Biomedical Scientist (Clinical Chemistry) - Registered/Specialist

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

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is seeking a highly motivated Biomedical Scientist for the Clinical Chemistry department. Candidates are expected to have an IBMS accredited degree and current registration with HCPC. The role includes quality assurance responsibilities and requires flexibility to participate in the out of hours service.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Support for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Hold current registration with the HCPC.
• Experience in Clinical Chemistry is ideal.
• Participation in out of hours service is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure tests are performed efficiently and to established standards.
• Assist in maintaining high scientific and technical standards.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering as required.

Skills

Flexibility

Motivation

Technical skills

Education

IBMS accredited degree in Biomedical Sciences

Job description

Biomedical Scientist (Clinical Chemistry) - Registered/Specialist

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South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology (SYBP) is on a transformational journey that will fully integrate our existing pathology services, providing the best possible service for patients and clinicians across the Integrated Care System. It is our mission to deliver high-quality and innovative laboratory medicine solutions to patients, clinicians and partners to improve health, add value to patient care, safeguard best clinical outcomes and support the transformation of healthcare across SYB and beyond.

A vacancy has arisen for a Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly and hardworking team in the Clinical Chemistry department at Rotherham Hospital, which forms part of the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Network.

We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist with a flexible approach to work.

Participation in the out of hours service is an essential requirement, once deemed competent in all relevant areas. The OOH service is provided over 24/7, 365 days.

Applicants must possess an IBMS accredited degree in Biomedical Sciences, ideally with relevant experience in Clinical Chemistry, and hold current registration with the HCPC (Band 5/Band 6 BMS). If applying for a Band 6 role, candidates will have completed the IBMS specialist portfolio in Clinical Biochemistry or be ready for assessment.

• Ensure all tests are performed efficiently within the assigned time and in accordance with established protocols to the required standards.
• Assist in maintaining high scientific and technical standards.
• Maintain complex pieces of laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results are produced for patients.
• Participate in out of hours rotas covering the 24/7 routine Biochemistry service.
• To be accountable for own professional actions and work for long periods of time without direct supervision.
• Assist in monitoring quality standards, perform audit as directed in line with service needs.
• Monitor stock levels and assist senior members of staff with ordering and organising stock as required.
• Participate in regular CPD activities to maintain up to date knowledge and experience
  
  

Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 5 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 6.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

STHFT operates with a budget of £1.2 bn, has a workforce of over 18,500 employees, covers five hospital sites, provides care from over forty community settings, and has an excellent reputation for research.

As an organisation we value and respect our staff and the community we serve. We provide excellent staff benefits; this includes commitment to professional development but also many initiatives to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jessica Merrills Job title: Biochemistry Lead BMS Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01709424241

Please contact Jess Merrills ([e-mail]) or the Biochemistry Laboratory (01709 424241) if you require any further information or would like an informal visit

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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