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Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology
The closing date is 03 August 2025
Northern Care Alliance, Cellular Pathology, is an ambitious,welcoming, patient & people-focused organisation.As experts, we are proud to deliver high quality diagnostic &prognostic services; creating opportunities to support, developand progress our teams, adding value to our local communities.Applications are invited from motivated, dynamic biomedical scientistsfor this exciting 2 year secondment post. You will participate in the delivery of our ISO 15189 accredited Cellular Pathology service, contributing to the wide ranging laboratory service including microtomy, quality control, intra-operative diagnostic frozen sections, audit, immunocytochemistry, skin immunofluorescence, muscle enzyme histochemistry, Moh's clinic, cytology adequacy assessment clinics, renal clinics, cytology preparation, biopsy preparation, processing and embedding and special stains.We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, self-motivated, individual who demonstrates diligent and conscientiousness as well as a strong alignment to the Trust values through their contribution to the work of the laboratory. The ideal candidate will be confident working independently while also thriving in a collaborative team environment. Successful NHS applicants must be in a position to take the role on a secondment basis.
Main duties of the job
To contribute and deliver the scientific and technical work of the Cellular Pathology Service
Maintain registration as a biomedical scientist through continuing to meet the standards of proficiency for safe and effective practice and continuing to meet the HCPC's standards for continuing professional development.
To work within Trust & departmental SOPs and Policies to ensure the delivery of a safe, patient focused & high quality service.
To contribute to the maintenance of department quality management systems
To develop and maintain personal competence for all aspects of personal activity within role
To participate in out of hours service and weekend service as required
About us
The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
registration
* HCPC registration
Experience
* cellular pathology experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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