Qualified Biomedical Scientist

Integrated Care System; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for qualified Biomedical Scientists within the Integrated Care System, focusing on Haematology and Blood Transfusion. Candidates will support a high-quality diagnostic service across multiple sites in Gateshead while emphasizing innovation and professional development. Applicants are expected to possess an IBMS Accredited BSc and considerable experience in NHS Pathology.

Qualifications

• Considerable NHS Pathology Laboratory Experience.
• NHS Laboratory experience in Haematology and Blood Transfusion.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge and skills in specialist diagnostic techniques within Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
• Provide a High Quality Specialist Diagnostic Service.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal / communication skills

Enthusiasm to learn and develop technical knowledge

Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment

Education

IBMS Accredited BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent

Job description

The South of Tyne Pathology Service is an established consolidated network with laboratories across three sites, servicing both Gateshead and South Tyneside/Sunderland trusts.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion Service for a qualified Biomedical Scientist / Specialist Biomedical Scientist positions to work across the three hospital sites.

Our forward thinking and innovative department has state of the art equipment and technology and a fantastic training ethos to encourage development of staff to reach their full potential.

This vacancy is part of our 'refer a friend' scheme, this means if a friend who currently works for us has told you about this vacancy you could both receive a cash payment. The full scheme details are included with the additional documents for this role.

Main duties of the job

The clinical laboratory team provides a High Quality Specialist Diagnostic Service to improve the Health Care of the people of South of Tyne and Wear.

As part of the team the post holder will be expected to further develop knowledge and skills in a range of specialist diagnostic techniques within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion department including Flow Cytometry, Haemoglobinopathy screening and specialised coagulation.

Successful candidates will have:

• An innovative, forward looking approach.
• Excellent interpersonal / communication skills.
• Enthusiasm to learn and develop technical knowledge.
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.

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

Full participation in the relevant Department's extended working day and the out of hours service is a mandatory requirement of all posts following suitable training.

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 responsibilities

A detailed description of key duties and responsibilities can be found within the attached job specification for each grade. Please ensure you detail within your job application how you meet the applicable personal specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• IBMS Accredited BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent

Experience

• Considerable NHS Pathology Laboratory Experience
• NHS Laboratory experience in Haematology and Blood Transfusion

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.

£29,970 to £36,483 a yearDependent on qualifications and experience