Biomedical Scientist

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Long Eaton is seeking an experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join the Biochemistry Team. This role involves working in a modern, fully automated blood sciences laboratory, engaging in sample processing and clinical result authorization. Strong autonomy and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. The successful candidate will also benefit from professional development opportunities and staff benefits like discounted gym memberships.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist is essential.
• Experience in a modern fully automated laboratory is preferred.
• Must work autonomously for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Join the 24/7 shift system and be trained.
• Undertake sample processing and authorize clinical results.
• Contribute to service development and quality management.

Skills

Ability to work autonomously

Experience in a modern fully automated blood sciences laboratory

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist

Tools

Q-Pulse

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit an experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join the Biochemistry Team at the Derby site of Derbyshire Pathology. We have full UKAS ISO 15189 accreditation and are accredited with the IBMS as a training laboratory for both registration and specialist portfolios. Based in the Biochemistry section of the laboratory, you will help to deliver technical excellence; attention to detail and a professional attitude in this busy department are crucial. Our modern laboratories are equipped with Roche Cobas 8100 automated workflow system and ISE, c702 and e801 units; Sebia Capillarys and Hydrasys systems as well as Phadia Immunocap. Ideally, candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working in a modern fully automated blood sciences laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Main duties of the job: be trained and competency assessed to join the 24/7 shift system. Experience and/or ability to work autonomously for long periods of time at varying start and finish times is essential. In the absence of experience, a commitment to proactively work towards this and an awareness of the requirements is needed.
• Undertake day to day sample processing using both automated and manual platforms, and authorisation of clinical results in order to maintain agreed KPI's and the supervision of support staff.
• Be involved in service development including quality management activities and various projects, so an aptitude with Microsoft Office programs is preferable. Experience of using Q-Pulse would be an advantage.

Qualifications and experience

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Experience of working in a modern fully automated blood sciences laboratory is preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously for long periods and operate across varying shifts; commitment to develop and meet requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Q-Pulse is advantageous.

Benefits

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.