A post is available in the Histopathology Department. This post presents an exciting opportunity to be part of an excellent team working in a busy modern teaching hospital laboratory. The department has a workload of around 70,000 surgical requests per year and covers a wide range of routine and specialised services.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a committed team of office, laboratory and Consultant Pathologist staff. The department encourages active professional development and further educational activities.
The service is expanding Biomedical Scientist advanced dissection and reporting roles. The service is also using digital pathology reporting. We also use the CEREBRO specimen tracking system and will be replacing most of our specialist laboratory equipment this year.
We welcome applications from graduates who have completed an IBMS accredited biomedical sciences degree or candidates currently in a trainee BMS role. You would then complete the IBMS registration portfolio and complete HCPC registration before moving to a registered BMS role.
Responsibilities:
Work as a BMS in all sections of the laboratory. Carry out section cutting, embedding, special staining, Immunohistochemistry and specimen reception/dissection room work. Carry out frozen sections and Mohs frozen sections. Help with staff training, quality control and new projects. Help with lab projects/development. Carry out audits.
Communicates routine clinical technical service-related information to colleagues, managers, consultants, nurses, other healthcare colleagues, and patient carers. Participates in departmental meetings and contributes to effective communication within the department. Inputs patient/sample data in laboratory computer systems on a daily basis, to include other colleagues' work. Creates, amends, processes, generates, updates, clarifies and stores information on patient databases for users to access, both within and outside the Trust. Assists experienced staff in the evaluation and development of new and existing techniques to improve the service and patient care. Educates and trains Trainee BMS and support workers as required within their specialised area. Actively promotes safe working practices in all areas of the laboratory.
The Job Description, which includes a Person Specification, provides a full outline of responsibilities and requirements for this role. Please use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet the person specification.
Application Information:
If you are wishing to apply for this role and would require sponsorship, you can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Staff parking is available onsite; however, this is limited during core working hours. We have more capacity in the evening and at weekends and can usually provide spaces during those hours. The NNUH is served by a number of public buses, and we offer generously discounted monthly passes. Applications to the Travel Office are required for this service.
If this post involves working with children or adults, the application form will ask for information regarding previous convictions as you will be required to undertake a Criminal Record and Barring Check known as a DBS check.
Following candidate feedback and to reduce our dependency on paper, all our communication with you regarding your application will be by email, so please check your emails regularly.
We value equality in our team and recruit from all sections of the community. If you meet the minimum criteria detailed in the person specification and have a disability, you may wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
At NNUH, it is our privilege to provide healthcare to over one million people across Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
Benefits:
Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site Free 24-hour confidential counselling support On-site Nursery On-site cafes offering staff discounts Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
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This is an excellent opportunity to work within a committed team of office, laboratory and Consultant Pathologist staff. The department encourages active professional development and further educational activities.
The service is expanding Biomedical Scientist advanced dissection and reporting roles. The service is also using digital pathology reporting. We also use the CEREBRO specimen tracking system and will be replacing most of our specialist laboratory equipment this year.
We welcome applications from graduates who have completed an IBMS accredited biomedical sciences degree or candidates currently in a trainee BMS role. You would then complete the IBMS registration portfolio and complete HCPC registration before moving to a registered BMS role.
Responsibilities:
Work as a BMS in all sections of the laboratory. Carry out section cutting, embedding, special staining, Immunohistochemistry and specimen reception/dissection room work. Carry out frozen sections and Mohs frozen sections. Help with staff training, quality control and new projects. Help with lab projects/development. Carry out audits.
Communicates routine clinical technical service-related information to colleagues, managers, consultants, nurses, other healthcare colleagues, and patient carers. Participates in departmental meetings and contributes to effective communication within the department. Inputs patient/sample data in laboratory computer systems on a daily basis, to include other colleagues' work. Creates, amends, processes, generates, updates, clarifies and stores information on patient databases for users to access, both within and outside the Trust. Assists experienced staff in the evaluation and development of new and existing techniques to improve the service and patient care. Educates and trains Trainee BMS and support workers as required within their specialised area. Actively promotes safe working practices in all areas of the laboratory.
The Job Description, which includes a Person Specification, provides a full outline of responsibilities and requirements for this role. Please use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet the person specification.
Application Information:
If you are wishing to apply for this role and would require sponsorship, you can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Staff parking is available onsite; however, this is limited during core working hours. We have more capacity in the evening and at weekends and can usually provide spaces during those hours. The NNUH is served by a number of public buses, and we offer generously discounted monthly passes. Applications to the Travel Office are required for this service.
If this post involves working with children or adults, the application form will ask for information regarding previous convictions as you will be required to undertake a Criminal Record and Barring Check known as a DBS check.
Following candidate feedback and to reduce our dependency on paper, all our communication with you regarding your application will be by email, so please check your emails regularly.
We value equality in our team and recruit from all sections of the community. If you meet the minimum criteria detailed in the person specification and have a disability, you may wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
At NNUH, it is our privilege to provide healthcare to over one million people across Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
Benefits:
Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site Free 24-hour confidential counselling support On-site Nursery On-site cafes offering staff discounts Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
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