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Biomedical Scientist/Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Oldham

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist in a busy Biochemistry laboratory. Join a team dedicated to delivering high-quality care while gaining experience in various techniques and equipment.

Qualifications

  • HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist required.
  • Willingness to undertake internal training program.

Responsibilities

  • Work across a range of sections in the Biochemistry laboratory.
  • Process over 10 million tests per annum.

Skills

Computer literacy
Good communication skills
Awareness of confidentiality issues
Awareness of health and safety issues

Education

HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Biochemistry

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist in a busy but friendly Biochemistry laboratory in the Bury/Rochdale/Oldham Sector of NCA Foundation Trust. Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team and work across a range of sections where you will receive thorough training and gain experience in a wide range of techniques.

Main duties of the job

The Northern Care Alliance Foundation NHS Trust is one of the largest non-teaching NHS Trusts in the UK and the Biochemistry service processes over 10 million tests per annum. The department is well equipped with new Siemens Atellica systems, Sebia Capillarys & Hydrasys protein electrophoresis equipment, HM-JACKarc analyser for FIT testing and IL blood gas analysers. The department is fully computerised with Clinisys LabCentre and Siemens ADM middleware.

The custom built, state of the art Central Service Laboratory at The Royal Oldham Hospital opened in March 2007 and also serves the trust sites at Fairfield General Hospital, Bury and Rochdale Infirmary. There is an Essential Service Laboratory at Fairfield General Hospital.

About us

The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.

In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Job description
Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
Desirable

  • IBMS Specialist Portfolio or equivalent in Biochemistry/Willing to work towards IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Biochemistry
Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Computer literacy
  • Good communication skills
  • Awareness of confidentiality issues
  • Awareness of health and safety issues
  • Experience in an NHS Biochemistry Laboratory
Desirable

  • Experience and knowledge in quality matters
Other

Essential

  • Willingness to undertake the internal departmental training program
  • Flexible approach to working patterns
Desirable

  • Experience in out of hours working
Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
Desirable

  • IBMS Specialist Portfolio or equivalent in Biochemistry/Willing to work towards IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Biochemistry
Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Computer literacy
  • Good communication skills
  • Awareness of confidentiality issues
  • Awareness of health and safety issues
  • Experience in an NHS Biochemistry Laboratory
Desirable

  • Experience and knowledge in quality matters
Other

Essential

  • Willingness to undertake the internal departmental training program
  • Flexible approach to working patterns
Desirable

  • Experience in out of hours working
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Oldham Care Organisation

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH

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