Biomedical Scientist

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Truro is seeking a motivated Band 5 Biomedical Scientist. The role requires participation in a 24/7 rota, performing routine and specialist analytical testing. Candidates should possess an accredited BMS degree and HCPC registration, along with NHS laboratory experience. This position offers opportunities for career progression and training in a dynamic laboratory environment.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Training placement

Qualifications

• Accredited BMS Degree required.
• HCPC registration is mandatory.
• Previous NHS laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertake scientific duties across all department areas.
• Participate in 24/7 service provision.
• Provide clinical technical service for analytical testing.
• Maintain and run specialist laboratory equipment.
• Supervise and mentor Trainee Biomedical Scientists.
• Support quality management systems.

Skills

Complex laboratory tasks

Understanding abnormal results

IQC and EQA handling

Good interpretive skills

Education

Accredited BMS Degree

HCPC registration

IT qualification or experience

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Royal Cornwall hospital provides pathology services for Cornwall & is currently looking for a motivated Band 5 Biomedical Scientist to become part of the Haematology, Coagulation and Blood Transfusion team covering the full range of available tests rotating through all sections.

Our laboratory has full ISO 15189 Accreditation status, and the Transfusion laboratory is fully MHRA compliant. The laboratory is equipped with Abbott Alinity HQ full blood count analysers, Werfen Coagulation TOP analysers, Grifols Erytra blood grouping analysers and access to Sebia capillary electrophoresis for haemoglobinopathy and antenatal sickle cell and thalassaemia screening. The hospital is a Haemostasis Centre with the laboratory undertaking advanced coagulation thrombotic and haemorrhagic investigations.

You will participate in a 24/7 rota after suitable training.

The department supports professional career progression and works closely with educational establishments to provide placement and training opportunities.

Cornwall offers an amazing lifestyle of outdoor activities, some of the finest beaches in the country and a safe and child friendly environment. Moorland and coastal walking, surfing, summer festivals and a warm mild climate.

Main duties of the job

To undertake scientific duties in any part of the Department as required in order to facilitate the smooth running of the service.

To participate in the 24/7 service provision

To provide a clinical technical service by performing routine and specialist analytical testing on a range of biological samples.

To maintain and run specialist equipment as deemed appropriate by the lead BMS.

To provide cover for other staff members and engage in the team ethic.

To supervise, mentor and support Trainee Biomedical Scientists and support staff.

To support the quality management system.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly withvisitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Job responsibilities

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Accredited BMS Degree
• HCPC registration
• IT qualification or experience

Experience

• NHS laboratory experience
• Practical experience in the host laboratory discipline

Skills

• Able to perform complex laboratory tasks and assays
• Able to understand and deal with abnormal results
• Able to deal with IQC and EQA
• Good interpretive skills

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.