Biomedical Scientist (Clinical Biochemistry) (XR05)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

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Job summary

This is an exciting time to join one of the largest Pathology departments in the country, and in advance of moving to our new £30m Pathology building (on the St. James University Hospital site) and new Acute Hospital Laboratory (on the Leeds General Infirmary site) in 2024. The Department of Blood Sciences is seeking to recruit additional Biomedical Scientists in Clinical Biochemistry to help shape, deliver and improve the service we deliver to our patients.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work within a large busy laboratory, serving both Leeds Teaching Hospitals and the wider community. This includes the regional Oncology centre and the Leeds Children's Hospital, which is a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to gain experience in the field of Clinical Biochemistry. In mid 2024, the successful candidate will be involved in the exciting transition to our new, purpose-built hub laboratory at St. James University Hospital.

Candidates must possess an IBMS accredited BSc in Biomedical Sciences (or equivalent), and ideally will have already made progress with the IBMS Registration Portfolio. Laboratory Biochemistry experience would also be advantageous. This is a full time role which will include evening, night and weekend working across both Leeds sites, as directed by the management team. As a training role, continuation of employment is subject to HCPC registration. This post is advertised as a 12 month secondment during which period the individual must obtain HCPC registration via completion of the IBMS registration portfolio. If successful in obtaining registration status, the post will be made permanent.

We encourage all candidates to make contact with us to discuss the role(s) and we can offer informal visits to our laboratories for interested candidates.

Please note the interview will be in person due to practical elements of the interview process.

About us

Our Pathology services operate across two large university teaching hospitals in the Leeds Metropolitan area with a population of around 2.3 million and provide services both regionally and nationally. In addition to the new laboratory projects, we are also working to deploy a West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT) regional LIMS, and a new Managed Pathology Service Contract. Construction on the new Leeds Children's Hospital is also about to start, which will include all in-patient maternity and specialist neonatal services to become the largest single site maternity centre in the UK.

The successful candidate will be well supported by the wider scientific and clinical teams. The Blood Sciences Department is accredited to ISO15189 and by the IBMS as a training laboratory in both Clinical Biochemistry and Haematology. We encourage all candidates to make contact with us to discuss the role(s), informal visits can be arranged.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Date posted

14 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9298-PATH-290B

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Job description

Job responsibilities

As part of the departmental team, you will be expected to perform a range of routine and more complex investigations under the supervision of registered and experienced biomedical scientists. Working in different sections of the department you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute towards the provision of an accurate and timely service for patients. Working under supervision you will be expected to apply professional judgements and specialist skills to technically complex and sometimes difficult situations, often under pressure, as part of the team. You will be required to communicate information, often related to patient management and care, to colleagues, healthcare staff and other organizations.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

3 A levels A-C grades one of which should be chemistry or
NVQ level 3 qualification in healthcare science or
IBMS Accredited Biomedical Science Degree

Desirable

Currently enrolled on an IBMS accredited degree course

Experience

Essential

Active participation in a formal study programme and in house training in healthcare science to complete a registration portfolio.
Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet and database software packages

Desirable

Evidence of a training portfolio
Knowledge of Pathology
Health & Safety
Use of statistical analysis

Skills & Behaviours

Essential

Good communication skills
Friendly attitude
Positively contribute to change
Ability to transcribe data accurately
Good literacy skills
Dexterity and good hand eye coordination

Desirable

Customer service skills
Previous laboratory experience
Previous involvement in change processes

Other Criteria

Essential

Able to move around and between sites. Able to commit to complete training programme (up to 4 years) Able to lift moderate loads (<15kg)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

3 A levels A-C grades one of which should be chemistry or
NVQ level 3 qualification in healthcare science or
IBMS Accredited Biomedical Science Degree

Desirable

Currently enrolled on an IBMS accredited degree course

Experience

Essential

Active participation in a formal study programme and in house training in healthcare science to complete a registration portfolio.
Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet and database software packages

Desirable

Evidence of a training portfolio
Knowledge of Pathology
Health & Safety
Use of statistical analysis

Skills & Behaviours

Essential

Good communication skills
Friendly attitude
Positively contribute to change
Ability to transcribe data accurately
Good literacy skills
Dexterity and good hand eye coordination

Desirable

Customer service skills
Previous laboratory experience
Previous involvement in change processes

Other Criteria

Essential

Able to move around and between sites. Able to commit to complete training programme (up to 4 years) Able to lift moderate loads (<15kg)

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