Specialist Biomedical Scientist Biochemistry

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Onsite parking

Staff restaurants

Accommodation

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the Biochemistry team at Conquest Hospital, Hastings, with cross-site working to Eastbourne. The role involves rotation across Biochemistry areas and participation in a robust training program.

The successful candidate will be HCPC registered, with near completion of a Specialist Portfolio in Biochemistry or IBMS training, and commit to quality management within an NHS setting.

Qualifications

• Must have HCPC registration and a Specialist Portfolio in Biochemistry or be near completion.
• IBMS training or equivalent evidence of specialist training is preferred.
• Demonstrated continuing professional development and attendance on courses is expected.
• Familiar with automated analysers and laboratory information systems.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through different Biochemistry sections within the department.
• Support Training Officer in delivering BMS training.
• Contribute to maintenance of the Quality Management System and accreditation standards.

Skills

Biochemistry skills

Numeracy

IT skills (MS Office)

Advanced biochemistry techniques

Health and safety knowledge

Laboratory practice

Quality-driven

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Initiative / independent work

Workload management

Working with minimal supervision

Education

B.Sc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent

HCPC registration

IBMS portfolio or equivalent

Ongoing continuing professional development

Tools

Apex Computer System

Winpath

Job description

Specialist Biomedical Scientist Biochemistry

The Biochemistry Laboratory at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a well-organised and highly motivated Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly and dedicated Biochemistry team. Our services are based over two acute hospital sites at Conquest Hospital, Hastings and Eastbourne District General Hospital - you will be based at Conquest Hospital although some cross-site working is required.

In return, the Trust is committed to the personal and professional development of its staff at all levels.

The Department is fully automated in its analytical platform using Roche Cobas Pro analysers at Eastbourne and Conquest. The Sebia Capillarys is used across both sites for HbA1c analysis and electrophoresis. The Laboratory currently uses the iLab/Apex Laboratory Information system. LIMS is due to be replaced in 2027 with Winpath Enterprise.

Full 24/ hour, 7 days a week acute services are operated at both acute hospital sites. Candidates will be required to participate fully in the shift rota, covering weekdays, nights and weekends after suitable training and assessment.

Main duties of the job

Qualified Biomedical Scientists, who have HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist with, or close to completing (as a guide minimum 75% completion) , a Specialist Portfolio in Biochemistry and suitable experience in Biochemistry within an NHS setting, or within a laboratory with IBMS training approval, are encouraged to apply.You will be required to rotate through the different areas within the Biochemistry Department. You must be keen to embrace new ways of working and develop your knowledge and skills.Our laboratories are accredited to UKAS 15189 standards and we promote a quality approach to working with all staff contributing towards maintenance of the Quality Management System.

An interest or previous experience in training would be an advantage in this role. It would be expected that the successful candidate will support the Training Officer in delivering BMS training.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

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Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• B.Sc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• State Registration (Health Professionals Council)
• Post graduate specialist training evidenced by completion of IBMS portfolio or equivalent.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills achieved through evidence of ongoing continuing professional development and attendance on educational and practical courses
• Familiar with Apex Computer System or Winpath
• Familiar with automated analysers in Biochemistry
• Familiar with manual techniques in Biochemistry

Experience

• Two years relevant laboratory experience, post HCPC registration in an NHS lab or lab with IBMS training accreditation
• Experience of working flexibly and within a team.
• Commitment to the ethos of a health care environment.
• Experience of accepting responsibility while recognising limits.
• An interest or previous experience in training

Skills

• Highly developed Biochemistry skills and techniques.
• Good scientific numeracy skills.
• Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Advanced biochemistry techniques.
• Good knowledge of health and safety legislation and procedures as applied in pathology
• Good knowledge of laboratory practice
• Must be prepared to check all work performed
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Working on own initiative and managing own workload (work planning with flexibility).
• Capable of working with minimum supervision

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.

£39,959 to £48,117 a yearper annum, pro rata