Overview
Job summary: We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry/Immunology. The service supports all hospital wards and departments, as well as GPs, clinics, and private hospitals across central and south Buckinghamshire and beyond. The central laboratory is based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, with a satellite laboratory at Wycombe Hospital. Staff are expected to work at either site as required by the service.
Responsibilities
* As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry, you will be responsible for processing laboratory tests on patient samples across one of four sub-sections of the laboratory on a rotational basis.
* Applicants must hold HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist and possess strong knowledge in Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology.
* Ideally, you will also have experience in personnel management.
* The department is well-equipped with modern, standardised analysers, including Architect, Tosoh, Osmo 1 (Advanced Instruments), Chlorochek, HM-JACK, UVikon in Biochemistry, and Helena V8 in Immunology.
* You will be expected to work cross-discipline following appropriate training and will be required to participate in the out-of-hours shift rota. Flexibility is essential, as you may be required to work at both Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Wycombe Hospital in line with service needs.
Qualifications
* BSc in Biomedical Science or an equivalent qualification
* Registered Biomedical Scientist with the HCPC.
* Experience in Immunology and Biochemistry
* Must hold an IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Clinical Biochemistry or have equivalent Band 6-level experience in a relevant field.
* Evidence of Continual Professional Development (CPD).
Compliance
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
NHS Professionals Limited
Location: Stoke Mandeville Hospital Nhs Trust, Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8AL
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