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Biomedical Scientist or Specialist Biomedical Scientist (*Trainee)

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Come and join us on our exciting journey.

We are moving to a brand new laboratory in 2024 and are looking to expand our workforce significantly before that move.

Cambridge University Hospitals Histopathology department is one of the largest in the country with over 130 non-medical staff supporting over 50 consultant histopathologists. There is site specific reporting and we support many regional and national programmes. We are looking for people who have a desire for pushing the boundaries of current practice and want to join in a transformational programme of work which will involve adoption of new and innovative technologies and work practices. We have already adopted digital pathology and are looking to capitalise on the opportunities it offers. The department prides itself on staff development and offers many training and education opportunities for staff of all grades.

We are holding an open day for prospective staff where you can find out more about the department and our future plans and have the opportunity to talk to our current staff about the department and the opportunities it offers.

We have several opportunities as:

• Trainee/ Registered Biomedical Scientist – Band 5 (Annex 21)
• Trainee/ Specialist Biomedical Scientist – Band 5 (Annex 21)/ Band 6

• Performs a wide range of routine healthcare science activities, whilst supporting junior members of staff including specimen receipt, specimen preparation including assisting pathologists at cut-up, embedding and microtomy of surgical tissue, slide collation, specimen storage and maintenance of equipment
• To work flexibly in reflection of service needs this may include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24 hour, 7 days per week service.
• The work of the service brings staff into constant contact with human body fluids, tissues and hazardous chemicals. This may include urine, faeces, and respiratory secretions.
• Participation in specialist areas of the laboratory.

• Maintains clinical and maintenance records in relation to activities carried out.
• Demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced employees.

• Demonstrate duties to new or less experienced employees.
• Acts as mentor for more junior scientific and support staff.
• Supervises and/or trains less experienced staff in own area of work.

• Candidate looking to achieve their HCPC registration are welcome to apply, and will be paid at Annex 21 until achievement of HCPC registration, upon which they will be paid at a Band 5.

• Registered staff looking to complete their Specialist Diploma are also welcome to apply
• Candidates who have made considerable progress through their IBMS registration portfolio and looking to achieve their HCPC registration are welcome to apply, and will be paid at Annex 21 until achievement of HCPC registration, upon which they will be paid at a Band 5. A Band 6 salary will be either at completion of Specialist Diploma in Cellular pathology or equivalent qualification or on starting the On-call rotation once competent. The candidate will still be required to complete the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology.

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