Job summary
- Main area
- Biochemistry
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 28 hours per week (Participating in a 20 week 24/7 out of hours shift rota)
- Job ref
- 331-L6570624
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary
- Town
- Lancaster
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 Pro rata Per annum, A4C enhancements for OOH working
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Biochemistry
NHS AfC: Band 6
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen in the Blood Sciences Department at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust for a State Registered, Specialist Biomedical Scientists based in the Biochemistry laboratory on our Royal Lancaster Infirmary site in Lancaster, Lancashire. The post requires participation in the out of hours rota.
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is composed of three main hospital sites: Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Furness General Hospital and Westmorland General Hospital covering a wide geographical area encompassing North Lancashire and South Cumbria.
Main duties of the job
The Blood Science laboratories across the Trust work closely together to provide an efficient, high quality service utilising common analytical platforms and IT systems provided through a managed service contract with Beckman Coulter UK.
The department is committed to continuous development and quality improvement, and you must be equally committed to these principles.
There will be opportunities available for further developing your skills in all aspects of Blood Sciences to enable to you fulfil your potential and further your career.
Applications will not be considered from candidates who are not registered as Biomedical Scientists with the HCPC.
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- Biomedical Sciences (Hons) degree or equivalent qualification
- HCPC registration
- Specialist portfolio in Biochemistry or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Highly developed technical and scientific skills
- Proven ability to manage resources effectively
- Evidence of highly developed written and oral communication skills in a variety of settings.
- Experience of working within a team
- Full understanding and awareness of the Standards for accreditation of medical laboratories
- NHS or other public sector experience
- Quality management experience
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Experience in a large multidisciplinary organisation
- Ability to build a cohesive team by encouraging a positive approach to new working skills
- Highly developed communication skills including report writing, presentation, facilitation and influencing skills
- Excellent IT skills, with experience of Microsoft Office suite and computerised Pathology systems
- Demonstrable analytical problem solving skills and experience
- Meticulous, ensuring accurate data input and calculations
- Effective personal and time management skills with ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships at all levels with customer focused skills and a professional and approachable manner
- Ability to deal with information sensitively and confidentially
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- To be able to demonstrate flexibility in approach to work patterns
- Ability to travel as required
- Ability to comply with the Trust’s policies
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Janet Eglin
- Job title
- Technical Services Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01229 491333
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