Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A vacancy for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist has opened at a leading NHS Trust. The position involves performing crucial biochemistry procedures and collaborating with healthcare professionals in a busy 24/7 environment. Ideal candidates will have HCPC registration and significant experience to support patient diagnostics and care.

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience in Clinical Biochemistry.
• Ability to achieve HCPC registration within 6 months if exceptional.
• Full participation in the 24/7 shift rota required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialist procedures in Clinical Biochemistry.
• Ensure analytical and technical validity of investigations.
• Liaise with medical and administration staff as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical validity assurance

Liaising with healthcare professionals

Education

HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist

Tools

Roche analysers

Sebia analysers

Job description

A vacancy has arisen for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist within Clinical Biochemistry. Our busy department operates over two sites, and provides a 24/7 service to our patients and service users.

The department is an accredited training laboratory and provides opportunities for CPD and personal development.

The automated laboratory is equipped with Roche analysers, and the specialist protein section utilises Sebia analysers.

Full participation in the 24/7 shift rota will be required after appropriate training.

Consideration will also be given to exceptional candidates who can demonstrate that they are able to achieve HCPC registration within 6 months of commencement.

The post holder will be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with significant post-registration experience gained within Clinical Biochemistry. They will contribute to the provision of a continuous and comprehensive Clinical Biochemistry service. This will involve performing routine and specialist procedures and investigations to support healthcare professionals in the effective diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and discharge of patients. They will ensure the analytical and technical validity of investigations. They will liaise with medical, scientific and administration staff within the department, hospital and community, and with service users, including patients, when required.

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dawn Herbert Job title: Biochemistry Operations Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0151 5521853