Job summary
Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Band 6 - Full Time - Permanent
Applications are invited from HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientists with the relevant experience and qualifications to join our busy Blood Science department.
Applicants without Specialist portfolio but with equivalent higher qualification or experience will be considered but will be expected to complete Specialist portfolio within a specified timeframe if successful.
Tameside General Hospitalis situated eight miles to the east of Manchester and serves a population of approximately 250,000. The hospital is situated for both easy access to both central Manchester and the Peak District.
We are looking for a keen, enthusiastic and suitably qualified individual to join our small but friendly team. We are a fully computerised laboratory using to Clinisys Winpath and isoft Telepath (LIMS), with electronic links to the wards and local GPs. The Biochemistry Department is well equipped with 1 x Beckman Automate (pre-analytics), 2 x Beckman AU5800 (Biochemistry), 2 x Beckman DxI 800 and 1 Dxi 9000 (Immunoassay), 2 Tosoh G11 (HbA1c) and Sebia Hydrasys (Electrophoresis), Uvikon XS and Osmo 1 osmometer.
We are UKAS accredited and a HCPC accredited training laboratory. Applicants will be expected to participate in our 9 week continuous shift pattern which provides the 24 hour service required for each department.
Main duties of the job
To carry out technical and scientific operations in the Blood Science Department on a day to day basis enabling the provision of a high quality Pathology service to Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS FT.
To work as a Biomedical Scientist in Biochemistry as part of the out of hours 24/7 shift rota (currently 1:9)
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of laboratory information and management computer systems standard IT packages e.g. word processing and spread sheets
- Problem solving & Performing vertical, horizontal and examination audits and other audits
Desirable
- experience in Biochemistry laboratory
- Exhibit competency to work alone out of core hours
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of CPD
- Ability to work within all areas of the department
- Knowledge of theoretical and practical laboratory procedures
- Understands quality control procedures
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
- Possess developed technical skills
Desirable
- Experience of presentations
Qualifications
Essential
- A recognised Biomedical Science degree with honours which is acceptable to the Health Professions Council
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- Specialist Portfolio from IBMS in Biochemistry or equivalent experience post HCPC registration
Desirable
- Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science
- Willing to pursue further qualifications
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of laboratory information and management computer systems standard IT packages e.g. word processing and spread sheets
- Problem solving & Performing vertical, horizontal and examination audits and other audits
Desirable
- experience in Biochemistry laboratory
- Exhibit competency to work alone out of core hours
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of CPD
- Ability to work within all areas of the department
- Knowledge of theoretical and practical laboratory procedures
- Understands quality control procedures
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
- Possess developed technical skills
Desirable
- Experience of presentations
Qualifications
Essential
- A recognised Biomedical Science degree with honours which is acceptable to the Health Professions Council
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- Specialist Portfolio from IBMS in Biochemistry or equivalent experience post HCPC registration
Desirable
- Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science
- Willing to pursue further qualifications
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).
