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Prif leoliad
Clinical Biochemistry, Blood Sciences
Gradd
Band 6 (Annex 21)
Contract
Parhaol
Oriau
  • Llawnamser
  • Rhan-amser
  • Rhannu swydd
37.5 awr yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd
359-31437130-T1
Cyflogwr
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Math o gyflogwr
NHS
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Maidstone, Biochemistry
Tref
Maidstone Hospital
Cyflog
£35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rata
Cyfnod cyflog
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Yn cau
05/08/2024 23:59
Dyddiad y cyfweliad
20/08/2024

Teitl cyflogwr

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust logo

Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Band 6 (Annex 21)

Trosolwg o'r swydd

There is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Band 6 or Band 6 Annex 21 (dependent on relevant qualifications) to join our friendly Clinical Biochemistry team.

We are looking for exceptional, suitably experienced, highly motivated HCPC registered BMS, who have completed the IBMS specialist portfolio in Biochemistry or in the process of completing?   

About the department:  We are ISO 15189 accredited department with quality at the heart of our service.  We prided ourselves in providing a quality driven patient focus service. We do this by investing in our staff and technology.

Clinical Biochemistry is based on two sites providing a 24/7* continuous service and offers a broad range of experiences via internal rotation. The laboratory is well equipped with Roche 8000 and Cobas Pros (Chemistry and Immunoassay), Sebia (capillary and hydras electrophoresis), Osmometers, Biosystems BA200 (turbidimetric), Menarini (HPLC) and OC sensor Pledia (qFIT) analysers. 

About you: Do you understand the requirements of a quality-driven clinical biochemistry service?

Are you able to work under pressure, work flexibly using your own initiative and possess excellent communication skills?

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

On attaining appropriate competencies, the successful applicant will be expected to fully participate in the out of hours rota which will include some weekend, evening and overnight duties, Band 6 Specialist will then be eligible for the Recruitment & Retention premium in addition to normal AfC unsocial hours payments.  You will be based at either site, although cross site working will be required as the service demands.  

The department has full training status with the IBMS. Band 6 Annex 21 BMS will receive Specialist Portfolio support. Support for further education will be given for IBMS expert practice / Higher specialist diploma and other post graduate qualification, including MSc. We are able to offer £8000 relocation expenses (subject to meeting essential criteria) and up to £4,707 recruitment and retention premium pro rata per annum * in addition to support for learning and development.

(Applications will be considered: For Part time/ Job share roles. From Biomedical Science graduates who have  diagnostic, clinical laboratory experience in Blood Sciences, initially graded as Agenda for Change Band 6 Annex 21).

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England. 


We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre. 


In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.


Would you like to work flexibly?  In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

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Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trust’s 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics.  The programme is full-time (please email [email protected] if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career.  We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients.  We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities.  We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here:  Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Interview Date:  20th August 2024

Manyleb y person

Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
  • State Registration (Health Professions Council)
  • Specialist Portfolio or appropriate equivalent
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.

Knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Comprehensive specialist Clinical Biochemistry
  • Health & Safety legislation and procedures
  • Quality Management System
  • Working as a member of a team
  • Post HPC registration
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Training and supervising a team
  • Problem solving
  • Working alone during an out-of-hours service

Skills

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Ability to undertake technical validation of results
  • Communication & Interpersonal skills
  • Command of written and spoken English
  • Ability to authorise and interpret diagnostic laboratory results for clinical use
  • Basic use of Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Comprehensive biochemistry techniques

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Jennifer Ireland
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Biochemistry Laboratory Manager
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[email protected]
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