Histopathology Biomedical Scientist

The role is to assist in the provision of specialist paediatric pathology services, which encompasses a wide variety of specialist techniques in: Specimen Reception, Tissue Banking, Dissection, Cryotomy, Microtomy, Special Stains, Immunohistochemistry, Electron Microscopy, Enzyme Histochemistry, and specialist techniques for renal, cardiac and muscle biopsies.  You will take part in a rotation through the different sections, as required, to provide an efficient, effective, and high-quality service. 

The department is highly research active, and you will be required to assist with a variety of projects as well as instigating and promoting research and development of new techniques, as required. In addition, a project to digitise the work using whole slide scanning is in progress and you will be given the opportunity to be involved in and assist in the process and expansion of this project.

In summary, the work of the department is highly specialised, complex, and diverse and we are constantly striving to improve. Therefore, you will be required to gain and then maintain a wide range of skills, knowledge and technical expertise as well as continue to learn and develop.

• To participate in all aspects of the routine diagnostic service which may include Routine Surgical, Neuropathology, Neuromuscular Pathology, Electron Microscopy, Enzyme Histochemistry and Immunocytochemistry, Research and Development.
• To work as part of a team to provide an excellent quality service, producing timely results for a range of patients, including urgent surgical, transplant, post-mortem and research.
• To maintain up-to-date knowledge, skills, and experience for a variety of specialist techniques, such as rapid histochemical investigation of intraoperative frozen sections, immunohistochemistry, and enzyme histochemistry procedures
• To correctly handle, process, transport and dispose of all sample types to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and in a way that is respectful to the patient (e.g., Human Tissues Act 2004, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Data Protection Act 2018)
• To make sure that information and data entered on the pathology computer system is accurate and confidentiality is maintained
• To work within and help maintain UKAS ISO 15189 accreditation
• To undertake the technical work of the lab and train and other staff as required.
• To ensure safe working of self and colleagues and to work within the code of practise described in the Departmental Safety Manual and the Health and Safety at Work Act

• GOSH Values (Collaboration, Respect, Curiosity)
• Experience of working as part of a diverse team and of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
• BSc Degree in Biomedical Science
• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
• Experience in an accredited clinical histopathology laboratory
• Evidence of CPD
• Specialist knowledge in histopathology
• Knowledge of quality assurance, accreditation standards (ISO 15189, HTA) and quality management systems
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
• Computer literacy (including Excel)
• Good Interpersonal Skills – able to communicate effectively with staff (written and verbal)
• Competent in Histopathology laboratory procedures including Embedding, Microtomy, and Special Stains
• Ability to work without supervision
• High level of attention to detail

• Experience with Paediatric samples
• Experience with Neuropathology samples
• Competent in Cryotomy

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.