Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology Job Manchester area,Salford England UK,Healthcare

Northern Care Alliance, Cellular Pathology, is an ambitious, welcoming, patient & people-focused organisation. As experts, we are proud to deliver high quality diagnostic &prognostic services; creating opportunities to support, develop and progress our teams, adding value to our local communities.

You will participate in the delivery of our ISO 15189 accredited Cellular Pathology service, contributing to the wide ranging laboratory service including microtomy, quality control, intra-operative diagnostic frozen sections, audit, immunocytochemistry, skin immunofluorescence, muscle enzyme histochemistry, Moh's clinic, cytology adequacy assessment clinics, renal clinics, cytology preparation, biopsy preparation, processing and embedding and special stains.

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, self-motivated, individual who demonstrates diligent and conscientiousness as well as a strong alignment to the Trust values through their contribution to the work of the laboratory. The ideal candidate will be confident working independently while also thriving in a collaborative team environment. Successful NHS applicants must be in a position to take the role on a secondment basis.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS Trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

To contribute and deliver the scientific and technical work of the Cellular Pathology Service
Maintain registration as a biomedical scientist through continuing to meet the standards of proficiency for safe and effective practice and continuing to meet the HCPC's standards for continuing professional development.
To work within Trust & departmental SOPs and Policies to ensure the delivery of a safe, patient focused & high quality service.
To contribute to the maintenance of department quality management systems
To develop and maintain personal competence for all aspects of personal activity within role
To participate in out of hours service and weekend service as required

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including,

a fantastic annual leave allowance
flexible working opportunities
protected hours for health and wellbeing activities