Specialist Biomedical Scientist

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

We are looking for an enthusiastic, HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, with relevant post-registration experience to join the multidisciplinary team in Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.

We would like to appoint a suitably qualified Biomedical Scientist, to assist with the provision of a diagnostic service and support the delivery of a 24 hour per day, 7 days per week service as part of a 37.5 hour working week - including evenings, nights, weekends and bank/public holidays.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to train in relevant disciplines and to rotate through all sections of the department. You may be required to work on any of our other sites, as the need arises.

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc(Hons) in Biomedical Sciences (IBMS approved) or equivalent
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science or equivalent professional body.
• Multi-disciplinary Specialist Diploma or Specialist Diploma in more than one Blood Science Discipline or equivalent qualification e.g. BBTS Specialist Certificate.
• IOSH

Experience

• Substantial practical experience of Biomedical procedures in a relevant discipline; gained through working in an NHS environment
• Experience of Out of Hours working
• Experience of working unsupervised within scope of practice
• Experience of analyser/equipment/IQC troubleshooting
• Multi-disciplinary working experience.
• Experience of supervising junior staff and students.
• Familiar with instrumentation used in the department, or similar.
• Experience of using Pathology LIMS and a Quality management software.

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of Microsoft software in particular Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and Quality Assurance
• Knowledge of Laboratory accreditation and compliance.

Skills

• Able to train and mentor others

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.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-SBS-265

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital Telford, The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital Oswestry

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year (per annum/pro rata)