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Band 5/6 Biomedical Scientist Clinical Biochemistry

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Wiltshire
2 weeks ago
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Job overview

Due to retirement a part time post has arisen for well-motivated and enthusiastic HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientists to join our team in Laboratory Medicine at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust.


Applications are invited for:


HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist (band 5 or 6 dependant on meeting person specification and experience).


As a Band 6 you will have an IBMS Specialist Diploma in Clinical Biochemistry.


The laboratory is well equipped and highly regarded by its users, with a track record of excellent performance. It has just undergone a positive UKAS surveillance visit and is MHRA compliant


Hours of working: 15 hrs 

Main duties of the job

The laboratory is an IBMS registered training laboratory.


There is a strong training ethos in the department and as a Biomedical Scientist you will be given the opportunity for CPD.


In your role you will undertake day to day analysis and validation of results, together with the monitoring of quality indicators. You will participate in out of hours shifts once trained and competent in the relevant areas. The Biochemistry laboratory has a managed service contract with Roche and is runs 2x Roche Cobas 8000 lines with associated preanalytical modules. The Biochemistry laboratory also has a Specialist Protein Section using Sebia and Binding Site systems. 


Good communications skills, teamwork and an aptitude for problem solving are essential, as is a flexible attitude to work and willingness to adapt to changes in working practice. The Ideal candidate will be keen to develop their knowledge and skills.

Working for our organisation

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we’re driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.


We are an acute Trust, rated “Good” by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.


We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualification

Essential criteria

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent


State Registration as Biomedical Scientist with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Post-graduate, post-registration training in the specialist area advertised, leading to a completed IBMS Specialist Diploma (or equivalent) in the discipline advertised (or working towards)

Desirable criteria

Evidence of continuing professional development to demonstrate specialist knowledge

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Proven ability to understand all theoretical and practical aspects of laboratory procedures within the advertised discipline


Proven ability to work within all areas of the department (automated, manual and specialist
Proven ability to understand and interpret quality control / quality assurance process
Evidence of detailed working knowledge of standard IT packages

Desirable criteria

Exhibit knowledge of issues encountered whilst working alone during a shift

Experience

Essential criteria

At least two years’ experience as an HCPC registered biomedical scientist.


At least 2 years’ working experience in an ISO15189 accredited clinical/medical laboratory
Detailed working knowledge of laboratory information management systems
Maintaining the laboratory service and reporting results whilst lone working within your specified discipline

Desirable criteria

Working within an NHS laboratory

Skills

Essential criteria

Possess highly developed technical skills and be adept at all laboratory procedures.


Ability to operate / troubleshoot complex laboratory equipment including associated IT
Ability to interpret and report results
Ability to organise own workload and that of subordinate staff
Possess good interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable criteria

Competent at training other staff

Personal attributes

Essential criteria

Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual


Ability to use initiative
Ability to concentrate for long periods at technically demanding procedures
Willingness to work flexibly and adapt to workflow demands

Desirable criteria

Ability to maintain wellbeing whilst working shift patterns

Others

Essential criteria

Demonstrate an understanding of UK Health & Safety requirements, including COSHH regulations


Demonstrate an understanding of UKAS requirements

We offer excellent benefits that help make SDH a great place to work. These include but aren't limited to:-

Holiday starting at 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years for Agenda for Change staff


Holiday entitlement for Medical and Dental staff starts at 27 days for Junior/Senior Clinical Fellows, Specialty Doctors and rises to 32 days after 5 years. Consultant entitlement starts at 32 days and rises to 34 days after 7 years
An additional day's leave to celebrate your birthday (after 12 months & non contractual) pro rata
Access to a career average revalued earnings pension scheme
Life assurance if a member of the pension scheme
An extensive Health and Wellbeing offer to help you deal with life's challenges
Exclusive deals and discounts websites saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out and utility bills for home 
Cycle to work scheme
Uniform provided (where required)
On site Day Nursery and Holiday Play scheme
On site health and fitness club
On site car parking (fee's and restrictions apply)
Opportunities to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities and training, to help you achieve the job and career you want.

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