Biomedical Scientist | Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 22 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £32,720 - £39,769 per annum including HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 May 2024 |
| Location: | London, HA7 4LP |
| Company: | Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6218798/392-RNOH-823 |
Summary
The person appointed would be a State Registered BMS with an appropriate qualification (BSc in Biomedical Science or relevant science degree) in Cellular pathology and experience in Histopathology. Opportunities exist for further study leading to professional qualifications.
To undertake the preparation of histological sectioning of surgical material including bone and other hard tissues.
To undertake a range of tasks within laboratory with the aim of preparing material to assist the pathologists with diagnosis.
To perform a range of tasks that ensures the department works efficiently, safely and conforms to legal and accreditation standards.
The department processes approximately 8000 surgical requests per annum, resulting in over 30,000 tests that include immunocytochemistry, molecular and special stains. The majority of specimens consist of bone and soft tissue tumours. There is also a relatively small amount of general orthopaedic pathology. The laboratory provides both the RNOHT and UCLHT with a diagnostic service and also provides the histopathology for the London Bone and Soft Tissue Tumour Unit.
• Participate in sample receipt and handling of specimens, following sample handling guidelines.
• Accurately input patient demographics onto the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• To be able to accurately describe, select and prepare small tissue samples for microscopy and histological diagnosis.
• To assist the pathologist or senior BMS in the dissection of gross specimens.
• To cut pre-sliced section slabs of bone into blocks prior to decalcifying and sectioning.
• To process tissue specimens in the laboratory through the use of processing machines, embedding, microtomy, cryotomy and staining.
• To digitally x-ray a variety of specimens to accurately identify the ‘end-point’ of decalcification and report unusual cases to senior staff.
• To undertake the sectioning of bone and other dense materials.
• To ensure the work produced within the department is of a consistently high standard and record its execution on the computer system.
• To perform and monitor immunohistochemical techniques using automated laboratory technology.
• Perform Fluorescence in Situ Hybridisation (FISH) and PCR.
• To file and retrieval of histological material.
• Ensure reagents are prepared, stored and used according to laboratory procedures.
• To assist with the ongoing maintenance of relevant equipment.
• To monitor stock levels of chemicals and consumables and provide senior BMS staff information for ordering.
• To participate in laboratory meetings.
• To have a working awareness of UKAS
• To work on own initiative but bringing issues to senior managers when appropriate.
• To attend mandatory training.
• To adhere to Trust policies and procedures relevant to your position.
This advert closes on Monday 6 May 2024
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.