Job summary
South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology (SYBP) partnership is seeking a Biomedical Scientist to primarily work at the Department of Clinical Chemistry based at Sheffield Children's Hospital.
SYBP comprises people who are committed to delivering an efficient, high quality diagnostic service, and the laboratory at the Children's is a busy, dynamic and friendly department. We have an excellent reputation as a specialist paediatric laboratory and provide a range of routine and specialist testing. The department comprises Acute Clinical Chemistry, Specialist Metabolic and Tissue Culture and Regional Newborn screening.
We are looking for one person to join the team as a Biomedical Scientist. Candidates must have registration or have achieved the qualifications required for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a "Biomedical Scientist".
Please note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant will start at Band 5 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 6.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be expected to participate in all aspects of analytical work and adhere to the 'Standards of Proficiency' as defined by the Health and Care Professions Council. Full training will be provided. Good communication and interpersonal skills are required as well as the ability to produce accurate and precise work.
The department provides a capillary phlebotomy service and the post-holder may be trained in order to assist with provision. Participation in providing an out-of-hours service, as well as weekend and bank holiday working is essential.
About us
South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology (SYBP) is a partnership between the five Acute Trusts within the ICS footprint, hosted by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.
The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Partnership fully integrates the pathology services delivered on behalf of the Partner Trusts within the Integrated Care System (ICS) footprint; Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.
The Pathology Partnership will provide the best possible service for patients and clinicians; improving health outcomes, delivering quality and efficiency benefits and ensuring a sustainable workforce for the longer term.
Blood Sciences
The SYBP Blood Sciences department provides a complete analytical and diagnostic service to inpatients, outpatients, General Practitioners and supports emergency medicine 24/7 across the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw region and beyond. Services include Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Blood Transfusion, Coagulation and Immunology along with hosting multiple regional reference services.
The successful applicant will be required to work in the Clinical Chemistry department at Sheffield Children's Hospital within SYBP. There may be the requirement to work in other laboratories within SYBP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
(Band 5 & 6) IBMS accredited BSC in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent (Band 5 & 6) Registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) IBMS Specialist Diploma in a relevant specialist subject (Band 5 & 6) Completion of IBMS post graduate registration portfolio or equivalent (Band 5) Commitment to complete the relevant Specialist BMS IBMS portfolio (Band 6) Commitment to complete and maintain Mandatory Training and required Laboratory competencies (Band 6) Commitment to continuous professional development required to maintain HCPC registration
Desirable
(Band 5 & 6) Evidence of continued CPD including relevant courses with regards to H&S, leadership, quality or training
Experience
Essential
(Band 5 & 6) Experience with a range of laboratory techniques (Band 6) Discipline specific NHS experience in a UKAS accredited laboratory (Microbiology/Virology/Histopathology/ Bood sciences * laboratory) (Band 6) Detailed understanding of job content (Band 6) Ability to work with other colleagues to improve and develop working practices (Band 6) Multi - disciplinary awareness (Band 6) Experience with a wide range of laboratory techniques in use across Blood sciences (Band 6) Experience working within a laboratory providing local, regional or national tertiary reference facilities (Band 6) Experience in the implementation of new methodologies and /or equipment (Band 6) Experience with the UKAS accreditation process (Band 6) Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities
Desirable
(Band 5) Discipline specific NHS laboratory experience (Band 5) Multi - disciplinary awareness (Band 5) Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
(Band 5 & 6) Keyboard and basic IT skills (Band 5 & 6) Have an awareness of Health & Safety issues (Band 5 & 6) Can communicate effectively with staff of all grades (Band 6) Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach (Band 6) Able to follow and work to SOP and Policy (Band 6) Ability to work individually and part of a team. (Band 6) Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work (Band 6) Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time whilst performing scientific analysis (Band 6) Maintains composure in pressurised situations
Personal Qualities
Essential
(Band 6) Understand and follow clear instructions. (Band 6) Participation in weekend and evening work and out of hours shifts as required. This includes participation in a 24/7 shift pattern.
