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Main area
Amyloidosis
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
20 months (Fixed term)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (No)
Job ref
391-RFL-7313804
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Free Hospital
Town
Hampstead
Salary
£44,806 - £53,134 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/07/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Band 6 Biomedical Scientist - Histology

NHS AfC: Band 6

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.  This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Job overview

The post holder will act as a Biomedical Scientist, (Histology Research Technician), within the Centre and have skills and knowledge in providing a high quality technical and scientific service in amyloid histopathology and immunohistochemistry.  The post holder will be part of the Amyloidosis Research and Diagnosis Laboratory Team and will be required to work closely with colleagues from both the immediate and wider team. 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work independently to ensure efficient and effective processing of patient samples through the section. They should have the ability to maintain and troubleshoot as needed, and train new and junior staff in relevant techniques, ensuring competency to ensure maximum efficiency. The post holder will be expected to perform complex manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations to support a team comprising of clinical scientists, biomedical scientists and technicians working in the Jack O'Neil Laboratory. The post holder must have excellent organisational and communication skills.

The work performed is undertaken in accordance with appropriate training and the ability to demonstrate competence.

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow  link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Person specification

Education & Professional Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • • BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent
  • • Familiar with COSHH and other related Health and Safety regulations and procedures in a biomedical/life sciences environment
Desirable criteria
  • • Health Professions Council registration (HCPC)
  • • Participating in continual professional development
  • • IBMS Membership

Experience

Essential criteria
  • • Experience of working in a NHS clinical laboratory (minimum 4 years)
  • • Experience in Health and safety
  • • Administrative responsibilities
  • • Experience of amyloid histopathological techniques, i.e., tissue processing methods, sectioning, and special stains
  • • Experience of immunohistochemistry on all platforms
  • • Experience in Laboratory QMS for a clinical laboratory for Histopathology procedures
Desirable criteria
  • • Experience in amyloid pathologies

Skills and aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • • Good IT skills, including the Microsoft Office suite, file management and email. Familiarity with web-based and Access
  • • Ability to maintain clear, comprehensive, and accurate records of the work.
  • • Good communication skills (written and verbal)
  • • Good level of manual dexterity and co-ordination
  • • Excellent organisational skills.

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential criteria
  • • Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle patients and their relatives with tact and sensitivity.
  • • Flexible to meet the needs of the service
  • • A Friendly, helpful, and flexible disposition

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Janet Gilbertson
Job title
Head of NAC Fibril Typing, Laboratory Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
020 7433 2808
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