Biomedical Scientist / Specialist Biomedical Scientist Point of Care

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Gateshead is looking for a Biomedical Scientist to support the development of clinical pathology services. The ideal candidate will have an accredited degree, HCPC registration, and experience in a Pathology lab. Responsibilities include providing diagnostic expertise and advice, working unsupervised in a supportive team environment, and ensuring high-quality laboratory services across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a Pathology laboratory.
• Experience of modern laboratory techniques required.
• Current Specialist BMS experience within a clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to clinical users regarding test requirements.
• Work unsupervised in the laboratory.
• Develop knowledge and skills in specialist diagnostic techniques.

Skills

Calm supportive disposition

Excellent interpersonal/communication skills

Personable approach

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously

Adaptability in a changing environment

Willingness to work flexibly

Education

Accredited BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent

HCPC Professional Registration

Job description

Job summary

To support the development of the South of Tyne Clinical Pathology Services, an opportunity has arisen for a Biomedical Scientist (Band 5) / Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) to join a friendly professional team within our Point of Care and Bowel Cancer Screening Department, the post holder will contribute to the provision of the clinical laboratory service, as part of a team of Biomedical Scientists and support workers, which provide a service across the three hospital sites; Gateshead, Sunderland and South Tyneside.

The Gateshead site is a new state of the art laboratory with all staff rotating into this area to train on new processes. The purpose of the post is to ensure that the Point of Care and Bowel Cancer Screening Department is able to meet the needs of the service both now and in the future. Staff will be required to rotate across all laboratory sites and participate in the departments shift rota pattern.

Salary offered will be dependent on current position, qualification and previous experience within the NHS.

The post will be on Gateshead Health NHS Trust terms and conditions of employment.

Main duties of the job

To be eligible to apply for the post you must meetALL the essential criteria requirements of the relevant personal specification (Biomedical Scientist (Band 5) / Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6). Please ensure you respond to all personal specification requirements in your application.

To apply for this position you will meet the relevant personal specification and have experience working in a Pathology laboratory environment. In addition to the relevant qualifications and experience the following attributes will be key:

• Calm supportive disposition
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
• Personable approach
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously
• Adaptability in a changing environment
• The willingness to work flexibly

About us

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As part of the team the post holder will have developed knowledge, experience and competency in diagnostic techniques and must have Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) State Registration. Registration enables the post-holder to work unsupervised as well as a IBMS specialist portfolio. It is a primary role of the post to provide advice to clinical users of the service regarding test requirements and expected turnaround times. The post holder will be expected to further develop knowledge and skills of the specialist diagnostic techniques of the Point of Care department.

Job description
Job responsibilities

As part of the team the post holder will have developed knowledge, experience and competency in diagnostic techniques and must have Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) State Registration. Registration enables the post-holder to work unsupervised as well as a IBMS specialist portfolio. It is a primary role of the post to provide advice to clinical users of the service regarding test requirements and expected turnaround times. The post holder will be expected to further develop knowledge and skills of the specialist diagnostic techniques of the Point of Care department.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Based upon Band 6)

Essential

• Accredited BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent, HCPC Professional Registration
• Knowledge of specialist point of care procedures to post-graduate diploma level or equivalent acquired through CPD, short courses
• Specialist portfolio or equivalent.

Desirable

• Post Graduate Diploma, Working towards MSc or equivalent

Experience (Based upon Band 6)

Essential

• 3 Years post graduate specialist training.
• Minimum of 3 yrs experience of modern laboratory techniques and good knowledge of current professional issues.
• Current Specialist BMS experience within a clinical laboratory or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Experience of highly specialised techniques

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of specialist point of care procedures to post-graduate diploma level or equivalent acquired through CPD, short courses

Desirable

• Knowledge of Clinical Pathology Accreditation Inspections, Quality Management Systems and Audit Statistical Analysis

Person Specification
Qualifications (Based upon Band 6)

Essential

• Accredited BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent, HCPC Professional Registration
• Knowledge of specialist point of care procedures to post-graduate diploma level or equivalent acquired through CPD, short courses
• Specialist portfolio or equivalent.

Desirable

• Post Graduate Diploma, Working towards MSc or equivalent

Experience (Based upon Band 6)

Essential

• 3 Years post graduate specialist training.
• Minimum of 3 yrs experience of modern laboratory techniques and good knowledge of current professional issues.
• Current Specialist BMS experience within a clinical laboratory or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Experience of highly specialised techniques

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of specialist point of care procedures to post-graduate diploma level or equivalent acquired through CPD, short courses

Desirable

• Knowledge of Clinical Pathology Accreditation Inspections, Quality Management Systems and Audit Statistical Analysis

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

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

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