Job summary
This is an opportunity for a band 5/6 position within Immunology, If you have started your specialist we could also offer Band 6 Annex u 21
HCPC-registered Biomedical scientist to perform laboratory investigations unsupervised in the laboratory and section assigned when competency has been achieved.
A trainee would be considered at Band 5 Annex u but only with previous MLA Immunology experience and currently working through your registration portfolio.
Main duties of the job
The Immunology lab is part of the Blood Sciences department based at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford. The MEHT Immunology workload is approximately 6000 tests per month with approximately 50% from GP's. Routine autoimmune and allergy tests are done in house while other tests are referred to specialist laboratories. The LIMS system is WinPath version 5 currently however we have an ongoing project for Enterprise in 2022.
Mid Essex Hospital Services, which was established as an NHS Trust in 1992, has an annual turnover of £261m and employs approx. 4,400 staff. It provides local elective and emergency services to 380,000 people living in and around the districts of Chelmsford, Maldon and Braintree (including Witham). The Trust also provides a regional wide plastics, head and neck and Upper GI surgical service to a population of 3.4 million and a supra regional burns service to a population of 9.8 million.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Immunology department at Broomfield is a well established and friendly team that is focused mainly on autoimmune disease and allergy testing, currently equipped with two Phadia 250s, a EUROBlotmaster, Quantalyser 2 and fluorescence microscope with camera. The successful candidate will work alongside the existing team of 2 x band 7, 1 x band 6 and 2 band 3s.
Immunology consultant cover is provided by South West London Pathology hosted by St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Immunology opening hours are currently8:30-5pm Monday to Friday.
The multi-faith room is a much valued resource and very well used.
The trust currently offer travel incentives such as Park and ride, discounted bus fares, careshare and currently the staff parking is free.
Band 5 BMS currently working on their Immunology specialist portfolio, would be considered for this post, on an Annex U 21.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Immunology department at Broomfield is a well established and friendly team that is focused mainly on autoimmune disease and allergy testing, currently equipped with two Phadia 250s, a EUROBlotmaster, Quantalyser 2 and fluorescence microscope with camera. The successful candidate will work alongside the existing team of 2 x band 7, 1 x band 6 and 2 band 3s.
Immunology consultant cover is provided by South West London Pathology hosted by St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Immunology opening hours are currently8:30-5pm Monday to Friday.
The multi-faith room is a much valued resource and very well used.
The trust currently offer travel incentives such as Park and ride, discounted bus fares, careshare and currently the staff parking is free.
Band 5 BMS currently working on their Immunology specialist portfolio, would be considered for this post, on an Annex U 21.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc and demonstrable Immunology Laboratory experience
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Extensive Skills in Immunology
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in Immunology
Desirable
- Extensive experience in Immunology at band 6
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc and demonstrable Immunology Laboratory experience
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Extensive Skills in Immunology
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in Immunology
Desirable
- Extensive experience in Immunology at band 6
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).
