Senior Biomedical Scientist
| Posting date: | 30 October 2024 |
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| Salary: | £38,000.00 to £41,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | + gym & healthcare |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 November 2024 |
| Location: | Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4UL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Nuffield Health |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR0079018_1730287610 |
Summary
Senior Biomedical Scientist Histology - Tunbridge Wells Hospital | Permanent Contract | Full Time - 37.5 hours per week | Salary up to £41,000.00 per annum (depending on experience)
To look after the nation's heath, we must provide the highest standards of care. So, we need to work with the best talent around. That's why we're looking for someone who understands how important it is to maintain great relationships while providing the high levels of service in a modern pathology laboratory.
As a Senior Biomedical Scientist at our Tunbridge Wells Hospital, you'll bring the relevant qualifications and laboratory experience in Histology and multidisciplinary biomedical science. You have a good working knowledge of different analytical equipment in a range of techniques. You're also a natural communicator and team player, and you share our idea of quality.
As a Senior Biomedical Scientist Histology, you will: Have in depth knowledge of Histology to support the training and development of other staff members.
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Carry out and oversee routine histology practices including dissection, microtomy, embedding, manual coverslipping, troubleshooting, validation of reagents and participation in NEQAS.
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Keep records of specimens, results, reagents, and consumables.
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Support the organisation in validating and assessing new histology equipment.
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You will have the opportunity to undertake a management qualification/higher specialist in cell path if desired.
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Assist in the maintenance and improve quality management systems required for UKAS accreditation.
As a Senior Biomedical Scientist you will have:
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To be HCPC registered.
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Relevant laboratory experience in histology with multi-disciplinary biomedical science.
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Extensive histology experience, with knowledge to accompany this at specialist diploma level.
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Good working knowledge of different histological techniques, ideally with dissection experience.
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Good working knowledge of different analytical equipment in a range of multi-disciplinary techniques.
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Good understanding of laboratory processes and day to day running of a laboratory.
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The ability to understand how vital it is to maintain good customer relationships and provide high levels of service in a modern pathology laboratory.
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Highly motivated and enthusiastic individual able to multi-task and meet deadlines.
Helping you feel good - The Benefits
We want our people to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. And with access to our private healthcare, free gym membership, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) which increase to 38 with length of service - inc BH, 20% discount at our nurseries, cycle to work scheme, a range of lifestyle and wellbeing benefits, and more. You can truly enjoy a whole range of benefits tailored to your lifestyle.
We want you to be the best you can be. We promise that we will support you with training opportunities, career development options. We believe in our people and to help you develop your skills and progress your career in Nuffield Health.
Be your best and join us in building a healthier nation. It starts with you.
Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital.
The Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital are recognised for their friendly atmosphere, clinical expertise, and high standards of care.
Our purpose-built hospital has been established since 1968. With 40 en-suite bedrooms, a busy outpatients and pre-assessment departments. We also provide a diagnostic imaging service (MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Mammography and X-ray), pathology, paediatric unit, surgical recovery ward, cancer care unit, 3 state of the art operating theatres and physiotherapy services.
Our staff are welcoming, friendly and supportive, and are led by a caring and effective management team. The hospital is conveniently located to the city centre and central railway station making it easy for commuters.
Find out more about our hospital using the link below.
www.nuffieldhealth.com/hospitals/tunbridge-wells
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