Specialist Biomedical Scientist Clinical Chemistry Band 6 with CPP OOH

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust is seeking a full-time registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join their laboratory team. Candidates must possess a degree in Biomedical Science and HCPC registration, along with experience in an NHS Clinical Chemistry lab. This role involves leadership within the chemistry department and offers competitive pay and benefits, including a robust support system for continued professional development.

Benefits

Cycle to Work

Travel Scheme

Childcare Vouchers

Onsite Nursery

Buying and Selling Annual Leave

Car Leasing

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Health and Wellbeing

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and relevant portfolio required.
• Significant discipline specific experience is essential.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development is required.

Responsibilities

• Work in all sections within the chemistry department.
• Provide leadership within the team.
• Support monitoring and investigations in the lab.

Skills

Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification

HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist

IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Clinical Chemistry

Experience in NHS Clinical Chemistry laboratory

Pathology IT systems experience

Pathology Quality management systems

Education

Biomedical Science degree

Tools

Beckman AU5800

DXI immunoassay

Vidas 3

Sebia Capillays

Sebia Hydrasys

Winpath LIMS

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our laboratory team as a full time HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Agenda for change band 6).

Candidates will need to possess an IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Clinical Chemistry if registered with the HCPC after 2006. Consideration may be given to candidates who can evidence that they are approaching completion of the specialist portfolio, who would be employed under Annex 21 conditions.

The department operates a 24/7 service utilising a continuous process pattern (CPP) system based on blocks of shifts. Out of hours working attracts a CPP payment, of approx. £8,500 per annum depending on shifts worked. The successful candidate will be required to fully participate in the CPP rota, after suitable training.

This role will be based at the Airedale General Hospital (AGH) laboratory site and the successful candidate will be employed directly by the NHS as an Airedale NHS Foundation Trust employee.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be required to work in all sections within the chemistry department, demonstrating specialist knowledge and technical skills and providing day to day leadership within the team.

The role will also include supporting the Advanced BMS EQA and IQC lead with day to day duties, including EQA and IQC monitoring, undertaking initial poor performance investigations and ensuring compliance with departmental processes.

The successful candidates will need to be enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities supported by well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to support individual and team working.

The department currently utilizes Beckman AU5800, DXI immunoassay, Vidas 3, Sebia Capillays and Sebia Hydrasys technology, in conjunction with a Winpath LIMS system.

About us

Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP is an innovative joint-venture pathology service between Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust. This partnership delivers a high quality pathology service through collaboration between three Trusts for the benefit of patient and service users.

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

• Cycle to Work
• Travel Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
• Onsite Nursery
• Buying and Selling Annual Leave
• Car Leasing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Health and Wellbeing
• Extensive Reward Scheme
• Counselling Service
• Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
• Staff Networks: Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network

Our values: We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our values are: Commitment to Quality of Care, Compassion, Working together for patients, Improving Lives, Everyone Counts, Respect and Dignity.

Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification
• HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Clinical Chemistry (candidates registered with HCPC after 2006) or equivalent qualification or experience that evidences work at equivalent level

Desirable

• Membership of professional body such as IBMS

Experience

Essential

• Significant discipline specific experience and knowledge
• Experience of working within an NHS Clinical Chemistry laboratory
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
• Experience of Pathology IT systems
• Experience of Pathology Quality management systems

Desirable

• Experience of serology and immunology
• Experience of writing/reviewing SOPs in line with local or national guidelines

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the DBS may be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the relevant government guidance.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Additional information

Employer details

Employer name
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address
Airedale General Hospital, Steeton, BD20 6TD

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