Biomedical Scientist (Band 5)

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT; Warrington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent teaching hospital in Warrington is seeking an enthusiastic Individual for a permanent position in the Biochemistry department. The successful candidate will manage biological samples, contribute to disease diagnostics, and work with automatic analysers. Essential skills include strong communication and teamwork abilities, and prior training in Blood Sciences is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and prioritise work.
• Active participation in Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Experience in blood sciences is essential.

Responsibilities

• Processing biological samples to aid in disease diagnosis.
• Participating in quality management system.
• Covering both Warrington and Halton laboratories.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team working

Ability to work independently

IT knowledge

Education

Basic training in Blood Sciences

Job description

Job summary

An opportunity has become available for a permanent post within the Biochemistry department. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with good organisational skills to join our hard working and friendly team. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to support individual and team working is essential. These skills and attributes are in line with the Trust's values.

Main duties

• Processing samples, validating, and communicating critical abnormal results.
• Review of internal quality control and analyser maintenance and troubleshooting.
• As a band 5 BMS you will be expected to work across all areas of the Biochemistry department including the automation, electrophoresis and immunology sections.
• The laboratory has full UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189:2022 and is also approved for training by the IBMS.

About us

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.

Job description & responsibilities

The successful candidate will work with Biochemistry undertaking a range of scientific procedures using automated and semi-automated analysers involving the processing of biological samples to contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases.

All staff within the department are encouraged to actively participate in the department's quality management system.

The post holder will be expected to cover both Warrington and Halton laboratories, and participate in the Saturday morning and out of hours rotas.

Person Specification

Specific Role requirements

• Essential Ability to work independently and prioritise work
• Essential Active participation in CPD

Skills

• Essential Evidence of good communications skills
• Essential Evidence of team working

Experience

• Essential Basic training in Blood Sciences

Desirable

• Biochemistry experience

Role specific requirements

• Essential Able to work with Biological material
• Essential IT knowledge and experience

Desirable

• Analytical skills - specific to Biochemistry

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 Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT

Address
Warrington Hospital
Lovely Lane
Warrington
WA5 1QG

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