Band 5 - Biomedical Scientist - Part time

NHS; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Biomedical Scientist to join their team part-time. This role involves providing high-quality technical services in Blood Sciences, working closely with a supportive team. The ideal candidate will possess HCPC registration and have relevant experience in a medical laboratory. You will be responsible for performing complex diagnostic tests, interpreting results, and training staff. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient care while enjoying the vibrant community of Reading, known for its excellent amenities and transport links. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is essential for this role.
• Experience in medical laboratory and shift patterns is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure personal competency in all areas of Blood Sciences.
• Perform initial screening and further investigation of diagnostic tests.

Skills

Blood Sciences

Complex Analyser Operation

IT Skills

Diagnostic Testing

Education

HCPC Registration

One year post-graduation experience

One year experience in medical laboratory

Job description

Band 5 - Biomedical Scientist - Part time

Band 5 - Biomedical Scientist - Part time (18.75 h/w)

The job holder will liaise closely with the Senior BMS in providing a high-quality technical service that builds on the standards defined by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) and ISO 15189:2012. They will be expected to develop and maintain close working relationships with all grades of staff, both technical and medical, to ensure the effective delivery of the technical service. The job holder will benefit from the department's support to complete a specialist portfolio and multidisciplinary training across the blood sciences department.

Main duties of the job

1. To ensure personal competency in all areas of Blood Sciences.
2. To work towards being specialised in an area of Blood Sciences, to meet the knowledge and competency level of a Specialist Practitioner, via a recognised portfolio route or equivalent experience.
3. To use knowledge, interpretive skills, complex analysers, and IT to deliver Blood Sciences Service to our users.
4. To recommend and perform tests in the biochemistry areas of Blood Sciences.
5. To perform the initial screening and further investigation of specialist diagnostic tests, producing complex quality diagnostic results to aid patient treatment and care.
6. To authorise reports as directed by department procedures and guidelines.
7. To train other staff as required and directed.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital foundation trusts in the country, currently touching the lives of half a million patients in the west of Berkshire every year by providing high-quality acute medical and surgical services for our local communities. The Trust strives to provide high-quality, compassionate care for our patients and their families.

Our values:

• Aspirational
• Resourceful

The town of Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play, providing excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as good.

Job responsibilities

For further details on the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specifications attached.

Person Specification

• HCPC Registration
• Experience with shift working pattern
• One year post-graduation experience
• One year experience in medical laboratory

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.