Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Histopathology, Victoria Dr E

Job summary

We are looking for a passionate HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist with a IBMS Specialist portfolio to join our small, busy, friendly team. You will help maintain and develop the excellent work of the Cellular Pathology department of delivering a high quality, efficient service.

The department receives 1500 non-gynae cytology and 22000 histology specimens a year. We undertake all routine cellular pathology processes including BMS specimen dissection, embedding, microtomy, special stains, immunohistochemistry, non-gynae cytology, OSNA and Mohs.

Main duties of the job

The main laboratory is UKAS accredited to ISO 15189 standards. We are looking for someone who has a IBMS Specialist Portfolio/Diploma in Cellular Pathology to work across all section of the histology and non-gynae laboratories.

To discuss this role and/or book a visit to see the lab please contact Jenny Baillie at

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.

We are an acute Trust, rated"Good"by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics&Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.

Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
• State Registration as Biomedical Scientist with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Post-graduate, post-registration training in a specialist area, leading to a completed specialist portfolio.

Desirable

• Dissection portfolio

Knowledge

Essential

• Understands theoretical and practical laboratory procedures within the department.
• Ability to work within all areas of the department.
• Understands basic quality control / quality assurance procedures and EQA
• Understands how the QMS fits into the BMS role

Experience

Essential

• At least two years'experience as an HCPC registered biomedical scientist.
• Detailed working knowledge of laboratory information and management computer system.
• Has worked in a UKAS accredited lab
• Has QPulse experience

Desirable

• Has NG experience
• Working knowledge of standard IT packages

Skills

Essential

• Possess highly developed technical skills and be adept at all laboratory procedures.
• Ability to operate / troubleshoot complex laboratory equipment and interpret results
• Competent at training other staff

Desirable

• Has performed specimen dissection before
• Is OSNA trained

Person Specification
Qualification

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
• State Registration as Biomedical Scientist with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Post-graduate, post-registration training in a specialist area, leading to a completed specialist portfolio.

Desirable

• Dissection portfolio

Knowledge

Essential

• Understands theoretical and practical laboratory procedures within the department.
• Ability to work within all areas of the department.
• Understands basic quality control / quality assurance procedures and EQA
• Understands how the QMS fits into the BMS role

Experience

Essential

• At least two years'experience as an HCPC registered biomedical scientist.
• Detailed working knowledge of laboratory information and management computer system.
• Has worked in a UKAS accredited lab
• Has QPulse experience

Desirable

• Has NG experience
• Working knowledge of standard IT packages

Skills

Essential

• Possess highly developed technical skills and be adept at all laboratory procedures.
• Ability to operate / troubleshoot complex laboratory equipment and interpret results
• Competent at training other staff

Desirable

• Has performed specimen dissection before
• Is OSNA trained

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Odstock Road

Salisbury

SP2 8BJ

United Kingdom

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