Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Biomedical Scientist - Expert Scientist Dissector
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Expert Scientist Dissector
This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified BMS for the role of Expert Scientist Dissector. You will be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, with extensive experience in Cellular Pathology with a membership or Fellowship with the IBMS. You will have completed or be working towards the IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection.
About the Role
The role of an Expert Scientist dissector will predominantly be based within cutup, supporting the service, along side our Consultant Histopathologists and Specialist Trainees. Completing dissection of a range of Histopathology sub-specialties and achieving/maintaining competency in the dissection of category A, B and C specimens.
- Develop agreed protocols and policies and co-ordinate their implementation in the specimen reception and dissection area.
- Play a key role in service development for the dissection area, striving for and maintaining best practise. In liaison with the senior BMS team, the post holder will ensure a timely workflow and assist in maintaining high scientific and technical standards.
- Be active in the training of BMS team members learning dissection both at in-house level and DEP level.
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Key Responsibilities
- Overseeing the day to day workload and flow within dissection
- Achieve and maintain competency in the dissection of category A-C specimens.
- Completing daily dissection workload.
- Train and develop the competence of BMSs in handling and dissection of histological specimens categories A-C.
- Quality responsibility within dissection: Writing and reviewing SOPs, RAs, carrying out audit and undertaking CAPA and DATIX where necessary.
About Us
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
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We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
How to Apply
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Nicola Stone
- Job title: Chief Biomedical Scientist
- Email address: nicola.stone4@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01225 824718
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