Job Description

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Band 6

Main area

Biomedical Scientist Band 6

Grade

Band 6

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref

343-6990476-FM-AG-B

Site

Epsom and St. Helier sites

Town

Epsom

Salary

42,939 - 50,697 per annum Incl. HCAS (outer)

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

12/05/2025 23:59

The pay scales advertised have been confirmed by NHS England, we are awaiting confirmation of when these will be reflected. The new scales can be found here: Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers*





At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.




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Job overview

The successful applicant will be HCPC registered, have the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology or have several years' broad experience in current laboratory practice including specialist histology techniques such as immunohistochemistry and specimen dissection. Being flexible, self-motivated and innovative will be fundamental to your role. The ability to communicate well with the senior and laboratory team is essential as well as having good team working and organisational skills with ability to use your initiative.

Please note that previous applicants within 6 months need not apply.

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Main duties of the job

The post holder is a registered practitioner in a team of Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants. The post holder will participate in the delivery of a medical laboratory service to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and resource management within the Trust; participate in the day-to-day organisation, maintenance of work flow and any particular responsibilities associated with their designated sections; participate in the teaching and development of staff currently in their section; maintain at all times the required high standards and quality; maintain an up to date knowledge of specialist area and current working practices within the diagnostic laboratory. The post holder is expected to work at both sites.


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Working for our organisation

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).




After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.




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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.



The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.


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Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential criteria

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent with significant years post graduate laboratory experience #####

Desirable criteria

Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology ####

Experience

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Essential criteria

Experience of working as a Biomedical Scientist in Histology.Demonstrate a broad level of laboratory experience #####

Desirable criteria

Understanding of the principles of audit Some experience in training and supervision of lower staff grades. ####

Knowledge

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Essential criteria

Able to communicate effectively in English language both in writing and verbally. Problem solving skills Ability to keep calm under pressure and act professionally at all times #####

Desirable criteria

A broad range of techniques and knowledge of UKAS accreditation Knowledge of Laboratory computer systems e.g. Telepath

Your application

: Please ensure that you have read the job description and person specification and that your supporting statement reflects these, as your application will be assessed and scored against these criteria.

References

: You will be required to provide 3 years of employment/educational history. We

do notaccept references from personal email addresses such as Hotmail, Gmail etc. therefore please ensure you are providing professional working email addresses within your application form. If you are unable to provide professional email addresses and are invited to an interview, please ensure you advise the interviewers of this - otherwise, this may delay your pre-employment checks.

Closing date

: In order to streamline recruitment within our Trust, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Shortlisting

: You will only be contacted via e-mail/SMS by the SWL Recruitment Hub if you are successfully shortlisted for this post. Please ensure that you check your Trac registered e-mail regularly.

DBS

: We are committed to safeguarding children and adults who are at risk of abuse. As such, if this post will have access to children or vulnerable adults, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. However, all employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.



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Disability Advice Line:

SWL Recruitment Hub is committed to promoting equity and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We believe that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even more positive impact on the people we serve. For support with job opportunities and reasonable adjustments contact our

Confidential Disability Advice Line at:

Telephone: 02082963786

Text: 07501066267

Email: esth.dal@nhs.net.

Our confidential answering service is available after 5pm.
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Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.


The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties 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.