Trident Healthcare are looking for experienced and motivated Biomedical Scientists to join a Histology team at a leading NHS hospital on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The ideal candidates will have substantial experience in microtomy and will play a key role in providing high-quality diagnostic services, ensuring timely and accurate processing of tissue samples.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform microtomy on a wide variety of tissue samples, ensuring high-quality sectioning for diagnostic purposes.
- Embed, process, and cut tissue specimens for microscopic examination.
- Perform routine and specialist histological staining techniques.
- Participate in the preparation, processing, and examination of histological slides, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
Requirements:
- HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
- Proven experience working in a histology laboratory, with strong expertise in microtomy.
- Knowledge of routine histology techniques, including embedding, sectioning, and staining.
- Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
- Previous experience in an NHS setting.