Biomedical Scientist Clinical Chemistry (Doncaster & Bassetlaw)

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Biomedical Scientist Clinical Chemistry to join their pathology team at Doncaster Royal Infirmary. The role involves performing complex analytical procedures in a UKAS-accredited lab, contributing to patient diagnosis and care. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing packages

Savings schemes and discounts

Qualifications

• IBMS accredited BSC in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent required.
• Registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Completion of IBMS postgraduate registration portfolio or equivalent for Band 5.

Responsibilities

• Act as an HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist providing scientific services for clinical diagnosis.
• Perform manual, semi-automated, and automated tests, validating results according to ISO 15189 standards.
• Participate in a 24/7 shift rota.

Skills

IT skills

Effective communication

Time management

Teamwork

Resilience

Prioritisation

Concentration

Education

IBMS accredited BSC in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent

Registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist

Completion of IBMS postgraduate registration portfolio or equivalent

Relevant IBMS specialist portfolio

IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant area

Job description

Main area: Pathology

Grade: NHS AfC Band 5/6

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (To cover 24/7 rota)

Job ref: 190-0313-DIR

Employer: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Site: Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Town: Doncaster

Salary: £29,970 - £44,962 pa/pro rata for part time staff

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 04/06/2025 23:59

Interview date: 18/06/2025

Biomedical Scientist Clinical Chemistry (Doncaster & Bassetlaw)

NHS AfC: Band 5/6

We are committed to supporting our staff through career development, flexible working, benefits, and wellbeing packages. Joining us gives access to savings schemes and discounts.

Job overview

Seeking a dynamic individual to join our friendly pathology team across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw, based at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals. Work in a modern, UKAS-accredited lab environment and make a difference.

The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Network provides integrated services across five regional sites, including Doncaster and Bassetlaw.

We invite applications from enthusiastic individuals to join our Chemistry teams at these sites, with roles involving complex analytical procedures and participation in a 24/7 shift rota.

Main duties of the job

The post involves acting as an HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist, providing scientific services for clinical diagnosis, performing manual, semi-automated, and automated tests, and validating results according to ISO 15189 standards.

Candidates should have post-registration Chemistry experience, ideally with out-of-hours work experience. A relevant IBMS specialist portfolio or equivalent is required for Band 6, while candidates working towards this portfolio are considered for Band 5.

Please note: Banding depends on experience and skills. The starting band is Band 5 unless the applicant qualifies for Band 6.

Working for our organisation

We value our staff and community, offering professional development, academic courses, and support policies. We support staff growth through training, specialist portfolios, apprenticeships, and leadership qualifications.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Ensure your application demonstrates how you meet the role criteria.

Person specification

Qualifications

• IBMS accredited BSC in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
• Registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
• Completion of IBMS postgraduate registration portfolio or equivalent (Band 5)
• Commitment to Mandatory Training and Laboratory competencies
• Relevant IBMS specialist portfolio (Band 6)
• IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant area (Band 6)
• Evidence of CPD in H&S, leadership, quality, or training

Experience

• Laboratory techniques experience (Band 5 & 6)
• Understanding of job content (Band 6)
• Teamwork and practice development (Band 6)
• NHS experience in a UKAS accredited lab (Band 6)
• Discipline-specific experience, implementing new methodologies, UKAS accreditation, leadership qualities (Band 6)

Skills and Knowledge

• IT skills, awareness of H&S, effective communication (Band 5 & 6)
• Time management, SOP compliance, teamwork, resilience, prioritisation, concentration (Band 6)

Personal Qualities

• Ability to follow instructions (Band 6)
• Participation in out-of-hours shifts, commitment (Band 6)

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