Employer University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Derriford Hospital Town Plymouth Salary £29,970 - £36,483 £29,970 - £36,483 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 26/06/2025 23:59
Biomedical Scientist
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
We are excited to invite applications from enthusiastic and dedicated HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists to become part of our highly skilled and friendly Immunology team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build or advance their career in diagnostic immunology.
As a Biomedical Scientist in our Immunology department, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality laboratory service that directly supports patient care and diagnosis. You’ll be involved in both routine and specialist analytical testing of biological samples, contributing to accurate and timely diagnostic reporting.
Main duties of the job
To process biological samples including blood, urine, faeces cerebral spinal fluid and other tissues, taking personal responsibility for the quality and authorisation of the results, which are used in the diagnosis, treatment and management of disease.
The post holder will demonstrate the high level of skill to perform complex manual, semi automated and automated analytical techniques as applicable, meeting turnaround times with prompt reporting of results used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
As a state registered Scientist with the Health Professions Council understand the pathology of disease in relationship to the results produced whilst being aware of their significance in the authorisation of patients results with reference to the normal ranges.
Will be aware of the clinical significance of results produced and using this knowledge to perform appropriate supplementary tests/investigations relevant to providing a complete report to requesting clinicians.
To prioritise work and perform urgent analyses, reporting results to requesting clinicians as appropriate.
Following protocols, request additional tests or samples to aid in the diagnosis or treatment of disease.
To understand the principles underlying the analytical processes used in your area of work so as to maintain their operation and quality of results.
Working for our organisation
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* To process biological samples including blood, urine, faeces cerebral spinal fluid and other tissues, taking personal responsibility for the quality and authorisation of the results, which are used in the diagnosis, treatment and management of disease.
* The post holder will demonstrate the high level of skill to perform complex manual, semi automated and automated analytical techniques as applicable, meeting turnaround times with prompt reporting of results used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
* The post holder will be required to provide complex information relating to test results, which may be sensitive in nature.
* As a state registered Scientist with the Health Professions Council understand the pathology of disease in relationship to the results produced whilst being aware of their significance in the authorisation of patients results with reference to the normal ranges.
* Will be aware of the clinical significance of results produced and using this knowledge to perform appropriate supplementary tests/investigations relevant to providing a complete report to requesting clinicians.
* To prioritise work and perform urgent analyses, reporting results to requesting clinicians as appropriate.
* Identify abnormal or unexpected results and ensure prompt reporting, follow up and referral to medical staff as required.
* Following protocols, request additional tests or samples to aid in the diagnosis or treatment of disease.
* To understand the principles underlying the analytical processes used in your area of work so as to maintain their operation and quality of results.
* To receive requests forms and accompanying samples, to book those into the Path Computer system, to prepare the samples (including centrifugation) for analysis, to load and unload samples from analysers, to sort into racks and transfer for storage on completion.
* Answer telephone enquiries regarding results and other general laboratory issues e.g. giving advice on the correct conditions and sample type for a particular test request.
* To operate analytical equipment within your section, within your discipline and within the department, some of which will be highly complex and require specialist training.
* To perform front line troubleshooting and repairs of analysers of highly complex, expensive automated equipment e.g. multichannel analysers, used in the day-to-day function of the laboratory.
* To participate in and understand the quality assurance programs of the department, both internal and external i.e. NEQAS (National External Quality Assurance Schemes).
* To observe all departmental, Trust, national and European Health & Safety regulations relevant to the service, ensuring attendance at the annual departmental H&S update. In addition all staff must sign the departmental H&S policy to acknowledge understanding and compliance.
* To continually update their knowledge and skills whilst documenting this in their Continual Professional Development folder.
* To ensure contemporaneous completion of your induction and training records.
* To communicate with other health care professionals in transmission and in response to telephone enquiries relating to results and the service.
* To assist in the preparation of specimens for analysis.
* To assist senior colleagues in the maintenance of adequate stocks of reagents and consumables to ensure continuous service provision.
* To follow Standard Operating Procedures at all times and as directed by senior staff and contribute to their formulation. Propose any changes to these SOPs in order to maintain the quality of the service and maximise efficiency.
* To attend meetings and training courses as necessary.
* To attend Statutory and Essential Update Training annually.
* To attend departmental briefings and/or acquaint yourself with the team brief posted on the departmental notice boards.
* To assist in the maintenance and compilation of workload statistics.
* To assist in the process of continual quality improvement. This will include audit, corrective action, preventative action and improvement processes.
* To participate in an annual IPR and achieve any targets set at this time.
* To participate in the training of Trainee Biomedical Scientists and new staff.
* To assist senior staff in the supervision of Trainee Biomedical Scientists and Assistant Technical Officers.
* To assist in audit carried out by internal and external agencies.
* To rotate through sections of the Combined Laboratory as required.
* Subject to the principle statement of employment, or within the local agreements pertaining to 24/7 provision, participate in this service.
* Participate in clinical trials or any research & development undertaken by the department, including sample preparation, analysis and collating data as necessary.
* At the direction of senior departmental staff undertake work from any source commensurate with the knowledge and skills of a state registered Biomedical Scientist.
* Ensure issues and problems are resolved satisfactorily and referred through your line management structure as appropriate.
* Cover for senior staff and be prepared to work on your own when necessary.
* To carry out other duties commensurate with the post.
* To work in other specialties within Pathology, where appropriate and as directed.
Please refer to job description for full range of duties.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
* Ability to demonstrate and apply proven knowledge of the Pathology of disease in Immunology
* Ability to perform all assays relevant to Immunology
* An understanding of the meaning of results to enable authorisation and appropriate action in dealing with abnormal or unusual results
* Demonstrable experience with specialist techniques within the discipline the post holder is expected to work
Qualifications
* Educated to BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or a degree acceptable to the Institute of Biomedical Sciences and the Health Professions Council. The latter will require a Post Graduate Certificate, a Post Graduate Diploma or an MSc in Biomedical Sciences.
* State registration with Health Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist
* Associate of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
* A willingness to undertake study leading to qualifications required for career advancement
* Excellent communication skills, being able to deal with patients and staff at all levels of the organisation with tact and diplomacy
* Accuracy/precision, whilst working within a busy environment
* Ability to work well within a busy environment
* Ablitlity to work well within a team
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY INCLUDING YOUR JUNK FOLDER.
If you need support with the online application process or require reasonable adjustments with the application and/or interview process please contact the Recruiting Manager for this post.
We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants about less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. We recommend contacting the manager of the role prior to applying and we commit to giving requests full consideration.
We welcome and encourage applicants who identify with all protected characteristics to apply for our roles. We believe that diversity strengthens our teams and improves our patients' experience. At UHP we aim to create an inclusive workplace and hospital where everyone feels they belong and included .
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Providing false information is an offence & could result in the application being rejected or summary dismissal/police action if an applicant is successful.
Please note that if you are successful in your application & accept the position you agree that the Staff Health and Wellbeing Department can access your health records from your current/previous employer in order to check the status of your inoculations & screening tests. This is an automated process & the information will only be used for these purposes prior to your taking up the position with us.
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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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