Band 6 Biomedical Scientist

MCS Group; Derry and Strabane District; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Western Health and Social Care Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join the Haematology/Blood Transfusion Laboratory, supporting high-quality patient care. You will perform routine and specialist analyses across Haematology, Blood Transfusion or Clinical Chemistry, participate in quality systems and risk management, and provide 24-hour service.

Essential: HCPC registration, IBMS Diploma or equivalent, 1 year post-qualification experience, driving licence, and willingness to

Qualifications

• Registered HCPC Biomedical Scientist with relevant experience.
• IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• 1 year post-HCPC registration experience or equivalent.
• Full driving licence valid for use in the UK and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical and specialist laboratory procedures in Haematology, Blood Transfusion and/or Clinical Chemistry.
• Ensure procedures comply with departmental policies and UKAS accreditation requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support the quality control programme.
• Prioritise workload and complete required documentation within timescales.
• Collaborate with Biomedical Scientists, staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in risk management processes and incident investigations.
• Contribute to ongoing training, CPD and professional development.
• Provide 24-hour laboratory service, including out-of-hours work and site travel.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Driving licence

Education

IBMS Specialist Diploma

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your career as a Biomedical Scientist? This is an exciting opportunity to join the Western Health and Social Care Trust, working within the Haematology/Blood Transfusion Laboratory and supporting the delivery of a high-quality, efficient and effective laboratory service.

MCS Group are proud to be partnering with the Western Health and Social Care Trust in their search for a Biomedical Scientist (Band 6). This opportunity is ideal for a registered Biomedical Scientist with relevant experience in Haematology, Blood Transfusion or Clinical Chemistry who is looking to develop their career within a busy laboratory environment.

The Role:

• Perform routine analytical and specialist laboratory procedures relevant to Haematology, Blood Transfusion and/or Clinical Chemistry.
• Ensure all laboratory procedures are carried out accurately and in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and UKAS accreditation requirements.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and clarity across all documentation relating to specimen examination.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures across relevant laboratory sections and work areas.
• Contribute to an efficient and effective quality control programme, ensuring compliance with internal and external quality assurance requirements.
• Receive and undertake analytical tasks on research specimens, maintaining appropriate audit records and procedures.
• Manage and prioritise your own workload to meet the requirements of the laboratory service, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed within required timescales.
• Work collaboratively with Biomedical Scientists, Healthcare Science Assistants, administrative staff, clinical staff, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in risk management processes, report incidents and cooperate with investigations arising from clinical and non-clinical incidents.
• Maintain and develop core practical skills across relevant laboratory disciplines as required to support service delivery.
• Participate in ongoing training, CPD and professional development activities to remain up to date with developments within the profession.
• Participate in the provision of a 24-hour laboratory service, including out-of-hours cover and working independently when required.

The Person

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Essential:

• Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Completed an IBMS Specialist Diploma, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline.
• At least 1 year's post-HCPC registration experience within the relevant discipline.
• Alternatively, applicants may have been employed as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) in 3 of the last 6 years, with maintained HCPC registration and inclusion on the HCPC register.
• Current full driving licence valid for use in the UK and access to a car on appointment.
• Competence in Haematology/Blood Transfusion or Clinical Chemistry.
• Awareness of Health & Safety requirements within a laboratory environment.
• Demonstrable teamwork, communication and reliability.
• Willingness to participate in the full provision of a 24-hour service and travel between sites as required.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working within a Haematology/Blood Transfusion Laboratory.
• Basic computer skills.
• Evidence of participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

The successful candidate will also demonstrate strong organisational skills, the ability to work independently, effective communication and a commitment to maintaining high professional and clinical standards.

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to join the Western Health and Social Care Trust within a specialist laboratory environment.
• Band 6 Biomedical Scientist opportunity.
• Exposure to Haematology, Blood Transfusion and relevant laboratory disciplines.
• Opportunity to contribute to a high-quality laboratory service supporting patient care.
• Ongoing professional development and CPD opportunities.
• Opportunity to develop specialist laboratory experience within a large healthcare organisation.
• Collaborative working environment alongside experienced healthcare and laboratory professionals.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in Northern Ireland to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate your request.