Biomedical Scientist

The person appointed would be a State Registered BMS with an appropriate qualification (BSc in Biomedical Science or relevant science degree) in Cellular pathology and experience in Histopathology. Opportunities exist for further study leading to professional qualifications., To undertake the preparation of histological sectioning of surgical material including bone and other hard tissues.

To undertake a range of tasks within laboratory with the aim of preparing material to assist the pathologists with diagnosis.

To perform a range of tasks that ensures the department works efficiently, safely and conforms to legal and accreditation standards.

The department processes approximately 8000 surgical requests per annum, resulting in over 30,000 tests that include immunocytochemistry, molecular and special stains. The majority of specimens consist of bone and soft tissue tumours. There is also a relatively small amount of general orthopaedic pathology. The laboratory provides both the RNOHT and UCLHT with a diagnostic service and also provides the histopathology for the London Bone and Soft Tissue Tumour Unit.