Biomedical Scientist / Trainee Biomedical Scientist - Haematology - INTERNAL

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; Vor Ort; GBP 33.000 - 44.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is seeking a Biomedical Scientist to join our laboratory team. The post involves rotation through different sections and may require work at any site within the BCULHB area to maintain service continuity.

Applicants should hold an IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences degree or an HCPC-acceptable qualification, with NHS laboratory experience and a commitment to CPD. Band 6 on-call duties may apply after competence is demonstrated.

Qualifikationen

• IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences Degree or other qualification acceptable for future HCPC registration.
• NHS laboratory experience

Aufgaben

• Conform to agreed SOPs, policies and good laboratory practice; comply with UKAS and other relevant standards.
• Work on a rotational basis through department sections and may work at any site within BCULHB area to ensure continuity of service.
• On completion of competence, Band 6 post holders will cover 24/7 out of hours service as a registered scientist for emergency and core testing services.
• Support and advise laboratory support staff; prioritise investigations by clinical need and ensure optimum turnaround for urgent requests.
• Liaise with IT and equipment suppliers to resolve system or equipment failures and respond to major incident procedures when required.

Kenntnisse

NHS laboratory experience

Blood science tests

Out of hours availability

Ausbildung

IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences Degree

HCPC registration

Jobbeschreibung

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD.

Please note that appointment will be made at Band 5 Annex 21, 75%, Band 5 depending on qualifications. As a Biomedical Scientist, the post holder will be required to work within the professional standards expected as a registrant of the Health Professions Council (HCPC) and maintain a portfolio of evidence supporting Continuing Professional development (CPD).

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to conform to agreed standard operational procedures, policies and good laboratory practice and also within their work duties, comply with the standards as required of UKAS and other relevant professional and Legislative Bodies (e.g. HTA, BSQR).

The post holder will be required to work on a rotational basis through the different sections of the department, and may be required to work on any site within the Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board (BCULHB) area to enable continuity of service.

On completion of the necessary competence requirements, Band 6 post holders will be required to cover 24/7 out of hours service working as a registered scientist to deliver safe and effective specialist emergency and core testing services requiring the post holder to:

• Support and advise laboratory support worker colleagues
• Prioritise investigations in accordance to clinical need, ensuring optimum turnaround for urgent requests
• Manage emergency requests, single or multiple
• Liaise with IT and specialist equipment suppliers to resolve system or equipment failures
• To respond to Major incident procedures should the need arise

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and "Proud to Lead" competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Important information about application language

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications

• IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences Degree or other qualification acceptable for future HCPC registration.
• NHS laboratory experience

Desirable criteria

• Completion of IBMS Registration Portfolio
• Completion of IBMS Specialist portfolio
• HCPC registration

Experience

Essential criteria

• Clinical laboratory experience
• Experience of Blood Science tests/procedures

Desirable criteria

• Experience of automated and manual laboratory procedures.
• Experience of analytical platforms used in BCUHB.
• Able to provide evidence of ongoing personal development.
• Evidence of out of hours working or willingness to participate.