Job summary
The post holder will act as a Biomedical Scientist, (Histology Research Technician), within the Centre and have skills and knowledge in providing a high quality technical and scientific service in amyloid histopathology and immunohistochemistry. The post holder will be part of the Amyloidosis Research and Diagnosis Laboratory Team and will be required to work closely with colleagues from both the immediate and wider team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work independently to ensure efficient and effective processing of patient samples through the section. They should have the ability to maintain and troubleshoot as needed, and train new and junior staff in relevant techniques, ensuring competency to ensure maximum efficiency. The post holder will be expected to perform complex manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations to support a team comprising of clinical scientists, biomedical scientists and technicians working in the Jack O'Neil Laboratory. The post holder must have excellent organisational and communication skills.
The work performed is undertaken in accordance with appropriate training and the ability to demonstrate competence.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent
- oFamiliar with COSHH and other related Health and Safety regulations and procedures in a biomedical/life sciences environment
Desirable
- oHealth Professions Council registration (HCPC)
- oParticipating in continual professional development
- oIBMS Membership
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working in a NHS clinical laboratory (minimum 4 years)
- oExperience in Health and safety
- oAdministrative responsibilities
- oExperience of amyloid histopathological techniques, i.e., tissue processing methods, sectioning, and special stains
- oExperience of immunohistochemistry on all platforms
- oExperience in Laboratory QMS for a clinical laboratory for Histopathology procedures
Desirable
- oExperience in amyloid pathologies
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- oGood IT skills, including the Microsoft Office suite, file management and email. Familiarity with web-based and Access
- oAbility to maintain clear, comprehensive, and accurate records of the work.
- oGood communication skills (written and verbal)
- oGood level of manual dexterity and co-ordination
- oExcellent organisational skills.
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- oAbility to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- oExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle patients and their relatives with tact and sensitivity.
- oFlexible to meet the needs of the service
- oA Friendly, helpful, and flexible disposition
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent
- oFamiliar with COSHH and other related Health and Safety regulations and procedures in a biomedical/life sciences environment
Desirable
- oHealth Professions Council registration (HCPC)
- oParticipating in continual professional development
- oIBMS Membership
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working in a NHS clinical laboratory (minimum 4 years)
- oExperience in Health and safety
- oAdministrative responsibilities
- oExperience of amyloid histopathological techniques, i.e., tissue processing methods, sectioning, and special stains
- oExperience of immunohistochemistry on all platforms
- oExperience in Laboratory QMS for a clinical laboratory for Histopathology procedures
Desirable
- oExperience in amyloid pathologies
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- oGood IT skills, including the Microsoft Office suite, file management and email. Familiarity with web-based and Access
- oAbility to maintain clear, comprehensive, and accurate records of the work.
- oGood communication skills (written and verbal)
- oGood level of manual dexterity and co-ordination
- oExcellent organisational skills.
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- oAbility to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- oExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle patients and their relatives with tact and sensitivity.
- oFlexible to meet the needs of the service
- oA Friendly, helpful, and flexible disposition
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
