Biomedical Scientist
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Birmingham
Contract type: Full time
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated HCPC registered Band 5 Biomedical Scientist with a BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent and who ideally has experience in working in a routine histopathology laboratory. Working as part of a team, you will possess excellent organisational and communication skills. You must be flexible in your approach to working, able to work well on your own initiative as well as providing guidance to support grade and trainee staff as required. There may be opportunity to complete an IBMS Registration Portfolio for the right candidate.
The Department of Cellular Pathology (BWH Site) provides specialist gynaecological pathology services to the Birmingham Women's Hospital and to the Regional Gynaecological Cancer Centre at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, which is part of the Pan-Birmingham Cancer Network. The Department also provides Perinatal Pathology and Placental Pathology services to BWH and other hospitals in the region and beyond.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to gain further histopathology experience and to work in a busy and developing department offering a wide variety of procedures in order to expand and develop your existing knowledge and skills.
The laboratory working hours are between 07:00 and 16:00 Monday to Friday with staff working on a rotational basis.
To carry out the full range of Histological technical procedures within the department and to have an in-depth knowledge of the science behind them, in order to be able to train / educate other staff as well as problem solve within the department.
To work together with the other BMS’s (Band 5 & 6) to ensure continuity, quality and efficiency of the work and service. Assist the Head and Deputy Head BMS in maintaining the departmental Quality Management System and working in line with the ISO 15189 and HTA standards.
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Victoria Johnson Job title: Head BMS / Department Manager Email address: [email protected]
The Department of Cellular Pathology (BWH Site) provides specialist gynaecological pathology services to the Birmingham Women's Hospital and to the Regional Gynaecological Cancer Centre at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, which is part of the Pan-Birmingham Cancer Network. The Department also provides Perinatal Pathology and Placental Pathology services to BWH and other hospitals in the region and beyond.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to gain further histopathology experience and to work in a busy and developing department offering a wide variety of procedures in order to expand and develop your existing knowledge and skills.
The laboratory working hours are between 07:00 and 16:00 Monday to Friday with staff working on a rotational basis.
To carry out the full range of Histological technical procedures within the department and to have an in-depth knowledge of the science behind them, in order to be able to train / educate other staff as well as problem solve within the department.
To work together with the other BMS’s (Band 5 & 6) to ensure continuity, quality and efficiency of the work and service. Assist the Head and Deputy Head BMS in maintaining the departmental Quality Management System and working in line with the ISO 15189 and HTA standards.
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Victoria Johnson Job title: Head BMS / Department Manager Email address: [email protected]
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