Job overview

We are pleased to be offering the opportunity for a committed, full time, AfC Band 6 (12 month fixed term contract) Specialist Biomedical Scientist to support the Histopathology service in Nottingham. The successful candidate will join a highly motivated and friendly team who aspire to provide the best possible service to patients across the region as part of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Pathology.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary, you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

This large, busy department provides a full diagnostic Cellular Pathology service to hospitals across Nottingham, including BMS dissection, frozen section production, paraffin wax processing, special staining, diagnostic cytology, renal and Mohs services, immunohistochemistry, paediatric/perinatal pathology, enzyme histochemistry and translational research.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute across all areas of the department on a rotational basis.

Working for our organisation

The department is approved for training by the IBMS/ HCPC and holds UKAS ISO:15189 accreditation.

Working hours are 37.5 hours Monday to Saturday within 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. The post holder will be expected to work 5 days a week covering a Monday to Saturday service on a rotational basis. You will be required to work in the Histopathology laboratories on both QMC and City Hospital NUH Campuses.

Informal visits to the department are strongly encouraged.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be registered with the HCPC and have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio or equivalent in Cellular Pathology. Although, some consideration may be given to applicants close to completion of their IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology. Applicants must demonstrate commitment to continuing education and training.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience and competency of routine cellular pathology techniques and have experience of specialist techniques such as special stains, immunohistochemistry, renal biopsy attendance, Mohs and dissection (category A-C specimens).

You will have line manager responsibilities for your team including appraisals, training and mentoring. This is a great role for individuals looking to make their first step into a leadership role and you will bring with you excellent communication and facilitation skills to ensure the smooth running of our laboratories on a day to day basis.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.