The Cellular Pathology department at Calderdale Royal Hospital is seeking to recruit a Trainee Biomedical Scientist with an accredited degree or HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with an accredited degree to join our friendly team.

The department is UKAS accredited and IBMS approved for training. Cellular pathology covers histology, non-gynae cytology, andrology and the mortuaries. The successful candidate will be involved in health and safety, training and quality in all areas of the department.

We currently process approximately 28000 histology samples, around 13000 immunohistochemistry tests using the Ventana Benchmark Ultra, 2500 non-gynae samples, and 3000 andrology samples.

We are committed to quality and improvement. We are currently in the process of introducing digital pathology to the department., To act in a scientific role and to carry out all routine investigations within the department, following such training as may be necessary, ensuring the quality of the service.

To assist in the provision of the cellular pathology and mortuary service for the trusts hospitals and CCGs by providing knowledge and technical skills to process, analyse, understand and interpret results of diagnostic tests.

Rotate on a regular basis through the different sections of the department and take part in the extended working rota.

To ensure health and safety is maintained, train junior members of staff, and be involved with quality and service development through laboratory and clinical audit.

Continuous professional development will be essential for this post and further study will be encouraged.

Working for CHFT is all about delivering compassionate care to create an environment where patients and staff feel valued.

The Cellular Pathology Department at CHFT is a multi-skilled team which includes Biomedical Support workers, Secretarial staff , Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Histopathologists .

We work together as a team to provide a high quality service to ensure an accurate patient diagnosis is delivered in a timely manner.