Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly and hardworking team within the Virology department at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals , which forms part of the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Network.
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist with a flexible approach to work. Participation in the out of hours service is an essential requirement, once deemed competent in all relevant areas.
Applicants must possess an IBMS accredited degree in Biomedical Sciences, have relevant experience in Microbiology, and hold current registration with the HCPC (Band 5/Band 6 BMS). Ideally, candidates will have completed the IBMS Specialist diploma (Band 6 BMS) or be ready for assessment.
We will also consider applicants without a specialist portfolio or extensive experience if no suitable band 6 level applications are received. In these circumstances, we would appoint to AFC band 5.
Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 5 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 6.
Main duties of the job
- To carry out complex analytical and processing procedures
- To be responsible for the production of accurate and timely Laboratory testing
- To maintain high scientific and technical standards
- Promote and maintain a high standard of relevant education and training
- Adhere to all STH Trust, SYBP and Departmental Policies
- Perform a range of Microbial analytical methodologies
- Participate in molecular techniques according to standard operation procedures.
- Develop specialist Microbiology knowledge to enable interpretation of a wide range of complex patient investigations.
- Develop manual dexterity skills in order to perform accurate and precise processing and analysis.
- Interpretation of clinical information for relevant detection and / or identification of pathogens.
- To plan own workload effectively and efficiently to ensure section workloads
- Concentrate for extended periods of time whilst performing the analysis
- Assist in planned Research and Development.
- To work within the biological safety Containment level 3 laboratories whilst adhering to health & safety requirements.
- To assist in a specialist area such as Quality, Health and Safety, Internal Quality Control, Audit training etc.
About us
The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Partnership (SYBP) is a partnership between the five Acute Trusts within the ICS footprint, hosted by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. By coming together as a single service SYB Pathology will ensure all patients and clinicians across the ICS footprint receive equitable access to high quality, innovative pathology services, providing the best clinical outcomes.
SYBP are invested in training, developing, and supporting staff in all aspects including academic courses from certificates of achievement, registration, specialist and higher specialist IBMS portfolios, apprenticeships and leadership and management qualifications.
We pride ourselves in enabling opportunity across all our sites to develop staff and provide a strong and sustained service for the future.
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.
MicrobiologyThe SYB Microbiology department provides a complete analytical and diagnostic service that assists in the diagnosis of infections in inpatients, outpatients, and General Practitioners across SYB. It also offers specialist testing to other hospitals outside the SYBP network.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 5 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 6.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 5 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 6.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- IBMS accredited BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
- Registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
- Completion of IBMS post graduate registration portfolio or equivalent
- Commitment to complete and maintain Mandatory Training and required Laboratory competencies
- Commitment to complete the relevant Specialist BMS IBMS portfolio
- (Band 6) IBMS Specialist Diploma in a relevant specialist subject
- (Band 6) Commitment to continuous professional development required to maintain HCPC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of continued CPD including relevant courses with regards to H&S, leadership, quality or training
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Keyboard and basic IT skills
- Have an awareness of Health & Safety issues
- Can communicate effectively with staff of all grades
- (Band 6) Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach
- (Band 6) Evidence of good manual dexterity
- (Band 6) Able to follow and work to SOP and Policy
- (Band 6) Ability to work individually and part of a team.
- (Band 6) Maintains composure in pressurised situations
- (Band 6) Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
- (Band 6) Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time whilst performing scientific analysis
Experience
Essential
- Experience with a range of laboratory techniques
- (Band 6) Detailed understanding of job content
- (Band 6) Ability to work with other colleagues to improve and develop working practices
- (Band 6) Discipline specific NHS experience in a UKAS accredited laboratory (Microbiology/Virology/Histopathology/ Bood sciences * laboratory)
- (Band 6) Multi - disciplinary awareness
- (Band 6) Experience with a wide range of laboratory techniques in use across Blood sciences
- (Band 6) Experience working within a laboratory providing local, regional or national tertiary reference facilities
- (Band 6) Experience in the implementation of new methodologies and /or equipment
- (Band 6) Experience with the UKAS accreditation process
- (Band 6) Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities
Desirable
- Discipline specific NHS laboratory experience
- Multi - disciplinary awareness
- Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- IBMS accredited BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
- Registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
- Completion of IBMS post graduate registration portfolio or equivalent
- Commitment to complete and maintain Mandatory Training and required Laboratory competencies
- Commitment to complete the relevant Specialist BMS IBMS portfolio
- (Band 6) IBMS Specialist Diploma in a relevant specialist subject
- (Band 6) Commitment to continuous professional development required to maintain HCPC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of continued CPD including relevant courses with regards to H&S, leadership, quality or training
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Keyboard and basic IT skills
- Have an awareness of Health & Safety issues
- Can communicate effectively with staff of all grades
- (Band 6) Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach
- (Band 6) Evidence of good manual dexterity
- (Band 6) Able to follow and work to SOP and Policy
- (Band 6) Ability to work individually and part of a team.
- (Band 6) Maintains composure in pressurised situations
- (Band 6) Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
- (Band 6) Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time whilst performing scientific analysis
Experience
Essential
- Experience with a range of laboratory techniques
- (Band 6) Detailed understanding of job content
- (Band 6) Ability to work with other colleagues to improve and develop working practices
- (Band 6) Discipline specific NHS experience in a UKAS accredited laboratory (Microbiology/Virology/Histopathology/ Bood sciences * laboratory)
- (Band 6) Multi - disciplinary awareness
- (Band 6) Experience with a wide range of laboratory techniques in use across Blood sciences
- (Band 6) Experience working within a laboratory providing local, regional or national tertiary reference facilities
- (Band 6) Experience in the implementation of new methodologies and /or equipment
- (Band 6) Experience with the UKAS accreditation process
- (Band 6) Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities
Desirable
- Discipline specific NHS laboratory experience
- Multi - disciplinary awareness
- Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities
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).
