Job overview
Would you like a rewarding career at the heart of healthcare?
A vacancy has arisen for a Biomedical Scientist within the Blood Sciences pathology department at Scarborough Hospital.
The successful candidate will be part of a team providing an efficient, high quality diagnostic service through participation in the specialist technical and scientific operations within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion department Department.
The department is fully equipped with the Sysmex XN haematology analysers, Sysmex CN coagulation analysers and Grifols Eflexis analysers and Gel Column technology in Blood Transfusion.
Please note it will be a contractual requirement to participate in the 24/7 shift system upon successful competency assessment in the department.
We value our staff and fully support their professional development. For example, we have regular meetings on current topics and cases and we encourage our team to attend training courses.
As an IBMS approved training laboratory, we encourage and support all Band 5 staff to obtain the IBMS Specialist Diploma. For Band 6 staff, we encourage and support staff in achieving the IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma to enable career progression.
The laboratory is UKAS accredited and has MHRA compliance.
Please get in touch with us to arrange a tour of the laboratory to see for yourself what an interesting and friendly place it is!
Main duties of the job
Under supervision:
1. To carry out the analysis of patient samples, quality controls (QC) and external quality assessment samples (EQA) according to departmental SOPs and departmental Quality Assurance Policy.
2. To ensure that specialist equipment within the area of work is functioning efficiently through good housekeeping, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
3. Technical validation of patient results.
4. Communicate effectively with clinicians, nurses and other service users on information of a technical nature.
5. To undertake shift work including evening, weekend and night work. This will involve working mostly alone and includes the provisional authorisation of results that are used for immediate patient management, carrying potentially serious consequences if any errors occur in the process
Applications from those working towards completion of the IBMS portfolio for HCPC registration may be considered.
Working for our organisation
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
6. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
7. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
8. A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
9. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
10. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
11. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
12. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
13. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
14. BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science course (or alternative IBMS approved qualification)
15. Registration with the HCPC via portfolio route* * Candidates with a pending HCPC-registration application may be considered
Desirable criteria
16. IBMS membership / membership of another professional organisation
Experience
Essential criteria
17. Knowledge of laboratory safety
Desirable criteria
18. Experience in a Blood Science laboratory offering a similar test repertoire
Skills
Essential criteria
19. Excellent verbal and oral communication skills
20. Ability to foster good working relationships with colleagues and service users
21. Attention to detail skills
Desirable criteria
22. Experience in teaching, training and development of staff