Biomedical Scientist

NHS; Worthing; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a dynamic Biomedical Scientist for the Haematology laboratory at University Hospitals Sussex. You will support various laboratory sections across Worthing and St Richards, contributing to patient care and working towards HCPC registration. The role offers career development within a diverse and supportive team.

Benefits

Competitive pay with additional shift allowance

Comprehensive training and support programs

Wellbeing programme for staff

Qualifications

• HCPC registered or significant progress towards registration.
• Experience in NHS laboratories, specifically in Haematology.
• Understanding of equality issues and championing diversity.

Responsibilities

• Undertake training in complex investigations using various techniques.
• Provide efficient clinical service for diagnosis and monitoring.
• Participate in a 24-hour shift system, including nights and weekends.

Skills

Laboratory experience

NHS laboratory experience in Haematology

Specialist techniques

Education

BSc Biomedical Sciences

Degree accredited by IBMS for HCPC registration

Job description

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Biomedical Scientist

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Job summary

Applications are invited from dynamic, motivated and forward-thinking HCPC -registered Biomedical Scientists for the Registered Biomedical Scientist role within the Haematology laboratory at University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundation trust. We are looking to recruit a Biomedical Scientist to work in the team rotating through all sections of the laboratory across the Worthing and St Richards sites.

Candidates who are working towards their HCPC registration are eligible to apply. The full band 5 post will only be awarded once full HCPC registration has been completed.

The department provides Haematology, Coagulation, Haemoglobinopathy and Blood Transfusion services to University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, General Practitioners through Primary Care Trusts, and a specialist service to other NHS Trusts in Sussex, Surrey, and Kent. It holds ISO accreditation 15189, and is approved by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences as a training laboratory.

Major investment is on-going within the Trust and, with the building of the Teaching, Trauma and Tertiary care centre over the next few years, will reinforce the Trust as a key player in South East England.

Main duties of the job

The Haematology department operates 4 sections across 2 sites: Haematology, Coagulation, Haemoglobinopathy and Blood Transfusion. The successful candidate will work across all sections of the department. The department is looking to implementa full 24 hour shift system - the successful candidates will be expected to fully participate in all aspects of this (including nights, weekends and bank holidays) subject to competency assessment. This attracts additional pay above Agenda for Change rates.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack

Job responsibilities

As a Registered Biomedical Scientist the post-holder will undertake further specialist training in a range of complex investigations using a variety of techniques, including manual, semi-automated and automated techniques on highly specialised analysers to assist in the diagnosis of disease, and monitoring of treatment. The post-holder will work as part of a team of Biomedical Scientists and support staff, to provide an efficient, cost-effective and timely clinical service to patients to support the diagnosis, monitoring and management of patients.

The department provides a specialist 24/7 Haematology and Blood Transfusion service to both acute and primary care, and to other trusts within the Sussex area.

The department is looking to implement a 24 hour shift system the successful candidates will be expected to fully participate in all aspects of this system (including nights, weekends and bank holidays) subject to competency assessment. This attracts additional pay above Agenda for Change rates.

The post-holder will maintain high professional standards, professional knowledge and competency, undertaking personal continuing profession development, and assisting with the training and development of other staff.

To see full list of duties and main responsibilities, please refer to the full job description attached to the vacancy on the Trust website.

Person Specification

HCPC registration

• HCPC registered (or significant progress towards registration)

Laboratory experience

• NHS laboratory experience
• NHS laboratory experience in Haematology
• Experience of more specialist techniques

Qualifications

• BSc Biomedical Sciences or Degree accredited by IBMS as suitable for HCPC registration

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)