Biomedical Scientist Cellular Pathology | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 23 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £37,338 - £44,962 pa or [Band 5 £29970-£36483 considered] |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2025 |
| Location: | Farnworth, BL4 0JR |
| Company: | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7222926/241-284DS-25 |
Summary
Full time 37.5 hours per week
We have a permanent contract available for a candidate with relevant experience in Histopathology to work within our Cellular Pathology department at Royal Bolton Hospital.
The department has UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189 and is the 7th best Histopathology Dept in the country for Turn Around times.
We will consider applications for a Band 5 BMS development role for a suitably qualified candidate with suitable experience within the NHS.
The post holder will support the department to maintain the provision of a high quality, reliable diagnostic Cellular pathology Services within the trust.
Those shortlisted for interview will be required to attend in person due to the requirement to undertake a practical microtomy test.
This role will involve the routine processing of tissue samples and non-gynae specimens. The successful candidates will be expected to adhere to and maintain protocols within the department, in line with ISO 15189 standards. You will work as part of a team of highly dedicated scientific staff to ensure the accuracy and quality of a range of tests throughout the department. You will be responsible for performing internal and external quality assurance and investigating test failures. You will perform specialist automated and manual tests and will be involved in auditing processes, reagent control, and maintenance of equipment. You will be required to participate in the departmental rota.
If appointed as a Band 6, you will have daily responsibilities for managing a sub section of the laboratory.
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. The CQC has rated us as Good with Outstanding leadership. We have good clinical performance and sound operations that are rooted in patient safety and a highly engaged workforce whose dedication to patient care creates a warm and welcoming working environment.
This role will involve the routine processing of tissue samples and non-gynae specimens. It will involve undertaking Small biopsy transfer (Band 5) and undertaking some Category B & C BMS lead dissection (Band 6). You will also be involved with assisting with Consultant/BMS led dissection via the accurate transcription of sample descriptions and recording of procedures in the LIMS system. You will be involved in processing of patient samples using Epredia REVOS processors. You will be required to embed and section a range of Histopathology and PM tissues. You will undertake specialist techniques such as the manual performance of Special Stains and automated IHC using Roche Bench Mark Ultras. You will participate in IQC and EQA processes to ensure the quality and reliability of tests. You will utilise the departmental LIMS to maintain accurate and reliable patient records. You will need to acknowledge and manage documents through the use of the QPulse.
This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Jun 2025
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