Experienced Biomedical Scientist

Role Overview

To be an efficient and flexible member of the Histopathology laboratory team providing a high quality diagnostic service through scientific and technical activities commensurate with the training and education of a Biomedical Scientist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Key Responsibilities

• To maintain competence to practice and to improve professional expertise through engagement in Continual Professional Development (CPD).
• To work within the written Policies and Procedures of the Department especially in relation to Health & Safety and Quality.
• To prioritise and organise workload to ensure continuity and efficiency of service. Organise own work and ensure completion in a timely manner and to satisfactory standards.
• Participate at every stage in the laboratory preparation of tissue sections including tissue embedding and microtomy.
• To participate in the provision of the laboratory immunocytochemistry service.
• To participate in the preparation of frozen tissue sections when necessary.
• To assist medical staff during specimen dissection and to undertake description and transfer of Category A samples (as defined by the Royal College of Pathologists – RCPath) for processing.
• To participate in the Biomedical Scientist extended specimen dissection rota for Category B and C samples (as defined by the Royal College of Pathologists – RCPath) if required and following suitable training and competency assessment.
• To participate in internal quality control and external quality assurance schemes and to ensure that laboratory quality standards are met.
• To supervise the work carried out by trainee Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLA) as required.
• To assist in the training and development of trainee and registered Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLA).