Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Biomedical Scientist to join the friendly team in the Cellular Pathology department at the Broomfield Hospital site of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

Cellular Pathology at Broomfield Hospital is a busy department that incorporates Histology and Non-gynae sample preparations. The department handles approximately 30,000 specimens p.a.  and specializes in Breast; Head & Neck; upper GI and lymphoma work and has close liaison with oncology research trials and Anglia Ruskin University.

The department has full training status granted by IBMS and has close links with Essex University for placement students. Staff are actively encouraged to maintain continuous professional development required for state registration and to attend lunchtime lectures/journal club. 

The laboratory is working towards UKAS accreditation and is licensed by HTA.

Please be aware this role may close early due to number of applications

NOTE: Previous applicants please do not re-apply

Main duties of the job

Your role will be to work as part of a team to provide high quality, cost effective and timely Histology service.

You will process histology specimens in accordance with agreed policies and standard operating procedures.

You will be expected to participate in all aspects of the histology department, using technical expertise to a high standard throughout all investigations and meeting deadlines as required for subsequent patient care.

Assist in small specimen cut up by selecting tissues for further processing by following departmental procedures.

Be Responsible for maintaining appropriate stocks of consumables and reagents.

Contribute to the development of new methodologies, as required for improvement of the service or research within the department.

To conform to established policies and codes of practice within the department and participate in the internal quality procedures as well as taking part in EQA.

Registered with Health and Care Professions Council and comply with code of practice of IBMS and HCPC.
Undertake all aspects of tissue preparation work in the department, including specimen reception and cut up, meeting quality standards.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. 

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.