Associate Biomedical Scientist Practitioner

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, dynamic individual to join us in the role of Associate Biomedical Scientist Practitioner for Newborn Bloodspot Screening.

This is an essential role for the laboratory as the individual carries out a wide range of highly specialised laboratory procedures of varying complexity, urgency and clinical importance. The successful candidate should have significant experience of a range of highly specialised analytical laboratory techniques.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for;

Participating fully in all aspects of the analytical work of the Newborn Screening section of the laboratory
Providing an accurate and timely laboratory testing service in support of patient care
Providing support to the Newborn Screening Specimen Reception

About us

Sheffield Childrens is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.

We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision to create a healthier future for children and young people.

Outstanding patient care
Brilliant place to work
Leader in childrens health

Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.

We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working

Date posted

16 June 2021

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£21,892 to £24,157 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

425-21-3241432

Job locations

Sheffield Children's Hospital

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Department of Clinical Chemistry comprises a team of 60 staff who are committed to delivering an efficient, high quality diagnostic service. It is a busy, friendly department. We have an excellent reputation as a specialist laboratory and provide a comprehensive metabolic analytical service along with regional newborn screening, as well as the routine Clinical Chemistry service to the Childrens Hospital and paediatric patients from local GP practices.

The screening laboratory is the second busiest newborn screening laboratory in England. The region covered includes Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, South Humberside and South Yorkshire; serving a population of around 5 million. Newborn Bloodspot Screening is performed on around 75,000 babies each year. In addition, we perform dietary monitoring for the lifelong treatment of phenylketonuria (PKU) patients.

The role is linked to a national project that the laboratory is participating in with regards to screening for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID). As a result of this the post is temporary for 12 months but there may be an option to extend or make permanent at the end of this period.

The hours of work are 9am until 5pm, Monday to Friday.

The Sheffield Childrens NHS Foundation Trust is currently one of five Trusts within the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Transformation Programme. The aim is to design a Pathology Service that provides all SYB patients and clinicians with equitable access to high-quality, innovative laboratory medicine solutions that will ensure the best clinical outcomes for patients. The service will also be efficient and sustainable, encourage research and development in collaboration with Academia and Industry to improve health and innovation in the region and provide rewarding jobs and career opportunities for all staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The hours of work are 9am until 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Possess science degree or two A levels in science related subject and at least one year's relevant laboratory experience
Active in Continual Professional Development

Experience

Essential

Significant experience of a range of highly specialised analytical laboratory techniques

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Knowledge of a range of highly specialist procedures and analytical techniques relating to paediatric biochemistry
Knowledge of current professional issues relating to area of responsibility
Knowledge of health and safety and procedures for dealing with hazards and emergency situations (COSHH, fire, infectious materials, chemicals, incident reporting)
Knowledge of health and safety and procedures for dealing with hazards and emergency situations
Good technical and analytical skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Capable of utilising complex laboratory equipment and IT systems

Personal Attributes

Essential

Ability to prioritise across a range of activities
Ability to multitask
Aware of confidentiality issues

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Possess science degree or two A levels in science related subject and at least one year's relevant laboratory experience
Active in Continual Professional Development

Experience

Essential

Significant experience of a range of highly specialised analytical laboratory techniques

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Knowledge of a range of highly specialist procedures and analytical techniques relating to paediatric biochemistry
Knowledge of current professional issues relating to area of responsibility
Knowledge of health and safety and procedures for dealing with hazards and emergency situations (COSHH, fire, infectious materials, chemicals, incident reporting)
Knowledge of health and safety and procedures for dealing with hazards and emergency situations
Good technical and analytical skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Capable of utilising complex laboratory equipment and IT systems

Personal Attributes

Essential

Ability to prioritise across a range of activities
Ability to multitask
Aware of confidentiality issues

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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