Trainee (pre HCPC registered) Biomedical Scientist

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking a Trainee Biomedical Scientist for a full-time position in Liverpool. The role involves training in laboratory operations, maintaining analytical equipment, and participating in a quality diagnostic service. Candidates should hold an appropriate Science degree and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. This position offers valuable experience towards becoming a Specialist State Registered Biomedical Scientist.

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical laboratory with a good understanding of health & safety issues.
• Willingness for postgraduate study.

Responsibilities

• Undertake training to support operational functionality in laboratory areas.
• Validate analytical data before result reporting.
• Work with LIMS and contribute to Quality Management Systems.

Skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Computer literate

Good organisational skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Appropriate Science degree/equivalent qualification for HCPC registration

Commenced HCPC registration portfolio

Job description

Overview

Trainee Biomedical Scientist - Haematology. Band 5. 12 months (Secondment). Full time - 37.5 hours per week. Location: Liverpool Clinical Laboratories (LUH site network).

Post may be offered under Annex 21 AfC Terms & Conditions, subject to experience, competency and suitability. The laboratory-based at the Royal Liverpool facility supports Clatterbridge Cancer Care Hospital Liverpool and regional Haematology services; other sites provide related services as described in the full job details.

The post holder will be expected to participate in the out of hours shift pattern supporting a 24-hour analytical service. Some knowledge of theoretical and practical Haematology procedures is required; you should be able to work with initiative and demonstrate good interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake training to support the operational functionality of laboratory areas including calibrating, maintaining and operating complex analytical equipment.
• Regularly review internal quality control and external quality assurance data trends.
• Validate analytical data prior to result reporting and select/provision suitable blood and blood products.
• Work with LIMS and other IT systems and contribute to Quality Management Systems.
• Work as part of the team to provide and develop a high-quality diagnostic service.
• Operate in a UKAS ISO 15189:2022 accredited department and IBMS training laboratory.

Working for our organisation

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was formed in 2019 from the merger of two trusts. The Trust provides services across multiple sites and serves a large population in Merseyside and beyond. See the organisation’s achievements and information as part of this job posting.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will gain experience and achieve technical competence in all areas of laboratory work under supervision to become a Specialist State Registered Biomedical Scientist (B6). They will routinely perform in-depth investigations of clinical specimens, including high-risk specimens, and undertake a range of interpretative analyses.

Person specification

Qualifications
Essential criteria

• Appropriate Science degree/equivalent qualification for HCPC registration
• Commenced HCPC registration portfolio

Experience
Essential criteria

• Experience in a clinical laboratory, and a good understanding of laboratory health & safety issues

Desirable criteria
Knowledge of COSHH and Risk Assessment

Knowledge/Skills

Essential criteria

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Computer literate
• Good organisational skills
• Continuously update knowledge of the speciality
• Dextrous, good technique, able to handle fine pipettes and equipment
• Willingness to undertake CPD
• Ability to work as part of a team or individually and to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to concentrate for long periods with attention to detail
• Able to follow written and spoken instructions
• Willingness to participate in extended working day system and weekend work / out of hours work

Desirable criteria

• Willingness for postgraduate study

General

Essential criteria

• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
• Ability to act on own initiative

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Notes for applicants
Posts advertised to internal staff are open to employees of hospitals within University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; confirm your employment within your application form. Some guidance on visa sponsorship and DBS checks is included where applicable. Shortlisting and closing details may be adjusted based on application volume. All supporting safeguarding information and policies are in place as per the organisation's requirements.

Additional information

This organisation has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse. Safeguarding and DBS requirements apply to this post. Further information on DBS fees and safeguarding training is included in the full job description. If you have any personal requirements to participate in the recruitment process, contact Recruitment Services for assistance.