We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a talented Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our diverse, highly motivated & friendly team. Our team is dedicated to delivering the highest quality service to patients across the region & we are looking for someone who shares this commitment to excellence.
They must be HCPC registered & have either completed or be working towards the IBMS specialist portfolio, or possess equivalent experience. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Biomedical Scientist ready to take the next step in their career.
Our department is a busy and dynamic environment, processing approximately 33,000 histology & 1,800 diagnostic cytology samples each year. The Conquest Hospital is our main site, where we conduct a wide range of procedures including specimen dissection, centralized tissue processing, microtomy, staining, immunohistochemistry & diagnostic cytology preparation. Additionally, we have a satellite site at Eastbourne DGH where specimen dissection is also performed.
Our facilities are equipped with state‑of‑the‑art technology through a Managed Service Contract, featuring cutting‑edge equipment such as Epredia Revos Tissue Processors, Menarini E‑Gross Pro X grossing stations, ThermoScientific HM525NX Cryostats, Sakura Prisma staining machine with a film coverslipper, Ventana Benchmark Ultra, Ventana Benchmark Ultra Plus, Ventana Benchmark Special Stains and Hammamatsu Nanozoomer digital scanners.
Responsibilities
* Operate as a Biomedical Scientist within Histopathology in line with ISO 15189.
* Rotate across the department, providing scientific services to patients and customers to aid pathological diagnosis.
* Deputise for senior team members, assist in workflow management, support management of documentation, and general overall performance.
* Play a vital role in the training and development of junior scientific staff.
Continuing Professional Development
We support and encourage our Specialist Biomedical Scientists to undertake CPD activities, which could be internal talks and seminars, as well as attending approved courses. We have a dedicated Training officer within our department. The department has full HCPC training status for pre and post registration IBMS portfolios, and full ISO 15189 accreditation.
Benefits
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto‑enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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