Biomedical Scientist (rotating Neuropathology & Histopathology)

To provide a clinical technical service by performing a range of routine and specialist techniques to the biological material submitted for examination.

To undertake scientific duties within the Department to facilitate the smooth running of the service.

To maintain and run specialist equipment up to a value of £350,000

To possess the skills and knowledge required to provide the necessary training and supervision of Trainee Biomedical Scientists and support staff within your area of work.

Participate in routine and specialised techniques in Histology and Neuropathology, plus any other areas as required. This will require the unsupervised preparation of high risk and specialist material eg renal biopsies, to the necessary quality standards.

Participate in all internal and external quality control/quality assurance systems and schemes, appropriate to the area of work and, using advanced knowledge of staining techniques and pathology, have the necessary competence to send out work to the medical staff.

To be jointly responsible for maintenance of adequate stocks of reagent and consumables to ensure continuous service provision in the section and the laboratory in general.

Participate in and conduct staff annual appraisals and set/achieve relevant objectives.

To rotate through sections of the Department as required.

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

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Knowledge & Experience

Essential: - Ability to demonstrate and apply proven knowledge of the pathology of disease; - Ability to perform all techniques relevant to the area of work

Desirable: - oPractical demonstrable experience using Microsoft Office based applications

Qualifications

Desirable: - Associate of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (AIBMS) or Fellowship

Aptitude & Abilities