Biomedical Scientists

This role is to join a friendly professional team in histology, assisting senior staff in the provision of an efficient, effective and comprehensive service in the cellular pathology department.

Participation in the junior rota covering all areas of laboratory processes, maintenance and monitoring

This post entails production of histological stained sections of surgical and post mortem tissues, which the consultant pathologist uses in diagnosis.

This is to be of the highest quality possible ensuring patients' needs are of paramount importance.

Requires completed IBMS registration portfolio and experience in a histology laboratory and be hold a current registration with the HCPC.

Further training is encourage, supported by CPD within the department

Main duties of the job

As per the job description, to work to a high quality standard as required by HCPC, demonstrating the histology preparation techniques required to have achieved the HCPC registration.

including:

taking part in laboratory rota as required - cut up, immunocytochemistry (ICC) OSNA, special stains, main lab, throw out and Digital Pathology.

Ensure all records are kept up to date and any non-conformities identified are recorded.

Take part in monitoring: temperature of ovens, refrigerators, freezers, wax baths and water baths as required, air-flow levels, balance checks, levels of Formaldehyde and Xylene, reporting any anomalies to senior members of staff.

Assist in the audit process as directed

Ensure there are adequate stocks of chemicals, reagents and consumables.

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.