Biomedical Scientist

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the North East seeks a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist for their Blood Sciences department. Candidates with experience in Haematology, Transfusion, or Biochemistry are preferred. The role includes participating in a shift system, completing quality documentation, and contributing to staff training.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist required.
• Experience in UK laboratory settings preferred.
• Ability to provide CPD evidence.

Responsibilities

• Complete quality documentation including training and competency.
• Participate in 24/7 shift system.
• Provide cross-site support as needed.

Skills

Communication

Manual dexterity

Medical terminology

Education

BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists tojoin our friendly, dedicated and professional team but candidates currentlyworking towards their IBMS registration portfolio may be considered. Thesuccessful candidate will be based within Blood Sciences. Blood sciences atCDDFT is a very busy laboratory with much to offer the successful candidate.

The job description is generic for all BloodSciences BMS staff and all necessary training will be provided but evidence andexperience in a UK laboratory in Haematology and Transfusion or Biochemistry ispreferred. APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE THAT RELEVANT EXPERIENCE SHOULD HAVE BEENOBTAINED WITHIN THE LAST THREE YEARS.

Main duties of the job

The department operates a 24/7 shift system coveringdayshifts, late shifts, nightshifts weekends and Bank Holidays which thesuccessful applicant must participate in.

Cross-site cover will be required at the other site to meetthe needs of the service. Candidatesmust be able to provide documentary relevant CPD evidence in support of theirapplication at interview.

The department has a specialist portfoliotraining programme in place and has a proven track record of success. Thesuccessful applicant will be expected to take an active role in the trainingand development of staff within the department from MLA to Band 4.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Over reliance onAI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances ofsuccess

For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two yearsof experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to considersponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria andhave a current visa expiring within 3 months)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Blood Sciences Department is UKAS accredited and part ofyour role will be to complete all required quality documentation includingtraining, competency and CPD.

You must be an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, have anIBMS accredited BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent.

Candidates working towards HCPC registration will beconsidered. Candidates must be able toprovide documentary relevant CPD evidence in support of their application atinterview.

The main automation in Haematology is changing in 2025 toSiemens Hema analysers and stainers, Coagulation ACL TOPS 550 analysers andBlood Transfusion to Ortho automated technology.

Clinical Biochemistry at CDDFT processes approximately800,000 samples per year utilising Siemens Advia XPT Chemistry and XPT Centaur systemsas well as HbA1c testing, xanthochromia analysis. The laboratory continuouslyassesses and improves its testing repertoire. The LIMS is provided by ClinisysWinpath.

Experience of the above is advantageous but not essential asall necessary training will be provided.

The department operates a 24/7 shift system coveringdayshifts, late shifts, nightshifts weekends and Bank Holidays which thesuccessful applicant must participate in. There is currently one BMS covering Biochemistryon each site after 2030 and at weekends.

Cross-site cover will be required at the other sites to meetthe needs of the service.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The Blood Sciences Department is UKAS accredited and part ofyour role will be to complete all required quality documentation includingtraining, competency and CPD.

You must be an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, have anIBMS accredited BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent.

Candidates working towards HCPC registration will beconsidered. Candidates must be able toprovide documentary relevant CPD evidence in support of their application atinterview.

The main automation in Haematology is changing in 2025 toSiemens Hema analysers and stainers, Coagulation ACL TOPS 550 analysers andBlood Transfusion to Ortho automated technology.

Clinical Biochemistry at CDDFT processes approximately800,000 samples per year utilising Siemens Advia XPT Chemistry and XPT Centaur systemsas well as HbA1c testing, xanthochromia analysis. The laboratory continuouslyassesses and improves its testing repertoire. The LIMS is provided by ClinisysWinpath.

Experience of the above is advantageous but not essential asall necessary training will be provided.

The department operates a 24/7 shift system coveringdayshifts, late shifts, nightshifts weekends and Bank Holidays which thesuccessful applicant must participate in. There is currently one BMS covering Biochemistryon each site after 2030 and at weekends.

Cross-site cover will be required at the other sites to meetthe needs of the service.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Laboratory experience

Special Requirements

Essential

• Able to travel across trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
• Shift work
• Out of hours work

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent.

Desirable

• Computer literate
• ECDL
• Working towards the specialist diploma
• Science / English / Math A-levels

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Organise own work activites
• Prioritisation of duties
• Communication
• Medical / Scientific terminology
• Numerical : Calculations etc
• Manual dexterity, Tests and analysers
• Precise and accurate work performance

Desirable

• Additional responsibilities e.g. H&S nominee, COSHH, risk assessor

Statutory Registration

Essential

• HCPC registered

Desirable

• Membership of any other professional body e.g. IBMS

Person Specification
Experience

Essential

• Laboratory experience

Special Requirements

Essential

• Able to travel across trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
• Shift work
• Out of hours work

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent.

Desirable

• Computer literate
• ECDL
• Working towards the specialist diploma
• Science / English / Math A-levels

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Organise own work activites
• Prioritisation of duties
• Communication
• Medical / Scientific terminology
• Numerical : Calculations etc
• Manual dexterity, Tests and analysers
• Precise and accurate work performance

Desirable

• Additional responsibilities e.g. H&S nominee, COSHH, risk assessor

Statutory Registration

Essential

• HCPC registered

Desirable

• Membership of any other professional body e.g. IBMS

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

Additional information
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

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

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