Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5/6 Biomedical Scientist to join the Clinical Chemistry Department at Hull which is part of the Scarborough, Hull and York Pathology Service.
You will join a dedicated team delivering an efficient, high-quality diagnostic service. The role involves participation in scientific work for the investigation of pathological disease within a busy Clinical Biochemistry laboratory.
The Biochemistry department is fully equipped with a Beckman Coulter Automated Track, AU5800 series chemistry analysers, and DXI and Roche Immunoassay analysers. The department also has a range of specialist equipment, which includes: Two mass Spectrometers, ICP-MS and HM-JACKarc.
The laboratory is UKAS accredited and committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and patient care.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a busy department dedicated to providing a high quality, patient centered service.
The successful candidate will be required to participate in the 24/7 shift system.
Applicants who have successfully completed an IBMS Specialist Portfolio will be employed on the appropriate AfC Band 6 rate if successful.
We value our staff and fully support their professional development. As an IBMS approved training laboratory, we encourage and support all Band 5 staff to obtain the IBMS Specialist Diploma.
Main duties of the job
1. To carry out the analysis of patient samples providing a range of diagnostic methods
2. To ensure the quality and timeliness of results by use of internal quality controls (IQC) and external quality assessment samples (EQA) according to departmental SOPs and departmental Quality Assurance Policy.
3. To ensure that specialist equipment within the area of work is functioning efficiently through good housekeeping, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
4. To perform technical validation of patient results.
5. To communicate effectively with clinicians, nurses and other service users regarding patient results and service updates.
6. To undertake shift work including evening, weekend and night work.
If you wish to apply for this post as a Secondment opportunity, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying.