Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Job Description

Do you possess The IBMS Specialist diploma in Cellular Pathology a minimum of 2 years’ experience at AFC band 5 in a routine Histology laboratory a minimum of 1 years’ experience in immunohistochemistry and clear evidence of relevant continued professional development (CPD) activity (for own benefit and as an example to junior staff)Would you like to work as part of a small team and be involved in all aspects of the serviceIf you fit all of the above, this is an exciting opportunity for you to join our team of highly specialised and experienced scientists.Accredited under the UKAS Iso 15189 standards The Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Molecular pathology Department provides both immunohistochemistry and Fluorescence in-situ hybridisation for Her-2 , Her-2 Fish, and detection of gene mutations for kRas and Braf via in house testing.Plans to expand the service to provide EGFR ALK and PD-L1 and a comprehensive in-house testing service for Lung cancer patients is an aspiration for 2021/22Experience in all testing regimes stated above is essential for the successful candidate to integrate quickly in to a busy Molecular Pathology Department knowledge of Cobas and Vysis 2000 platforms would be beneficial.The post requires the applicant to have working knowledge of Telepath LIMS and Qpulse QMS system. The post holder will liaise with the senior staff on a daily basis to ensure the smooth running of the service You must be an enthusiastic and a motivated team member with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will have a minimum of one year post-registration experience in a cellular pathology or molecular pathology and demonstrate active interest in your Continued Professional Development.Please note this post is not suitable for Trainee Bio-Medical Scientists.For further information or an informal discussion this post, please contact Gill Donald, Clinical Scientist on (direct line) or Pete DealWe are passionate in supporting our staff to develop and have great opportunities for career progression. We take equality and diversity seriously and seek to empower all diverse groups within our trust. We seek to develop a culture where diversity in all its forms is celebrated. We are committed to ensuring that women are empowered to work at all levels of management and that working patterns are as flexible as possible giving all members of staff opportunity to flourish in using their skills for our patients. We work across our trust to enable those who consider themselves to have a disability both visible and invisible to have access to all they need to thrive in their work environment. We work with Stonewall to embed an inclusive and accepting culture for all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender staff. We have 78 nationalities working in our trust and we are proud of this. We are active in embracing the ethnic and cultural diversity in our trust. We work to empower people with any protected characteristic to have opportunities to work in an environment that helps them to contribute to the best of their ability, recognising and valuing the unique contributions each of us brings for best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to supporting the delivery of the Equality Act with zero tolerance for any discrimination, harassment or victimisation of applicants and staff with these protected characteristicsClosing Date:Friday 13th November 2020Interview Date: To be confirmedFor further details / informal visits contact:NameGillian DonaldAdditional contact informationPete DealGillian Donald