Biomedical Scientist Clinical Chemistry (Doncaster & Bassetlaw)

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is seeking a Biomedical Scientist Clinical Chemistry for its Doncaster & Bassetlaw sites. The role involves providing scientific services, participating in a 24/7 shift rota, and ensuring compliance with ISO 15189 standards. Ideal candidates will have post-registration Chemistry experience and an IBMS specialist portfolio.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Policies supporting work-life balance

Commitment to staff training and development

Qualifications

• Post-registration Chemistry experience required.
• Experience of working out of hours is desirable.
• Candidates aspiring to complete their specialist portfolio may be considered for Band 5.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific services to patients as an aid to clinical diagnosis.
• Participate in a 24/7 shift rota and undertake complex analytical procedures.
• Comment upon and validate results using scientific knowledge.

Skills

Analytical procedures

ISO 15189 standards

Teamwork

Education

HCPC registration

IBMS specialist portfolio

Job description

Biomedical Scientist Clinical Chemistry (Doncaster & Bassetlaw)

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Overview

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge in a place to take your career to the next level? Would you like to join a friendly, progressive, innovative team in pathology services across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw based at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals? Do you want to work in a fully UKAS-accredited, modern laboratory environment where you can make a difference? Then read on.

About the Network

The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Network is a fully integrated network providing pathology services across five regional sites:

• Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTHFT)
• The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRHFT)
• Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT)
• Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (STHFT)
• Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT)

We are inviting applications from enthusiastic, driven individuals to join our Chemistry teams at the Doncaster and Bassetlaw sites. The Chemistry site at Doncaster has a full track system, while Bassetlaw is a multidisciplinary lab.

Role and Responsibilities

The post holder will act as an HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist providing scientific services to patients as an aid to clinical diagnosis. Responsibilities include participating in a 24/7 shift rota, undertaking complex analytical procedures, and performing manual, semi-automated, and automated tests in line with ISO 15189 standards. The candidate will comment upon and validate results using scientific knowledge and experience.

Candidate Requirements

• Post-registration Chemistry experience
• Experience of working out of hours (desirable)
• Possession of an IBMS specialist portfolio in Chemistry or Blood Sciences, or equivalent, for Band 6 appointment
• Candidates working towards or aspiring to complete their specialist portfolio may be considered for Band 5

Please note: The vacancy banding depends on applicant experience; the starting band is typically Band 5 unless the applicant qualifies for Band 6.

Additional Information

We value and respect all staff and the community we serve. The Trust offers excellent benefits, including professional development opportunities, policies supporting work-life balance, and a commitment to staff training and development through various academic and professional courses.

Contact

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Phil Ward
• Job title: Chief BMS
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare

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