Bank Biomedical Scientist (Clinical Chemistry)

National health service; Ely; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a talented Band 5 Biomedical Scientist to join the Clinical Chemistry Department at King's Mill Hospital on a bank contract. The role offers flexible working arrangements while contributing to a high-performing pathology service.

You will work in a modern, state-of-the-art Pathology Department, delivering accurate and timely diagnostic results. The post requires HCPC registration and a DBS check, with duties across a busy laboratory

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in an accredited Biological / Biomedical Sciences degree.
• HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist.
• IBMS Certificate of Competence.
• IT skills.
• Desirable European Computer Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality scientific and technical support within Clinical Chemistry.
• Deliver accurate and timely diagnostic results.
• Work in a busy diagnostic laboratory environment.
• Undertake a range of laboratory duties.
• Participate in Continuing Professional Development.

Skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Teamwork

Education

BSc/MSc in Biological/Biomedical Sciences

Tools

IBMS Certificate of Competence

Job description

Job summary

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a talented and motivated HCPC-registered Band 5 Biomedical Scientist to join our welcoming and dynamic Clinical Chemistry Department at King's Mill Hospital on a bank contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist looking for flexible working arrangements while contributing to a high-performing pathology service. You will become part of a dedicated team committed to delivering accurate and timely diagnostic results that support outstanding patient care across the Trust. Based within our modern, state-of-the-art Pathology Department, you will provide high-quality scientific and technical support within Clinical Chemistry, working in a busy diagnostic laboratory environment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a range of laboratory duties, ensuring the delivery of a safe, effective and efficient service. We are looking for an individual with strong scientific and, 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 4JL United Kingdom Employer's website Employer details Employer name Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 4JL United Kingdom Employer's website

Essential

• BSc (or MSc) in an accredited Biological / Biomedical Sciences degree
• HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist
• IBMS Certificate of Competence
• IT skills
• Desirable European Computer Driving Licence

Knowledge Requirements

• Understanding of the role of Biomedical Scientist

Further Training

• Participates in Continuing Professional Development

Experience

• Previous laboratory experience
• BSc (or MSc) in an accredited Biological / Biomedical Sciences degree
• HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist
• IBMS Certificate of Competence
• IT skills
• Desirable European Computer Driving Licence
• Understanding of the role of Biomedical Scientist
• Participates in Continuing Professional Development
• Previous laboratory experience

Contractual Requirements

• 37.5 hrs per week, working on any shift within the full shift system as rostered
• Annual attendance at mandatory training
• To work on any site as rostered
• 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
• technical skills who can work confidently both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Excellent organisational ability, attention to detail and effective communication skills are essential for success in this role.
• Essential 37.5 hrs per week, working on any shift within the full shift system as rostered Annual attendance at mandatory training To work on any site as rostered

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient