Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology (York)

We are looking for an enthusiastic Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join us in the Histopathology laboratory based at York Hospital. We provide a UKAS accredited diagnostic pathology service for the Scarborough, Hull and York Pathology Service and process over 33,500 cases per annum. The post is for 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The successful candidate will be HCPC registered and hold the IBMS specialist portfolio in Cellular Pathology. As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, you will be experienced and operating as a Biomedical Scientist within Histopathology, in line with ISO 15189 standards.

We invite you to have a tour of the lab on day of your interview if you are successfully shortlisted.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to undertake routine and specialist histopathology including immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, special stains, molecular diagnostics, laboratory QC and some dissection work. In the next twelve months we will have implemented a new LIMS and digital pathology.

You will possess the knowledge and skill levels enabling you to work both independently; supervising other lab staff as appropriate; and under the supervision of senior biomedical scientists. You will also play a role in the training and development of scientific staff.

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.