Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Are you an experienced state registered Biomedical Scientist, looking for a dynamic role within Histology? Are you keen on being part of a major London Histology laboratory where you will have the opportunity to contribute to changes leading to the enhancement of patient care? The Histopathology department is looking to fulfil its HCPC registered Specialist BMS roles and now is an excellent time to join our lab as we prepare, design and move to a new state of the art Hub. Don’t miss out. Be part of it.The Department of Histopathology provides a comprehensive diagnostic services across South London and receives specialist referrals from all over the country. The department performs routine and various highly specialised diagnostics tests using modern equipment. We are largely based at the Hub and provide a service at our ESL sites. Our Hub promises a high quality, high specification and innovative environment with a large, highly skilled team to which the post holder will be integrated.This laboratory - based role will give you job satisfaction that comes from knowing that no two days are the same. You will be joining a group of Scientists who are experts in Histological techniques within Tissue Sciences, many of whom have worked in across Trust sites such as Guys and St Thomas’ and Kings College Hospital NHS Trusts.The Specialist Biomedical Scientists assist the Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientists in the day-to-day running of the department and will be expected to undertake supervision and training of junior staff, troubleshooting and escalating issues.The post holder will perform analytical procedures necessary for the histological diagnosis of disease. Using accredited procedures, they will rotate through the routine histopathology laboratory facilitating BMS cut-up, microtomy, embedding, special stains and immunohistochemistry sections. They will liaise with pathologists, clinicians and laboratory staff to assist in the delivery of a professional and efficient diagnostic service.As a HCPC registered BMS, the post holder is expected to plan and organise their own work and follow the principle and broad occupational policies or regulations, adhering to standard operating procedures and local rules within Histopathology.The post holder is expected to maintain professional competency and dexterity in those precision based specialist and physical tasks and maintain the levels of concentration required to maintain the quality service. The post holder is expected to participate in on-call service at the ESL after suitable training is given should this be required, competency assessments have been completed and sufficient experience is gained.The department runs a well-structured training programme that is delivered by a highly experienced and dedicated departmental training officer, who is supported by a team of senior specialist BMS staff. Team members receive personalised training programme and are encouraged to actively work on their personal and professional development including support for HCPC specialist portfolios and MSc programmes wherever possible. The training programme comprises individual training manuals, competency assessment, registration and specialist portfolios, reflective learning and CPD lectures and activities to state a few.Your development and learning You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The Synnovis Way Development programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and the Synnovis Academy through which you can receive funding / support for advanced qualifications.Through our Innovation Accelerator Fund, you can apply for finance to get that new innovative scientific project off the ground, and participate with the wider scientific community through symposiums, conferences and other peer group meetings.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Heena Patel Job title: OSL Email address: Heena.patel@synnovis.co.uk