Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist within the Haematology department at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, forward thinking individual, to help deliver a high quality, first class service to our users.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust is one of the largest acute hospital Trusts in England serving the populations of Birmingham and Solihull. The Trust is composed of four main hospital sites; Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEHB), Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital (HGS).

This busy department receives over half a million requests annually, providing a twenty-four hour diagnostic and monitoring services. The laboratory is ISO 15189 and HCPC/IBMS accredited, MHRA approved and facilitates military training.

The ideal candidate must be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist. Applicants will rotate through Haematology, Coagulation and Blood Transfusion and therefore must have an IBMS accredited Degree and IBMS Specialist Portfolio. You must have UK laboratory experience as a Biomedical Scientist, with a specialist interest in Haematology, having a sound theoretical and practical knowledge. Further study, scientific posters and papers, and CPD are strongly encouraged and supported.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

You will be responsible for performing the technical tasks to meet the needs of the laboratory service. This includes analysis, technical validation, interpretive decisions and reporting of samples to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care and resource management.

You will be expected to work collaboratively within the laboratory team in haematology, coagulation and blood transfusion. You will be committed to providing a high standard of service to our patients and partake in the quality programme of the laboratory. You should have an understanding of legislation, regulation and the maintenance of compliance with ISO 15189:2012.

Currently the laboratory operates a 24/7 shift system and after appropriate training you will be expected to participate in the departmental shift system which attracts AfC enhanced payments.

For further details or informal enquiries, please contact either Nicky Jones, Operational Manager on 0121 371 7989 or email nicola.jones3@uhb.nhs.uk or Lorna Philpotts, Operational Manager on 0121 424 2702 or email lorna.philpotts@uhb.nhs.uk,

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

Job description

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or

equivalent academic achievement that is

ratified by the Institute of Biomedical

Science (IBMS).

State registration with Healthcare

Professions Council (HCPC).

Post registration specialist competency

portfolio or equivalent

Evidence of continuing professional

development and proficiency in

accordance with HCPC guidelines

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in clinical

laboratories commensurate with the

laboratory position.

Experience of laboratory techniques and

automation.

Experience of dealing with suppliers,

clinical and support staff, the public or

customer care.

A working knowledge of:

Biomedical Science theory and practice

(Haematology, Transfusion, Biochemistry,

Microbiology and Cellular Pathology).

Quality control and assurance practices. )

Laboratory health and safety.

HCPC and IBMS professional standards,

ethics and proficiencies.

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.

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.

For help with your application, contact: 

Nicola Jones 

nicola.jones3@uhb.nhs.uk 

01213717989