathology.
Extensive previous experience in histology is required and experience of digital pathology is desirable.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this role is to manage the efficient delivery of this project developing AI tools for use in haematopathology, supervise junior staff associated with the project and support senior histology staff in the implementation of digital pathology.
The successful candidates will be required to deliver a broad range of complex and specialised scientific work, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in histological processes. They should have a strong attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, work independently and as a team, supervise and manage junior staff workloads, clear verbal and written communications skills for writing of protocols/ SOPs/verification reports and giving updates in meetings around the project and digital pathology implementation.
There will be a relatively high level of individual responsibility and freedom to act applied to a variety of situations with or without scientific/technical support.
We are seeking an experienced HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with the IBMS Specialist Portfoilo or MSc/suitable equivalent experience.
About us
HMDS provides a specialist service for the diagnosis of blood cancers and is part of the central laboratory for the Yorkshire and North East Genomic Laboratory Hub. The laboratory is the largest of its type in the United Kingdom with a high throughput of specimens including peripheral blood, bone marrow and tissue biopsies. The department also has a strong research programme and there will also be opportunity to be involved in projects related to research and clinical trials. This post provides the opportunity to join this successful team at the forefront of diagnostic services by contributing to the development of AI tools for diagnostic use and the implementation of digital pathology.
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Date posted
11 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9298-ONC-0318A
Job locations
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer's website
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