Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
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
About us
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)
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.
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.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered
- FIBMS or MSc (in Discipline or equivalent) or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma (Blood Sciences) or level 7 Apprenticeship or equivalent extensive experience with a commitment to obtain a level 7 qualification.
- IBMS Specialist portfolio (Blood Sciences) or other BMS (Blood Sciences) specialist qualification
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- Further Management training
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in a UKAS accredited clinical (Blood Sciences) Laboratory
- Experience with a wide range of Blood Sciences Diagnostic techniques
Desirable
- Experience in application and monitoring of UKAS standards.
- Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, QPulse, LIMS etc)
- Ability to Lead a Team
- Effective Communication skills, written and oral
- Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach
- Ability to motivate oneself and other staff
Desirable
- Ability to deliver new services
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to complete and maintain Mandatory training and required laboratory competences
- Ability to plan, prioritise and allocate work and work under pressure.
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team
- Prepared to work flexibly including participation in weekend and evening work and out of hours rota as required
- Commitment to Providing 8am-8pm service and weekend out-of- hours work.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered
- FIBMS or MSc (in Discipline or equivalent) or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma (Blood Sciences) or level 7 Apprenticeship or equivalent extensive experience with a commitment to obtain a level 7 qualification.
- IBMS Specialist portfolio (Blood Sciences) or other BMS (Blood Sciences) specialist qualification
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- Further Management training
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in a UKAS accredited clinical (Blood Sciences) Laboratory
- Experience with a wide range of Blood Sciences Diagnostic techniques
Desirable
- Experience in application and monitoring of UKAS standards.
- Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, QPulse, LIMS etc)
- Ability to Lead a Team
- Effective Communication skills, written and oral
- Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach
- Ability to motivate oneself and other staff
Desirable
- Ability to deliver new services
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to complete and maintain Mandatory training and required laboratory competences
- Ability to plan, prioritise and allocate work and work under pressure.
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team
- Prepared to work flexibly including participation in weekend and evening work and out of hours rota as required
- Commitment to Providing 8am-8pm service and weekend out-of- hours work.
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).
