Contact information Please contact Peter Horan if you have any queries about the role Email: peter.horan4@nhs.net Tel: 01924 317026 Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified, HCPC registered candidate to join the Mid Yorkshire Pathology Team as a Biomedical Scientist, working in the Biochemistry Department of the Blood Sciences Department. The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust consists of three hospital sites at Dewsbury, Pinderfields and Pontefract. The biochemistry department has laboratories at the Pinderfields and Dewsbury sites and are equipped with Roche Cobas Chemistry/Immunoassay analysers to provide routine biochemistry on inpatient samples at each site. In addition to this, the Pinderfields laboratory is the main hub and provides routine biochemistry testing to outpatients & GP surgeries in the Huddersfield, Pontefract & Wakefield areas. Blood Sciences is under a managed service contract with Biochemistry instruments supplied by Advanced Instruments, Helena, Northstar Scientific, Roche Diagnostics & Tosoh Bioscience. Pre and post analytic processes are dealt with by a GLP Systems track. The department operates a 24/7 shift system including weekend and bank holidays across both sites. Following an initial training period, the successful candidate will be required to participate in this rota. The laboratory has been approved by the IBMS to undertake both registration and specialist portfolio training and is accredited to UKAS 15189 (2022) standards. Please note that this role does not currently meet the UKVI requirements for Sponsorship. Main duties of the job To carry out a broad range of scientific and technical work within the department, working within Health and Care Professions Council standards of proficiency for Biomedical Scientists. To evaluate suitability of samples To identify anomalous results and take appropriate action. To carry out a range of specialist technical tasks using highly developed analytical skills. To work independently as required by managers, either as part of the out of hour's service provision or during the normal working day. To follow the quality control procedures as per departmental protocols. To attempt to solve analytical and technical problems and failures encountered while working independently. To interpret clinical information on request forms to ensure appropriate tests are carried out. To carry out technical validation of assays and investigations based on assessment of quality control results and to produce reports for clinical validation as appropriate. To work accurately and precisely in a conscientious, disciplined and flexible way. To maintain high technical standards and ensure that such areas in which you work are kept clean and tidy. To assist in senior staff in the evaluation of new methods and equipment. To conduct audit in line with UKAS guidelines and to participate in other internal and external audit activity as required. To have good organisational and interpersonal skills combined with high levels of concentration and attention to detail. Key requirements A degree acceptable to HCPC, followed by State Registration Or Final Examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science, HNC, or equivalent (In appropriate subject), followed by State Registration. Current State Registration by the Health Professions Council. A reasonable knowledge of health and safety principles applicable in working within a Pathology Department. Must understand the nature of patient confidentiality. Can demonstrate ability to work unsupervised if required. Able to demonstrate good organisational and interpersonal skills. Able to demonstrate good laboratory practice in their work. Able to communicate clearly and precisely both verbally and in writing with patients and all levels of staff inside and outside Pathology. Able to work well within a small team. Able to work under pressure. Enthusiasm to undertake appropriate training as required to facilitate service developments. A willingness to work flexibly. Be part of MY team We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Our benefits Access to the NHS pension plan Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services Extensive benefits and support, including: Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme Cycle to work scheme Home electronics scheme Car lease salary sacrifice scheme Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies Established staff networks, including LGBTQ and Race Equality Career progression, training and support Skilled worker sponsorship You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site .