Entry Level Biomedical Scientist

The post holder will provide a continuous, comprehensive Cellular Pathology service as an aid to effective diagnosis and treatment. The post holder practises as a Health Professions Council registered Biomedical Scientist performing routine tasks as directed by their Section Managers, with rotation of duties according to the operational requirements of the service .

The post holder will maintain personal and professional development and
competency to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training.

To undertake routine and specialised laboratory techniques in the processing of diagnostic Histology specimens.

To undertake routine preparatory and interpretive techniques, performing technical duties as required in Cellular Pathology to necessary standards, and within the guidelines of Health and Safety regulations, in support of the provision of a diagnostic service to patients.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Cellular Pathology Department at Swansea Bay University Health Board as a Trainee Biomedical Scientist.

The department is continually developing services and as a BMS you would be at the forefront of developments such as the implementation of Molecular Pathology Services and the all-Wales Digital Pathology Programme.

Applications are invited from graduates (or students who are about to graduate) with an accredited IBMS degree in Biomedical Science or students who are about to graduate from a healthcare science practitioner training programme (PTP) degree.

The Cellular Pathology Department has an excellent record in achieving HCPC registration for Trainee Biomedical Science graduates who have not already achieved this.

We offer a wide range of development opportunities and CPD activities, and are currently supporting a number of staff through MSc courses.

The department is fully UKAS accredited under ISO 15189 standards and is well equipped with state of the art equipment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an enthusiastic and committed team and help us to continue to develop and strive to provide the highest quality service to our patients.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Clinical/Technical
1. To undertake routine and specialised laboratory techniques in the processing of diagnostic Histology specimens including:

• Receipt of specimens ensuring that they meet quality standards of

identification and preservation as defined in Standard operation procedures.
This includes sorting, labelling and computer data entry, cataloguing and
storing paraffin wax blocks and microscope slides.

• Routine and urgent fixation, processing and presentation of specimens for reporting by a Consultant Pathologist.
• To work in rotation within sections of the main Cellular pathology laboratory and satellite laboratory at Morriston.
• Participate in specialist demonstration and processing techniques to include specialised staining techniques, frozen sections and Immunocytochemistry following Standard operating procedures.

Job Summary
The post holder will provide a continuous, comprehensive Cellular Pathology service as an aid to effective diagnosis and treatment. To undertake routine preparatory and interpretive techniques, performing technical duties as required in Cellular Pathology to necessary standards, and within the guidelines of Health and Safety regulations, in support of the provision of a diagnostic service to patients. The post holder practises as a Health Professions Council registered Biomedical Scientist performing routine tasks as directed by their Section Managers, with rotation of duties according to the operational requirements of the service .

The post holder will maintain personal and professional development and
competency to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training.

• Responsibilities for resources by monitoring, receiving and appropriately

storing consumables and reagents and to alert senior staff if critical stock
levels are reached.

• Accurate, safe use and maintenance of chemicals, materials and equipment in the laboratory. .
• Maintain clean working areas in accordance with Health and Safety policy.
• To prioritise workload appropriate to clinical need, arranging work flow to optimise turnaround times for urgent requests.
• To prepare and store samples suitably for the purposes of trials and/or

research and development.

• To be able to recognise technical errors and take appropriate corrective action for example staining procedures.
• Participate in dissection of tissue under the supervision of section manager and as instructed by consultant pathologist
• To assist the pathologist with obtaining and documenting specimens for the Wales Cancer Bank.
• To ensure that specimens are appropriately labelled and stored.

2. To perform computer data entry and retrieval of information including precise patient matching to ensure the accuracy of permanently stored patient records.
3. To record all test results and workload data onto the Masterlab computer system.
4. To carry out preliminary maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, keeping complex equipment in optimal condition.
5. To collect and collate information for audit and to present findings to Quality Manager or Departmental Manager.