Non-Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Biochemistry

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS healthcare provider is seeking a Non Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join their Pathology Blood Sciences Team. The role requires a focus on Biochemistry and demands a collaborative environment with strong team values. Candidates should have experience in NHS Blood Science and be prepared to uphold the excellence in patient care and service delivery. This position offers a supportive culture and recognition for staff achievements.

Benefits

Supportive work culture

Staff recognition awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months experience in an NHS Blood Science department.
• Ideally has Biochemistry experience.
• Holds or will achieve IBMS Registration Portfolio and HCPC registration in 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Join a skilled and motivated Pathology Blood Sciences Team.
• Deliver high-quality services with patients at the centre.
• Work primarily in the Biochemistry section.

Skills

IBMS Registration

HCPC registration

NHS Blood Science experience

Tools

Beckman AU5800

Sebia Octa 3

Clinisys Winpath LIMS

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Non Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our highly skilled and motivated Pathology Blood Sciences Team at Harrogate District Hospital.

The Pathology team at Harrogate is highly regarded having an excellent reputation with service users. The focus of the department is on delivery of a high quality service with patients at the centre of everything we do. Our vision is to achieve excellence every time.

The team at Harrogate is small and friendly requiring a high degree of team work and co-operation from its members so candidates should be prepared to be part of the close knit environment fostered in the department.

The post would suit anyone who already holds the IBMS Registration Portfolio and HCPC registration or will achieve this in the next 3 months. The post will be based predominantly in the Biochemistry section. The individual must have a minimum of 3 months experience working in an NHS Blood Science department ideally Biochemistry.

Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion, and our Hospital Point of Care Testing team along with central reception makes up our Blood Sciences Department.

The Biochemistry Department has two Beckman AU5800 routine Biochemistry and two Beckman DXI800 Immunoassay analysers, an automate and a DxA FIT and track.

We also have a specialised Biochemistry section which carries out a number of manual and semi manual techniques using the following Sebia Octa 3, Sebia Hydrasys, Binding site Optilie, two Tosoh G8s, Advanced Instruments Osmo1, Sherwood chloride analyser, Wescor Sweat conductivity analyser, HM JACKarc, and a Cary 50 Bio spectrophotometer.

Following successful UKAS assessments all sections of Pathology are compliant with ISO15189:2022 standards and fully accredited. The department has excellent IT systems with ICE requesting & reporting, Clinisys Winpath LIMS, and Q Pulse quality management system.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We Offer Colleagues

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
  
  

Please Note

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
  
  

Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Zeb Hanif Job title: Advanced Biomedical Scientist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01423 553060