Band 5 / 6 Biomedical Scientist - Cytology | Barking Havering and Redbridge Univ Hospitals NHS Trust

The post holder will perform the scientific investigations required in the department of diagnostic cytology under the direction of the senior Biomedical Scientists. Delegated duties may include supervision of new members of staff, an involvement in training, quality and or health and safety.
The purpose of the role is to support the diagnostic service provided by the department to the trust and to provide scientific support to the Cellular Pathology Consultants in providing a diagnostic cytology service.

We have a 12-month fixed term BMS post (band 5 / 6 dependent upon qualifications / previous experience) within the Diagnostic Cytology (non-gynae) department based at Queen's Hospital, Romford. The department operates Monday to Saturday.

You must be HCPC registered with banding dependent upon previous experience and qualifications. You must have a recent working knowledge of non-gynae cytology preparation and ideally screening competency across a wide range of samples. You should be friendly, professional and pro-active, self-motivating, innovative and be able to demonstrate excellent communication (verbal and written), organisation and manual dexterity skills. You need to demonstrate a patient focused approach to work and detail how you are committed to continual improvement of self and the service. This is not a post for a newly qualified graduate with an IBMS degree, but no routine laboratory experience or for candidates working in multi-disciplinary laboratories.

The successful candidate will work across the full range of services provided by a diagnostic Cytopathology service High quality work is essential. This post is based at Queens Hospital, but all staff must be prepared to work at King George Hospital if required., Disability Confident
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