Biomedical Scientist

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic, HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist for a 12-month fixed term position in Biochemistry. This role involves assisting in diagnostic services and performing various laboratory procedures, with opportunities for continued professional development.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Accredited training laboratory

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Suitably qualified Band 5 candidate.
• Desire to complete specialist portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of a diagnostic service.
• Perform a range of laboratory procedures competently.
• Participate in the out of hour's service.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Diagnostic service provision

Teamwork

Education

HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist

Job description

Job overview

*INTERNAL VACANCY*

We are looking for an enthusiastic,HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.

The post is in Biochemistry at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and open to internal candidates only.

12 months fixed term to cover maternity leave

Suitably qualified Band 5 candidates with a desire to complete their specialist portfolio will be considered .

Main duties of the job

• Assist in the provision of a diagnostic service.
• To understand, organise and perform competently a range of laboratory procedures, either singly or as part of a team, that equate to the training and qualifications of a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered BMS.
• You will be required to participate in the provision of the out of hour’s service.
• You may be required to work on any of our other sites, as the need arises.

Working for your organisation

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital (SaTH) Pathology Services are accredited to UKAS standards.The Biochemistry section is equipped with Roche Cobas 8000 analysers and Roche pre-analytics and middleware.The Protein section has Sebia,Phadia and Binding Site analysers. The department is an approved IBMS/HCPC training laboratory and continuous professional development is actively encouraged.