Band 5 Biomedical Scientist

The post holder will be performing complex analytical investigations on patient samples in order to provide a quality and timely diagnostic service essential for patient care under the direction of the Section Lead Biomedical Scientists. Duties will also include supervision of trainees / Associate Practitioners and MLAs and involvement in training, audit, health and safety and or I.T.

The purpose of the role is to support the diagnostic service provided by the department to the trust.

We have an opportunity for a Band 5 BMS to work in Histology at Queen’s Hospital, Romford.

Preferentially we are looking for an existing Band 5, HCPC registered BMS with extensive experience in Histology. We will consider a newly registered BMS providing they completed a placement as part of their degree in Histology. Finally, we will consider a newly qualified graduate with an IBMS accredited BMS degree in Biomedical Science who completed a placement in histology but have not completed the Certificate of Competence Registration portfolio. You must be able to demonstrate an active knowledge of and experience in a routine Histology laboratory.

This is not a post for a newly qualified graduate with an IBMS degree, but no Histology laboratory experience.

The successful candidate will work across the full range of services provided by a histology service including dissection, microtomy, cryotomy, special stains, IHC and molecular. High quality work is essential.

You must be pro-active, motivated, innovative and be able to demonstrate excellent communication (verbal and written), organization and manual dexterity skills. You need to demonstrate a patient focused approach to work and detail how you are committed to continual improvement of self and the service.

This post is based at Queens Hospital, but all staff must be prepared to work at King George Hospital if required.

With a dedicated workforce of more than 7,500 staff and volunteers, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the larger acute trusts in the country.

We provide care for a population of about 750,000 people across north east London (NEL), and that number is predicted to increase by 15 per cent over the next ten years. Our Trust serves three London boroughs with diverse populations, and more than half of our workforce identify as Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic. In addition, eight out of every ten employees are women, and most of our workforce live within the host boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and Redbridge.

We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.

We operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic and Harold Wood Polyclinic.

Our vision is to provide outstanding healthcare to our community, delivered with pride. It is driven by our PRIDE values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Balram Kullootee, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 2826. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.