Job summary
The Royal Cornwall Hospital is the sole provider of Pathology services for Cornwall and is currently looking for a motivated, Specialist Biomedical Scientist, to become part of our team in the busy, professional and friendly Point of Care department.
Main duties of the job
The Point of Care department is based in the Clinical Chemistry area but covers all main disciplines of Pathology. The Point Of Care Testing (POCT) repertoire has grown significantly over the last 18 months. We currently look after equipment at 5 sites and our main site (RCHT) where your main base would be located. We have staff from several disciplines visiting these sites to supporting equipment implementation, validations, training and updates.
Point of care consist of a wide variety of devices. Our main services are Blood gases (Radiometer ABL90's & EPOC's), FBC+CRP (Horiba), Piccolo's (metabolic & Liver panels), Urine meters (Siemens dipsticks & Pregnancy), and Glucose & Ketone (Nova) to name a few. POCT is a small but very busy team and the days can be variable and challenging in terms of work.
The team work a 9am-5:30pm day most days however flexibility is required to accommodate service user needs so a slightly earlier or later start may occasionally be required. We also have a POC van to assist with getting around the county.
The position offers the opportunity to become a valued member of our friendly team in a county renowned for its beaches and stunning scenery. Further training is encouraged and supported.
About us
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
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Identity Checks
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Professional registration and qualification checks
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Employment history and reference checks
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Work health assessments
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Criminal record check standards
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Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
-
Identity Checks
-
Professional registration and qualification checks
-
Employment history and reference checks
-
Work health assessments
-
Criminal record check standards
-
Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant NHS laboratory experience
Desirable
- NHS laboratory experience in host discipline
- POCT experience
Practical/Intellectual Skills
Essential
- Able to perform complex laboratory tasks and assays
- Able to understand and deal with abnormal resutls
- Able to deal with IQC and EQA
Desirable
- Knowledge of QMS
- Knowledge of POCT connectivity solutions
Qualifications
Essential
- IBMS accredited degree + state registration
- IBMS specalisit portfolio or equivelant qualification
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant NHS laboratory experience
Desirable
- NHS laboratory experience in host discipline
- POCT experience
Practical/Intellectual Skills
Essential
- Able to perform complex laboratory tasks and assays
- Able to understand and deal with abnormal resutls
- Able to deal with IQC and EQA
Desirable
- Knowledge of QMS
- Knowledge of POCT connectivity solutions
Qualifications
Essential
- IBMS accredited degree + state registration
- IBMS specalisit portfolio or equivelant qualification
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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