Specialist/Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology (Hull)

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist or Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join us in a spacious and  modern Cellular Pathology laboratory based at Hull Royal Infirmary. We provide a UKAS accredited diagnostic pathology service for the Scarborough, Hull and York Pathology Service and process over 30,000 cases per annum.

The successful candidate will be HCPC registered. If the successful candidate holds the IBMS specialist portfolio in Cellular Pathology.  As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, you will be experienced and operating as a Biomedical Scientist within Histopathology, in line with ISO 15189 standards.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to undertake routine and specialist histopathology including immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, special stains, molecular diagnostics, laboratory QC and BMS cut-ups.  In the next twelve months we will have implemented a new LIMS and digital pathology.

You will possess the knowledge and skill levels enabling you to work both independently; supervising other lab staff as appropriate; and under the supervision of senior biomedical scientists.  You will also play a role in the training and development of scientific staff.

Candidates without the IBMS Specialist Portfolio will be considered for a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist post.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.  We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.  If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.[email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.  It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.  We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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