Job summary
- Main area
- Blood Sciences
- Grade
- NHS AfC Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 361-6384426
- Employer
- East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Lister Hospital
- Town
- Stevenage
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 31/07/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 21/08/2024
Employer heading
Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Blood Sciences)-Pathology
NHS AfC Band 6
Here at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust,
Our mission is:
Providing high-quality, compassionate care for our communities
Our vision to 2030 is:
To be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service
Job overview
We are recruiting for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist with skills in Blood Sciences, who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
The Lister Pathology department are looking for a Full time HCPC registered Biomedical scientist, to work in the Pathology services at East and North Hertfordshire Trust, in the Blood Sciences department.
Duties will include routine operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the various analysers in Both departments. We are multi discipline laboratory and cross training is encouraged in other blood science disciplines.
Staff development is vital to the organisation and support will be provided to become a multidisciplinary member of staff within the Blood sciences department.
Post holder would take part in the 24-hour shift system, consisting of 8 hr and 12 hr shifts, including nights once trained.
Come join our organisation and play a vital part in the growth and development of our service and in return, we will provide an environment that values its staff and offers excellent personal development and career opportunities.
Our Values are Include, Respect and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond!
Main duties of the job
Duties involve processing specialist investigations in department.
Provide specialist advice to clinicians as to appropriateness of tests and timescales.
Provide specialist service e.g. training, problem solving for specialist requirement.
You will work independently and lead on specialist area as directed by Lead BMS.
Act as mentor for more junior scientific and support staff.
You will work flexibly in reflection of service needs this may include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24 hour, 7 days per week service.
Working for our organisation
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
- The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
- New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
- Hertford County, Hertford
- Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent
- Additional appropriate specialist qualification if required
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
- Appropriate Post Registration IBMS Specialist Diploma or IBMS diploma in Biomedical Science
- European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Theoretical knowledge and practical experience of specialist biomedical procedures relevant to post.
- Substantial practical experience of working in a Biomedical Science laboratory
- Experience of Pathology IT systems
- Experience of Quality Management Systems.
- Experience of performing Risk Assessments.
Desirable criteria
- Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS
- Previous experience of line managing staff
Skills
Essential criteria
- Willingness to undertake cross training to extend skill set to deliver role
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Interpretation and analytical skills
- Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team or independently
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of others to meet needs of the service
Desirable criteria
- Proven influencing and negotiating skills at all levels
- Demonstrable mentoring skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kate Barrett
- Job title
- Deputy Pathology Services Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01438 284295
- Additional information
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