Job summary
- Main area
- Cellular Pathology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 200-STG-713108-7110849-DKB
- Employer
- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Pay pro-rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)
- Town
- Tooting, London.
- Salary
- £44,806 - £53,134 Pay pro-rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) - Cellular Pathology
Band 6
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen at South West London Pathology, St. George's NHS Foundation Trust Hospital for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our Cellular Pathology Department focusing in Histology. This post is based at St. Georges' Hospital however the post holder may be required to work at Croydon University Hospital as part of our specialist services.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Specialist Biomedical Scientist with significant experience in Cellular Pathology which should include biopsy transfer, embedding, microtomy, special stains and frozen sections to join our expanding team and work on rotation through our dynamic, forward-thinking laboratory. After training you will rotate through specialist services, including Immunohistochemistry, Moh’s surgery, OSNA (One Step Nucleic Acid Amplification) and Neuropathology.
Main duties of the job
You’ll be part of a large, friendly, and supportive team that values collaboration, personal development, and clinical excellence. We are currently providing regular in-house and where possible external CPD opportunities for our staff. We are committed to your growth, development and progression.
Our modern Cellular Pathology lab, processes over 60,000 cases a year across 10 specialities. We’re proud to be at the forefront of innovation with modern state-of-the-art equipment, including the Ventana Ultra Plus, Leica Bond Prime platforms, Dako Artisan Special Stainer and the Dream Path block and slide storage solution. As part of our transformation journey, we’re actively implementing Leica digital pathology technology with an exciting go-live target of July 2025. In addition to this, we have a dedicated immunohistochemistry laboratory currently under construction, with completion set for August 2025, all this places us firmly on the path to the future of diagnostics.
We welcome you to embrace this opportunity to explore new specialties, in a thriving and progressive environment.
Working for our organisation
South West London Pathology (SWLP) is a partnership between four leading Hospital Trusts –Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Epsom & St. Helier Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and St. George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – designed to provide an integrated, high quality pathology service for hospitals and GPs across South West London, by bringing together the best of each Trust’s service and providing them within a single organisation.
St. George’s Hospital however the post holder may be required to work at any of the SWLP sites as and when necessary.
**Previous candidates who have applied in the last 3 months need not apply**
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Scientific and Technical Duties
- To be proficient in designated areas of diagnostic work within the department and to provide a comprehensive and appropriate laboratory service to patients and staff.
- To undertake a range of diagnostic tests and screening procedures through to initial interpretation.
- To ensure that test procedures are carried out according to SOPs, assess that other junior staff are competent and participate in their regular review and update.
- To undertake technical validation of highly complex results from laboratory investigations to ensure accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols.
- To measure and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.
- To carry out corrective action when quality control and assurance procedures indicate loss of performance.
- To take part in duties without supervision at a level of autonomy requiring decision making but can refer to more senior or medical staff for support.
- Ensure that documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records).
**Please refer to the attached job description and specification for more information**
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
- HCPC Registration
- Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
- Excellent working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Knowledge of health and safety issues
- Experience of quality management systems
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Practical specialist analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
- Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to follow written Application form Interview/test/references Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Histology) Version 4 JD007 Author: Robin Whittaker & Lisa Noble methodologies or protocols
- Able to work as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
- Intermediate level of computer skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Use of enhanced pathology computer systems
Other relevant requirements
Essential criteria
- Good hand eye co-ordination
- Able to perform light physical work.
- Capable of intense periods of concentration
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust – being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful – and behave in a way that reflects these. More information on the vision and values of St. George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is attached below.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and informed by email.
If you are appointed to the post, as part of your pre-employment check we will be required to verify your identity. The document/s you present for this purpose will be checked for their authenticity by scanning all known security features. These features will include:
- The machine readable zone
- An ultra violet image
- An infra red image
As part of your pre-employment checks, we will also be required to obtain satisfactory, written references. Please ensure that the referee details which you provide on your application form are correct. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent line manager. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.
Telephone: 02082963786
Text: 07501066267
Email: [email protected].
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dalian Beaver
- Job title
- General Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0208 725 4997
- Additional information
Samantha Steer - 0208 725 5257
Jamuna Jeevahan - 0208 266 6849
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