Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist - 11 Months Fixed Term

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist - 11 Months Fixed Term

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

This is an exciting opportunity for a Fixed-Term contract for any enthusiastic and motivated individual with a desire to experience working in our expanding team at University Hospitals Birmingham. We are looking for a keen and driven university graduate who holds an IBMS specialist portfolio.

The post holder will be based in Cellular Pathology Department at University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and will be expected to work across sites. This is a full-time vacancy of 37.5 hours between Monday-Friday and weekend shifts by rotation.

It is essential you have a BSc (Hons) degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent. You must be able to demonstrate an active knowledge of and experience in a routine Histology Laboratory.

Cellular Pathology houses several sub-specialities including histopathology, cytopathology, electron microscopy, a muscle biopsy service, a specialist Bone and Soft tissue Tumour service, Andrology service, as well as a post-mortem suite, and mortuary. The laboratory receives and processes a wide range of tissue samples including approximately ninety thousand histological specimens and 7000 non-gynae cytology fluid-based samples per year.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work across the full range of services provided by the Histology Department, including dissection/loading, embedding, microtomy, Special stains, and IHC.

As a Specialist biomedical scientist, the post holder will be following standard operating procedures and support the implementation of improved or best practice. All work will be in keeping with the laboratory quality management system. This will include the effective use of laboratory procedural and other records, maintenance of assets/analysers, and supporting with the resolution of corrective and preventative actions.

The Cellular Pathology Department is undergoing a busy period of development, with upgrades to IT systems, the introduction of Digital Pathology, and a desire to develop the workforce into a range of laboratory, line management, and advanced practice roles.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

1. Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
2. Offering our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent academic achievement that is ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
• State registration with Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC).
• Post registration specialist competency portfolio or equivalent (Learning Contract may be considered for staff currently working towards the specialist portfolio).
• Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines.

Experience

• Experience of working in clinical laboratories commensurate with the laboratory position.
• Experience of laboratory techniques and automation.
• Experience of dealing with suppliers, clinical and support staff, the public or customer care.
• A working knowledge of:
• Biomedical Science theory and practice (Haematology, Transfusion, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Cellular Pathology).
• Quality control and assurance practices.
• Laboratory health and safety.
• HCPC and IBMS professional standards, ethics, and proficiencies.
• Understanding of accreditation within labs (e.g. ISO 15189, MHRA).

Additional Criteria

• Numerate and able to undertake scientific calculations with and without the use of aides.
• Perform in a team.
• Manual dexterity to undertake automated, manual, and specialised techniques.
• Good and accurate IT input and MS Office skills.
• Effective communication skills both written and oral.
• Demonstrate logical thought processes and the ability to solve problems and plan remedial action.
• Reliability.
• Resilience and adaptability.
• Self-motivated.
• Expected to participate in all out of hours periods as required by service provision.

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.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust