Biomedical Scientist

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Eastbourne is seeking an HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist to join their busy department. You'll receive training to complete the Specialist Portfolio while participating in flexible 24/7 shift work. The ideal candidate should hold a relevant degree and be committed to ongoing professional development. This role offers various staff benefits including NHS pension scheme, access to onsite nurseries, and free psychological support.

Benefits

Staff development

NHS pension scheme

Onsite nurseries

Free psychological support

Affordable parking

Qualifications

• B.Sc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• State Registration (Health Professionals Council)
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills achieved through evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional development and attendance on educational and practical courses.
• Highly developed Haematology skills and techniques.
• Good scientific numeracy skills.
• Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Basic Haematological diagnostic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 24/7 shift system after initial training.
• Complete the IBMS specialist portfolio in Clinical Biochemistry.
• Accept responsibility while recognizing limits.

Job description

Overview

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work. East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people\'s own homes. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated 'Outstanding' and Eastbourne DGH was rated 'Good'. Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.

Job overview

Chemistry is looking to recruit a HCPC State Registered Biomedical Scientist, to join our progressive, busy and friendly department at the Eastbourne District General Hospital. Training will be provided to help complete the Specialist Portfolio. The department is based on two sites at Eastbourne District General Hospital and Conquest Hospital and although initially based at Eastbourne DGH, you will be required to work across sites as service needs dictate. Flexible working is a requirement for this post. The department operates a 24/7 shift system on each site in which the successful candidate will be expected to participate following initial training. Payment for this will be at Agenda for Change rates (Blood Sciences 24/7 working currently attracts short term local recruitment and retention premia of £5K pa)

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a state registered Biomedical Scientist/trainee Biomedical Scientist to become part of our team in the busy, professional and friendly Clinical Chemistry Laboratory. Applicants must be HCPC registered and must be willing to complete the IBMS specialist portfolio in Clinical Biochemistry. Applications from candidates awaiting degree/registration confirmation are welcome. The department has recently moved into a new laboratory area and undergone an analyser refresh with Roche C8000, pre-analytic(8100), CiTM, Sebia Capilliary Analysers, Spectrophotometer and an osmometer under a managed service partnership with Roche.

Working for our organisation

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached. Please note this job description is subject to change. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• B.Sc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• State Registration (Health Professionals Council)
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills achieved through evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional development and attendance on educational and practical courses

Desirable criteria

• Familiar with Apex Computer System
• Familiar with Haematology/Blood Bank automated analysers
• Familiar with Haematology/Blood Bank manual techniques

Experience

Essential criteria

• Commitment to the ethos of a health care environment
• Experience of accepting responsibility while recognising limits.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working flexibly and within a team.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Essential criteria

• Highly developed Haematology skills and techniques.
• Good scientific numeracy skills
• Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Basic Haematological diagnostic techniques.

Other

Essential criteria

• Available during normal laboratory opening hours
• Available for participation on the out of hours shift system

Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Our vision is to be:

• The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.

Our mission is to:

• Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.

Our strategic objectives are to:

• Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
• Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients\' experiences.
• Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.

Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:

• Safe
• Effective
• Caring
• Responsive and
• Well led

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

• B5 Blood Sciences (Biochemistry) BMS (PDF, 248.6KB)
• Departmental Structure (PDF, 217.6KB)
• Job Hazard Form (PDF, 872.3KB)
• Guidance for Applicants - AFC (PDF, 152.4KB)