Would you like to join a progressive, supportive, and innovative team contributing to the transformation of pathology services across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw? If you are seeking a new challenge in a modern, fully UKAS-accredited laboratory environment where your expertise can truly make an impact, we would welcome your application.
We are currently seeking a dedicated and motivated HCPC-registered Advanced Biomedical Scientist to join our Biochemistry team at the Northern General Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, professional, and flexible individual to be part of a friendly and hardworking department within one of the region's leading acute hospital sites.
Our laboratory is fully automated and equipped with a Roche 8000 analytical platform, including Chemistry and Immunoassay analysers, all integrated with the APEX Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
Applicants must be HCPC-registered and have successfully completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Clinical Biochemistry.
In addition, candidates should either hold, or be nearing completion of, a Master's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent qualification, such as the IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma in Clinical Biochemistry.
Extensive experience at Band 6 level within a routine Biochemistry environment is essential, alongside a thorough understanding of clinical biochemistry techniques and practices.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Laboratory Oversight
Quality Assurance
Method Development and Validation
Staff Supervision and Training
Results Interpretation
Workflow Optimisation
Instrument Troubleshooting
Data Analysis and Reporting
Research and Development
Regulatory Compliance
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
STHFT operates with a budget of £1.2 bn, has a workforce of over 18,500 employees, covers five hospital sites, provides care from over forty community settings, and has an excellent reputation for research.
As an organisation we value and respect our staff and the community we serve. We provide excellent staff benefits; this includes commitment to professional development but also many initiatives to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The SYB Pathology network includes:
Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (STHFT)
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT)
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTHFT)
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT)
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT)
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.