Job summary
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Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology (Band 6 - 37.5hrs/week) - Permanent contract
Band 5 will be considered with experience or if you are near to completion of their specialist portfolio. An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified Specialist Biomedical Scientists to join our friendly but busy Cellular Pathology team at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. The Department handles in excess of 22,000 surgical histology requests and 1600 non-gynaecological specimens per year.
Main duties of the job
Suitable candidates will be required to have extensive Cellular Pathology knowledge, experience and successfully completed their IBMS registration and specialist portfolio or equivalent qualification. Consideration will be given for those candidates nearing the end of their specialist portfolio, however evidence will be required. You will need to be able to demonstrate that you are self-motivated, organised and participating in CPD activities. You will be working alongside Medical Laboratory Assistants', Assistant Practitioners, Biomedical Scientists, Junior Medical staff and Consultant Pathologists and will be expected to rotate through all sections of the laboratory and take part in our early/late rota's following relevant training.
The department has implemented digital pathology and Vantage workflow management systems. The successful candidate will be required to engage fully with this process and support further development of the service.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- Participation in CPD
Desirable
- Evidence of further study in Biomedical subjects or other relevant qualifications
- Chartered Scientist
- Specialist portfolio / IBMS Log Book in relevant discipline
Knowledge
Essential
- Computer literate
- Able to review and develop own knowledge and skills in order to improve own performance
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in the relevant discipline
Desirable
- Experience of using a laboratory computer system
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and patients
- Able to build and maintain working relationships with others
- Ability to plan and organise work effectively to achieve agreed objectives
- Good verbal and written skills
- Customer Service Skills
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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