An opportunity has arisen for the position of Senior Biomedical Scientist - Quality lead within Cellular Pathology at West Suffolk Hospital. Previous experience within quality would be advantageous but not essential. The suitable applicant would be expected to act as Quality lead for Cellular Pathology however quality tasks however are shared within the team and support would be given. Acting as quality lead would be a portion of the role, the suitable candidate would however be given opportunity to use / develop technical skills, with senior BMS staff spending a portion of their time on bench tasks.
The department is progressive, with a strong support for BMS lead dissection. The successful candidate will be given opportunity to perform this task / develop within this area.
There are ongoing large projects within the department, which the successful candidate will be given opportunity for involvement and be expected to support with;
* 'Digital pathology' is utilised within the department, with the implementation project ongoing.
* 'Tracking System,' to support digital pathology. The specimen tracking system will also be utilised to implement and support LEAN working.
* 'LIMS upgrade' The department is in the process of upgrading their LIMS; which will offer improvements to Cellular pathology workflows.
The successful candidate would be expected to work directly with the Laboratory manager, acting as Quality lead. The successful candidate would also be expected to cover and lead technical tasks and would be a key member of the team. Experience of specimen dissection would be advantageous.
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The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
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Please refer to attached job description and personal specification .
This role would suit either a BMS with previous experience of Cellular pathology; this could be someone currently working at senior level or someone wanting to take the next step. Candidates with an awareness / interest in modernisation advancements within Cellular Pathology would be welcomed to apply.
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