Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists,to join our friendly team at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH).
This is a 1-year fixed term post available in Haematology/Blood Transfusion, covering maternity leave. Staff routinely work at a single base but will be required to work at either of our alternative sites, The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, or The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital, Oswestry. Suitably qualified trainees will be considered for a Band 5 post.
The Haematology and Blood Transfusion Departments are looking to appoint a Biomedical Scientist, to assist with the provision of a diagnostic service and support the delivery of a 24 hour per day, 7 days per week service as part of a 37.5 hour working week - including evenings, nights, weekends and bank/public holidays.
Main duties of the job
- Assist in the provision of a diagnostic service.
- Perform competently a range of laboratory techniques and procedures in one or more section(s) of the Blood Science Department either singly, or as part of a team, that equate to the training and level of responsibility of a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered BMS.
- Supervise support workers, students and other untrained or unqualified staff in the performance of tests according to standard operating procedures.
- Work flexibly, as part of a team to support the delivery of a24 hour per day, 7 days per week service. Commence a period of specialism training, culminating in the award of an IBMS Specialist Diploma
About us
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital (SaTH) Pathology Services are accredited to UKAS standards.
The Haematology section is equipped with Sysmex analysers. Automated Biorad Equipment is in use in the Blood Transfusion Department.
The departments are approved IBMS/HCPC training laboratory and continuous professional development is actively encouraged
The Trust
The two SATH Hospitals, The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford are just a 30 minute drive apart. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital is a specialist orthopaedic hospital in the outskirts of Oswestry, the Blood Science service is provided by SATH.
The Area
We are ideally located between the north and the south, making travelling around the UK extremely easy. As well as being only a short distance from major cities and busy transport links including Birmingham airport, our county also borders with beautiful North Wales which is abundant in outdoor activities, brilliant beaches and thrilling scenery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(Hons) in Biomedical Sciences (IBMS approved) or equivalent
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science or equivalent professional body.
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of Biomedical procedures in a relevant discipline; gained through clinical placement in an NHS environment or equivalent.
Desirable
- Experience of using instrumentation used in the department, or similar.
- Experience of using Pathology IT systems and a Quality management software.
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft software in particular Word and Excel.
- Theoretical knowledge of Biomedical procedures
Desirable
- Health and Safety knowledge
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and Quality Assurance
- Knowledge of Laboratory accreditation and compliance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(Hons) in Biomedical Sciences (IBMS approved) or equivalent
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science or equivalent professional body.
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of Biomedical procedures in a relevant discipline; gained through clinical placement in an NHS environment or equivalent.
Desirable
- Experience of using instrumentation used in the department, or similar.
- Experience of using Pathology IT systems and a Quality management software.
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft software in particular Word and Excel.
- Theoretical knowledge of Biomedical procedures
Desirable
- Health and Safety knowledge
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and Quality Assurance
- Knowledge of Laboratory accreditation and compliance.
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).
