Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Torquay, England, United Kingdom · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
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- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 4 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Biomedical Science qualification
- Eligibility
- Qualified Biomedical Scientists and Specialist Biomedical Scientists. Applications from those currently pursuing their specialist portfolio are also welcome.
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- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly Cellular Pathology department at Torbay Hospital, located on the beautiful South Devon Coast. We are seeking a qualified and experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist. Applications from Biomedical Scientists currently undertaking or part-way through their specialist portfolio will also be considered; they will commence on an Annex U basis until successful completion of their portfolio.
The department processes approximately 21,000 diagnostic requests annually, performing a variety of histological procedures. This role is crucial for patient management by providing diagnoses from tissue samples. The department utilizes the Beaker LIMS system and the Roche Vantage Tracking system.
The successful candidate will be dedicated, dynamic, a team player, and possess strong organizational skills. The primary focus will be providing technical expertise within the department.
The department operates core hours from 08:30 to 17:00, Monday to Friday. Torbay Hospital is situated in the English Riviera, an area of outstanding natural beauty, close to prime beaches and Dartmoor National Park.
Responsibilities
- Undertake a full range of duties within the Histology Department, including specimen dissection/loading, embedding, microtomy, special stains, and immunohistochemistry (IHC).
- Adhere to standard operating procedures and contribute to the implementation of improved or best practices.
- Ensure all work complies with the laboratory's quality management system.
- Manage laboratory procedural and other records effectively.
- Maintain laboratory assets and analysers.
- Support the resolution of corrective and preventative actions.
Workload and Departmental Information
The Cellular Pathology Department handles a total annual workload of 21,000 surgical requests. Additionally, it performs 100 frozen sections, 75 skin immunofluorescence tests, and 11,000 immunocytochemistry tests. Diagnostic Cytology receives approximately 1,000 requests per year.
Perks and Benefits
We are committed to supporting our staff in achieving a healthy work-life balance through flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies.
- New NHS employees start with 27 days of paid annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days plus bank holidays with service.
- Access to comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling and onsite wellbeing activities.
- Extensive staff discounts on shopping, fitness, and leisure.
- Options to spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases.
- Access to national discount services like the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options.
- Car lease schemes.
- Membership in the NHS Pension scheme, a highly regarded and comprehensive UK pension plan.
- Cycle to work scheme.
These are just some of the benefits available. We encourage interested candidates to apply.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, please contact:
- Charlotte Barrett, Laboratory Manager: charlotte.barrett21@nhs.net, 01803655215
- Matthew Beasant, Pathology Operations Manager: matthew.beasant@nhs.net, 01803655214