Trainee Biomedical Scientist / Biomedical Scientist

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd; Halifax; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trainee Biomedical Scientist to join their Cellular Pathology department. This role offers the opportunity to work in a UKAS accredited lab, processing a variety of samples and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will be involved in health and safety, training, and will rotate through different sections of the lab. With a commitment to compassionate care, this organization fosters a supportive environment where professional development is encouraged. Join a dedicated team and make a difference in patient care while enjoying flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Biomedical Science required, with HCPC registration expected within 18 months.
• Experience in a pathology lab is beneficial but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine investigations and ensure quality within the department.
• Assist in the cellular pathology service and train junior staff.

Skills

Laboratory Experience

Time Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Supervision Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Biomedical Science

HCPC State Registration

Tools

Pathology Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Job description

Trainee Biomedical Scientist / Biomedical Scientist

NHS AfC: Band 5

Main area Trainee Biomedical Scientist / Biomedical Scientist (Band 4/5) Cellular Pathology Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (up to 37.5 hours per week) Job ref 372-FSS2739

Employer Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Calderdale Royal Hospital Town Halifax Salary £26,530 - £36,483 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 27/03/2025 23:59 Interview date 15/04/2025

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.

We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.

The Cellular Pathology department at Calderdale Royal Hospital is seeking to recruit a Trainee Biomedical Scientist with an accredited degree or HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with an accredited degree to join our friendly team.

The department is UKAS accredited and IBMS approved for training. Cellular pathology covers histology, non-gynae cytology, andrology and the mortuaries. The successful candidate will be involved in health and safety, training and quality in all areas of the department.

We currently process approximately 28000 histology samples, around 13000 immunohistochemistry tests using the Ventana Benchmark Ultra, 2500 non-gynae samples, and 3000 andrology samples.

We are committed to quality and improvement. We are currently in the process of introducing digital pathology to the department.

Informal visits are highly recommended. Please contact Mandeep Singh Dhesi on 01422 224395.

Main duties of the job

• To act in a scientific role and to carry out all routine investigations within the department, following such training as may be necessary, ensuring the quality of the service.
• To assist in the provision of the cellular pathology and mortuary service for the trusts hospitals and CCGs by providing knowledge and technical skills to process, analyse, understand and interpret results of diagnostic tests.
• Rotate on a regular basis through the different sections of the department and take part in the extended working rota.
• To ensure health and safety is maintained, train junior members of staff, and be involved with quality and service development through laboratory and clinical audit.
• Continuous professional development will be essential for this post and further study will be encouraged.

Working for our organisation

Working for CHFT is all about delivering compassionate care to create an environment where patients and staff feel valued.

The Cellular Pathology Department at CHFT is a multi-skilled team which includes Biomedical Support workers, Secretarial staff, Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Histopathologists.

We work together as a team to provide a high quality service to ensure an accurate patient diagnosis is delivered in a timely manner.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To be competent in all the areas of Cellular Pathology.
• To complete a registration portfolio and become fully competent within the cell pathology laboratory within 18 months of commencing this position if successful to the Trainee Biomedical Scientist position.
• To be a point of reference to junior staff, to provide advice and supervise other members of staff.
• To coordinate work and staff within their areas in the absence of a specialist Biomedical Scientist.
• To maintain UKAS accreditation and HTA compliance.
• To participate and adhere to Health and Safety requirements.
• To have a good understanding of the Pathology Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

• State registration with the HCPC (If not attained, the laboratory will provide training and expect the Trainee BMS to complete this within 18 months of commencing this post).
• Degree in Biomedical Science

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

• Experience in a pathology laboratory (Rotation and training will be provided to an applicant with limited laboratory experience, the applicant will be expected to complete their training log supervised, within 18 months of commencing this post).
• Experience in all areas of the cellular pathology department.
• Supervision and training of MLA, associate practitioners, trainee BMS, and BMS staff.
• Experience of laboratory and clinical audit.
• Experience of UKAS accreditation and HTA.
• Andrology experience.
• Non-gynae cytology experience.

Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities

• Must be organised and have excellent time management skills.

Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co-create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that’s why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.

Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.

If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.

CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

If you have any questions please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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