BIOMEDICAL SCIENTISTS - HISTOPATHOLOGY B5

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated Histology BMS to join the large and friendly team at Guildford.

The department has automated tinctorial staining with the introduction of Roche Benchmark SS and also introduced highly automated H&E staining via Roche HE600. In 2025, specimen tracking (Vantage) systems have been implemented. The department has installed 5 state of the art digital pathology scanners and has signed contractual agreements to fully digitise the service.

All training is supported by Histology Training Officer. The department has extensive and recent experience of IBMS Specialist Portfolio completion and staff progression. The department actively encourages Specialist Portfolio completion as well as supporting the IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma and Certificates of Expert practice with development towards leadership roles supported should a candidate wish to progress in that direction. There are also opportunities to study for online MSc modules via BioMed Online once trained to the appropriate level and as funding is released.

To contribute to the delivery and evolution of the Histopathology service to all BSPS sites.

The post holder will be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with well-developed specialist knowledge and skills appropriate to their Pathology service. They will be required to work unsupervised (including on shift or on-call systems where appropriate and necessary), either as part of a team or independently, receiving, analysing and reporting specimens for Pathological investigations.

The post holder will be required to perform a complex range of tests using dedicated scientific equipment on all samples received, including high-risk specimens, i.e., those from HIV and hepatitis B positive patients. They will be required to interpret and report results in accordance with agreed service protocols to clinicians and nursing staff in primary & secondary care. They will also be required to ensure their appropriate continual professional development and evidence such, in accordance with the requirements of the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), and train and supervise less experienced staff as directed by their line manager.

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tareq Ansari Job title: Deputy Lead BMS Email address: Sign in to view email Telephone number: 01483571122