Specialist Biomedical Scientist

The successful candidates will assist Medical Pathologists in the dissection of large resection organs and the processing of small tissue biopsies. The other main elements of the role are the processing, dissection, embedding and microtomy of specialised and routine tissue samples, immunocytochemistry, immunofluorescence, digital pathology and quality control within the department.

Applications are invited from highly motivated and enthusiastic HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with a Specialist Portfolio in cellular pathology or earlier equivalent

Applications from HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with a minimum of one years post registration experience in cellular pathology will be considered for employment at annex 21 of band 6. They would be expected to be currently studying for the specialist portfolio in cellular pathology and upon completion will be promoted to Band 6.

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.