Band 5 Pre-Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Immunology)
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Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a centre of Pathology excellence at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB), one of the largest teaching hospitals in England. We have state of the art facilities across 4 sites (Queen Elizabeth, Heartlands, Good Hope & Solihull hospitals).
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic & experienced Pre-Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 5) with experience in aspects of Immunology who must be a HCPC registered BMS. This role is based at Heartlands Hospital but there may be a requirement to work across all UHB sites.
Our department provides a dynamic service that promotes innovation & service development. We are committed to staff health & well-being, training & development equipping staff with the tools to embark on an exciting & fulfilling career.
Our service is UKAS accredited, made up of a specialist and experienced team, all working towards a common goal. The department uses a range of state-of-the-art equipment including:
*Thermofisher Phadia Immunocap 250 analysers
*Sebia Octa Cap 3 & Hydrasys
*Beckman Navios & Aquios Flow Cytometers
*Binding Site Optilite analysers
*Werfen QL3000 and DS2 analysers
*Euroimmun Euro Blot One analyser
Interviews will be held face to face at Heartlands Hospital Birmingham
Main duties of the job
The laboratory operates an extended service with an expectation to support departmental shift systems as required, after training - including weekends & public holidays.
Shifts include Early (08:00-16:00), Day (09:00-17:00) and Mid (12:00-20:00) The hours worked are led by the demands of the service and may be amended as required.
The candidate will be expected to have a good understanding of areas within Immunology, working in different sections on a rotational basis maintaining skills & competency. We are looking for people who work well in a team & are excellent communicators.
The post holder will be responsible for performing tasks to meet the needs of the lab service. This could include a range of technical, scientific, professional & clinical duties to achieve the objectives of efficient & effective patient care, ensuring that the needs of the laboratory are met to deliver a quality clinical service including but not limited to:
*To safely handle, use & dispose of biological samples including blood, urine, faeces, CSF & semen, body tissues & other body fluids/samples and hazardous &/or radioactive chemicals
*Undertake maintenance on a wide range of specialised lab instruments & equipment prior to them being used for patient investigations
*Maintain compliance with good laboratory practice, quality assurance procedures in accordance with UKAS ISO 15189 standards.
*Technically validate, interpret & report results within the agreed turnaround times.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Details
Date posted
07 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-9005679
Job locations
Heartlands Hospital
Bordesley Green E
Birmingham
West Midlands
B9 5SS
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Heartlands Hospital
Bordesley Green E
Birmingham
West Midlands
B9 5SS
Employer's website
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