York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Biomedical Scientist / Trainee Biomedical Scientist

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Job summary

A vacancy has arisen at the Biochemistry department at Hull Royal Infirmary for a Biomedical Scientist with HCPC registration. We will also consider those working towards their HCPC registration who have an IBMS accredited degree, or who are in the last year of their degree and have completed their IBMS registration portfolio.

The department is fully equipped with the Beckman Coulter track system to the Beckman AU5800 Chemistry and DXi immunoassay analysers.

The department also has a Specialist testing section including Trace metals analysis, Tandem mass spectrometry, HPLC and Menarini 9210 analysers.

It will be a contractual requirement for the successful candidate to participate in the 24/7 shift system.

In addition, as an IBMS approved training laboratory we encourage and support all Band 5 staff to obtain the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Biomedical Science. For Band 6 staff, we encourage and support staff in achieving IBMS Higher Specialist Diplomas and MSc courses to enable career progression.

The Laboratory is UKAS accredited.

Main duties of the job

  • To carry out the analysis of patient samples, quality controls (QC) and external quality assessment samples (EQA) according to departmental SOPs and departmental Quality Assurance Policy.
  • To ensure that specialist equipment within the area of work is functioning efficiently through good housekeeping, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
  • Technical validation of patient results.
  • Communicate effectively with clinicians, nurses and other service users on information of a technical nature.
  • To undertake shift work including evening, weekend and night work. This will involve working mostly alone and includes the provisional authorisation of results that are used for immediate patient management, carrying potentially serious consequences if any errors occur in the process.

About us

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated in a fantastic part of the country that is home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York - consistently voted one of the best places to live in the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of acute hospital and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles.

Our annual turnover is approaching £0.5bn. We manage eight hospital sites and have a workforce of around 10,000 staff working across our hospitals and in the community.

Details

Date posted

20 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£25,655 to £31,534 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-4084297-BS-CG4

Job locations

Hull Royal Infirmary

Anlaby road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: recruitment@york.nhs.uk.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Covid-19 Vaccinations

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against Covid -19. This remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

DBS Checks

Under our criminal records check policy, we will re-claim the cost of DBS checks (where required for a role) on the commencement of your employment. Further details will be set out with your offer of employment. Volunteers and Bank roles are exempted from charges.

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) offers a confidential checking service for transgender applicants in accordance with the Gender Recognition Act 2004. This is known as the sensitive applications route, and is available for all levels of DBS check - basic, standard and enhanced.

The sensitive applications route gives transgender applicants the choice not to have any gender or name information disclosed on their DBS certificate that could reveal their previous identity. To contact the sensitive applications team, please telephone 0300 106 1452 or emailsensitive@dbs.gov.uk.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: recruitment@york.nhs.uk.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Covid-19 Vaccinations

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against Covid -19. This remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

DBS Checks

Under our criminal records check policy, we will re-claim the cost of DBS checks (where required for a role) on the commencement of your employment. Further details will be set out with your offer of employment. Volunteers and Bank roles are exempted from charges.

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) offers a confidential checking service for transgender applicants in accordance with the Gender Recognition Act 2004. This is known as the sensitive applications route, and is available for all levels of DBS check - basic, standard and enhanced.

The sensitive applications route gives transgender applicants the choice not to have any gender or name information disclosed on their DBS certificate that could reveal their previous identity. To contact the sensitive applications team, please telephone 0300 106 1452 or emailsensitive@dbs.gov.uk.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science course (or alternative IBMS-approved qualification)
  • Registration with the HCPC

Desirable

  • Specialist portfolio in related discipline or IBMS Log Book in the relevant discipline1

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a Biochemistry Department
  • Knowledge of laboratory safety

Desirable

  • Experience in a Biochemistry laboratory offering a similar test repertoire

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and oral communication skills
  • Ability to foster good working relationships with colleagues and service users
Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science course (or alternative IBMS-approved qualification)
  • Registration with the HCPC

Desirable

  • Specialist portfolio in related discipline or IBMS Log Book in the relevant discipline1

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a Biochemistry Department
  • Knowledge of laboratory safety

Desirable

  • Experience in a Biochemistry laboratory offering a similar test repertoire

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and oral communication skills
  • Ability to foster good working relationships with colleagues and service users

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hull Royal Infirmary

Anlaby road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hull Royal Infirmary

Anlaby road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Acting Chief Biomedical Scientist

Josie Ridgewell

josie.ridgewell@nhs.uk

01482607758

Details

Date posted

20 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£25,655 to £31,534 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-4084297-BS-CG4

Job locations

Hull Royal Infirmary

Anlaby road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


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