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Section Lead: Biomedical Scientist

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
London
2 days ago
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The Royal Marsden Hospital (NHS Foundation Trust) Band 7 Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Histopathology We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic band 7 Biomedical Scientist to join our team within this busy laboratory. Applicants must be HCPC registered. The successful candidate will require significant experience in all aspects of histopathology. This role has a focus on developing the CPGC processes in the department and being trained in tumour assessment.

Experience in implementing and maintaining quality management as per national accreditation standards is essential. The department is in the process of implementing digital pathology, experience would be an advantage.

The successful candidate will be a forward thinking, practically minded biomedical scientist, who would be responsible for assisting other senior biomedical scientists in the day to day running of the core service within the laboratory and, deputising for the laboratory manager when required. The Department is based on the Sutton site within the Centre for Molecular Pathology building, a world class facility.

For an informal visit or further information, please contact Natalie Peters, Histopathology laboratory manger

The post holder will be an experienced HCPC registered specialist biomedical scientist providing scientific services to patients, with extensive knowledge in histopathology and preparation material for clinical genomic testing.

The post holder will have a multi-section role, supporting the laboratory manager and other section leaders in the service provision of a timely, clinically critical laboratory service, providing an expert diagnostic service for haematopathology, and supporting the Trust Cellular Pathology Genomics Service (CPGC).

The post holder will be responsible for the day to day technical and operational management of the CPGC service within the department, maintaining high levels of accuracy and reliability, ensuring continuity of service at all times, in conjunction with other section leaders in the department, to achieve the maximum efficiency and quality of the service provided. The post holder will also support tumour assessment for histopathology samples requiring clinical genomics testing and provide advice on a range of technical issues.

The post holder will be expected to take full participation in laboratory accreditation to ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 15189 and liaise with staff in different departments throughout pathology and the Trust.

The post holder will be expected to assist the laboratory management team implementing new techniques and technologies whilst maintaining a full diagnostic service.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Natalie Peters Job title: Laboratory Manager Email address:

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