09 Oct
North West London Pathology
London
Job description
Job summary
NWLP is based on a 'hub and spoke' structure; the majority of routine, specialist and non-urgent activity is centralised at the hub site at Charing Cross Hospital which is where the Electron Microscopy Service is partnership has created an innovative and sustainable service that delivers outstanding quality to users and patients alike.
This innovative approach allows the service to better manage demand, standardise operations, improve value for money and make use of state-of-the-art technology.
Our values are to be patient-focused, collaborative, expert and caring.
We are now offering a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and dynamic Band 5 Qualified or Trainee Biomedical Scientist to join our Electron Microscopy Unit.
You will become part of a team providing a specialised diagnostic service to patients within the Hospital and for external users.
Your duties will include : specimen reception, including data entry onto LIMS, sample preparation, embedding and sectioning.
Archiving slides, blocks and reports and document control.
Main duties of the job
Applications are sought from self-motivating individuals who have, or will undertake, a HCPC / IBMS approved degree and IBMS registration portfolio.
You should have good communication skills and the ability to manage work and study. Suitable applicants must have a good background and experience in core laboratory duties including embedding, microtomy, staining, and quality control.
Staff in this grade who are not HCPC Registered will take direction from appropriately qualified HCPC registered staff.
Duties within the Unit will include :
Specimen reception, checking patient information and sample type, sorting and numbering of specimens.
Entering specimen details onto the LIMs system.
Tissue processing, embedding and sectioning for ultrastructural examination.
In-house preparation of solutions and equipment maintenance.
Ownership, review and creation of controlled documents including standard operating procedures and risk assessments.
Compliance with quality standards required in service provision and participation in internal and external quality control.
About us
Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
NWLP Induction
The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles).
All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.
For 2024 / 25, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
- Monday 7 October 2024
- Monday 4 November 2024
- Monday 2 December 2024
- Monday 6 January 2025
- Monday 3 February 2025
- Monday 3 March 2025
- Monday 7 April 2025
- Monday 12 May 2025
- Monday 2 June 2025
- Monday 7 July 2025
- Monday 4 August 2025
- Monday 1 September 2025
- Monday 6 October 2025
- Monday 3 November 2025
- Monday 1 December 2025
Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- 2nd class Honours Degree in a biological science which is acceptable by IBMS / HCPC for Registration
- Higher academic qualification equivalent to Foundation Degree.
- Enrolled in first year of accredited BSc
Desirable
Once Registered, undertake the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in the relevant discipline.
SKILLS / ABILITIES
Essential
- Methodical - Able to follow instruction
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Quick to learn and comprehend
- Prepared to work with biological materials
Desirable
- Basic relevant scientific skills.
- Computer skills.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
Basic scientific skills appropriate to a pathology laboratory
Desirable
- Work experience in a relevant Electron Microscopy.
- Knowledge of health and safety issues.
▶️ Trainee/Registered Biomedical Scientist
🖊️ North West London Pathology
📍 London