Job overview

Are you an experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, holding a IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology/Histopathology?

Or maybe a Band 6 BMS who is just looking for a new challenge, in a new environment whilst advancing your career in our new state-of-the-art laboratory in the heart of London?

Then look no further, we at Synnovis are looking for several enthusiastic, highly motivated HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with various types of Histopathology experience, excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to join our team. 

This laboratory based role will give you job satisfaction that comes from knowing that no two days are the same. You will be joining a group of Scientists who are experts in Histological techniques within Tissue Sciences, many of whom have worked across Trust sites such as Guys and St Thomas’ and Kings College Hospital NHS Trusts.

• This role requires working a 6 day rota which includes 7am-7pm Mon-Fri and 9am-5pm Saturdays (this may vary).
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology/Histopathology is an essential requirement

So, whether you are a newly qualified BMS holding a IBMS Specialist Portfolio or an experienced Band 6 BMS also holding a IBMS Specialist Portfolio looking for a new and exciting challenge, if you'd like to learn more, click apply.

Main duties of the job

The Specialist Biomedical Scientists assist the Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientists in the day-to-day running of the department and will be expected to undertake supervision and training of junior staff, troubleshooting and escalating issues.

The post holder will perform analytical procedures necessary for the histological diagnosis of disease. Using accredited procedures, they will rotate through the routine histopathology laboratory facilitating BMS cut-up, microtomy, embedding, special stains and immunohistochemistry sections. They will liaise with pathologists, clinicians and laboratory staff to assist in the delivery of a professional and efficient diagnostic service.

As a HCPC registered BMS, the post holder is expected to plan and organise their own work and follow the principle and broad occupational policies or regulations, adhering to standard operating procedures and local rules within Histopathology.

The post holder is expected to maintain professional competency and dexterity in those precision based specialist and physical tasks and maintain the levels of concentration required to maintain the quality service. The post holder is expected to participate in on-call service at the ESL after suitable training is given should this be required, competency assessments have been completed and sufficient experience is gained.

Working for our organisation

The department runs a well-structured training programme that is delivered by a highly experienced and dedicated departmental training officer, who is supported by a team of senior specialist BMS staff. Team members receive personalised training programme and are encouraged to actively work on their personal and professional development including support for HCPC specialist portfolios and MSc programmes wherever possible. The training programme comprises individual training manuals, competency assessment, registration and specialist portfolios, reflective learning and CPD lectures and activities to state a few.

Your development and learning

You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The Synnovis Way Development programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and the Synnovis Academy through which you can receive funding / support for advanced qualifications. 

Through our Innovation Accelerator Fund, you can apply for finance to get that new innovative scientific project off the ground, and participate with the wider scientific community through symposiums, conferences and other peer group meetings.