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We are delighted to seek applications for an Advanced Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Quality) with extended tissue dissection in the IPS Histopathology laboratory based on the Bradford Royal Infirmary site. In addition to tissue dissection element of the role the successful candidate will lead in Quality for IPS on the Bradford Royal Infirmary site. This post is a unique collaboration between IPS and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP is an innovative joint-venture pathology service between Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (AGH), Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BRI) and Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust. This partnership delivers a high-quality pathology service through collaboration between three Trusts for the benefit of patient and
service users.

The IPS laboratory on the BRI site receives specimen samples ranging from category A to E. As an Advanced Specialist BMS with the Diploma in Expert Practice in Histological Dissection, you will work with other Biomedical scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants, as well as other members of the department's clinical team, dealing with a range of specimen types covering sub-specialist areas such as gastrointestinal, gynaecological, head and neck, osteoarticular and urology specimens. You will undertake the role of expert dissector in a range of Histopathology sub-specialities and will achieve competency in the dissection of category A, B and C specimens

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

Cycle to Work

Travel Scheme

Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice

Onsite Nursery

Buying and Selling Annual Leave

Car Leasing

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Health and Wellbeing

Extensive Reward Scheme

Counselling Service

Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream

Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:
We understand that it’s down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience – we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

Committed to Quality of Care

Compassion

Working together for patients

Improving Lives

Everyone Counts

Respect and Dignity

Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of Histopathology and must have HCPC Registration, hold an IBMS Specialist Portfolio or equivalent, must have the IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histopathological Dissection plus a minimum of three years post registration and be a Member/Fellow of the Institute of
Biomedical Sciences. The department in conjunction with BTHFT will support and guide the training, the candidate is expected to liaise with the Consultant staff, Advanced/Expert Practitioners and motivate themselves via self-directed learning. Previous experience of the use and maintenance of documentation such as SOPs and Audits would be desirable.