Biomedical Scientist Band 5

Job summary

We are looking for a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist preferably with a history of working in a Histopathology laboratory to enhance our team within the Cellular Pathology department at Kingston Hospital NHS foundation trust.

Some previous experience of working in a busy routine NHS Histopathology Laboratory is desirable and membership of the IBMS is an advantage. As a Biomedical Scientist you will be expected to be involved with all aspects of the routine histology service, a broad range of immunocytochemistry tests and special stains. Experience in processing non Gynae cytology samples would be desirable. You will also be involved with essential quality checks of the slides being issued to the histopathology consultants. The successful applicant will be expected to have successfully completed the IBMS Registration Portfolio but consideration will be made to those who are currently undertaking the portfolio.

Experience of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and confidence with IT programs is essential.

Main duties of the job

Ensure safe working laboratory practices in the department in compliance with the Trust and department policies and procedures., including safe checks of samples received, accurate entry of information to the laboratory information and management system (LIMS).

Adhere to good quality procedures and practices to ensure continuing provision of a high quality service.

Operate with the quality management and clinical governance processes currently in place in the department.

Participate and be competent in all sections of the laboratory to produce a timely and high quality service to users.

Participate in education and training for other members of staff.

Undertake other duties that may be required appropriate to training and responsibilities of the grade.

Assist in maintenance of supplies within the department.

Ensure audit trails for each specimen are completed.

Perform immunocytochemistry techniques as detailed in SOPs.

Using specialist knowledge, process urgent surgical frozen sections, including sectioning and staining for rapid diagnosis.

Prepare non-gynae specimens and quality control preparations prior to distributing to consultants.

Assist in the preparation and updating of departmental documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures.

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About us

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust cares for more than half a million patients a year, from across Kingston, Richmond, Elmbridge (Surrey), Merton, Wandsworth and Sutton. In 2018, we became the first acute hospital trust in London to be rated "Outstanding" for overall quality and leadership by the national Care Quality Commission regulator.

We have approximately 350 beds and directly employ around 2,900 staff. Our trust provides a full range of diagnostic services and treatment services. Our main site is the Kingston Hospital site but we also run a number of outpatient clinics in the community, including in Raynes Park, Surbiton, Queen Mary's Roehampton and Teddington.