At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a histology team and perform specialist techniques in a dynamic lab environment.
- Company: Join the prestigious Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a leader in healthcare education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a commitment to compassionate care.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team dedicated to excellence and innovation in healthcare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Must be HCPC registered with an IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology.
The predicted salary is between 48117 - 48117 $ per year.
Due to an expansion in services, Cellular Pathology is looking for an additional Specialist Biomedical Scientist / Team Lead to join the team. As a large teaching hospital and secondary and tertiary referral centre we provide histopathology to a wide range of specialist services. The vacancy is in our main laboratory at the John Radcliffe Hospital.
We are part of the South 4 Pathology Partnership operating a digital service with our partnership labs, are implementing a regional laboratory computer system and are applying for UKAS accreditation of our automated microtomy platform. Applicants wishing to join our team must be HCPC registered and hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology.
Your role will require you to:
- Team lead in a section of histology
- Rotate between all sections in the specialty following departmental procedures
- Perform specialist histological techniques
- Quality control work leaving the laboratory
- Assist in training of staff
- Deputise for the senior biomedical scientist / section head
- Be involved in staff recruitment and appraisal
- Assist with audit, and procedural change in line with the departmental quality management system
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Specialist Biomedical Scientist / Team Lead employer: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for Clinical Coders. With a commitment to professional development, employees have the opportunity to advance their careers while contributing to high-quality healthcare in a dynamic teaching hospital setting. The Trust's values of compassion, respect, and excellence create a culture that prioritizes both patient care and employee well-being, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Recruitment Team
