Band 5 - Biomedical Scientist, Cellular Pathology

The Cellular Pathology Department at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals is seeking a full-time HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist to join our team. This role involves working across the Histopathology, Cytopathology, and Andrology sections of the laboratory. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to contribute to our busy yet supportive department, participating in all activities necessary to deliver an efficient and high-quality service., The Cellular Pathology department at Hemel Hempstead processes around 46,000 histology and 3,700 cytology samples a year, as well as running a busy Andrology service to the local population. The post holder will be expected to rotate through all sections of the histopathology department to include routine histology, specimen dissection and immunohistochemistry, as well as diagnostic cytopathology and Andrology. The post involves direct contact with Andrology patients therefore an ability to communicate effectively and compassionately is essential. The post also involves attendance at patient procedures, such as, Endoscopic Bronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) or Head & neck clinics both of which can be emotionally demanding. The post will require travel between sites during the working day.Working for our organisation With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/ We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion., The post holder will be expected to rotate through all sections of the histopathology and cytology sections of the laboratory and participate in quality management activities as directed by Senior Biomedical Scientists and laboratory management. Key areas of work include:

• Category A specimen dissection
• Embedding and microtomy
• Automated and manual staining
• IQC
• Immunohistochemistry
• Diagnostic cytology preparation and staining.
• Audit.
Additionally, the post holder will participate in andrology for fertility and post-vasectomy semen analysis.