Do you have a passion for patient care? Are you looking for a career in Virology? Virology biomedical scientists are responsible for the diagnosis of infection and disease processes by the application of biological, serological and molecular technology, utilizing the most up to date scientific methods.
We are looking for a Biomedical Scientist to join our dedicated team of Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants in the Virology laboratory at the Hull site. Diagnostic work includes examination of patient samples such as blood, respiratory samples and cerebrospinal fluid using manual and automated techniques.
This vacancy will be considered for a secondment opportunity. Please note - if you would like your application to be considered for secondment, you must secure agreement from your line manager beforehand that you can be released to undertake the role.
The post may become Permanent.
Responsibilities include: Performing work strictly according to current Standard Operating Procedures in order to facilitate the provision of accurate and timely reports. Safely handling blood, respiratory samples and other patient samples. Ensuring that reagents are prepared, stored and used according to manufacturer guidelines and laboratory procedures. Ensuring that appropriate preventative maintenance has been carried out, and recorded, on laboratory instruments and equipment prior to being used for patient investigations. Performing manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations. Measuring and monitoring the quality of laboratory investigations using appropriate internal and external quality procedures. Taking corrective action when quality control or assurance procedures indicate loss of performance of the laboratory instruments or methods. Ensuring that resources are used efficiently and effectively. Ensuring first line trouble shooting of complex analytical equipment or methods is carried out, and if necessary, participate in the resolution of equipment or method failures.
Our Benefits Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service). A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Andrew Johnson Job title: Senior Biomedical Scientist Email address: andrew.johnson39@nhs.net Telephone number: 01482 626762
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We are looking for a Biomedical Scientist to join our dedicated team of Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants in the Virology laboratory at the Hull site. Diagnostic work includes examination of patient samples such as blood, respiratory samples and cerebrospinal fluid using manual and automated techniques.
This vacancy will be considered for a secondment opportunity. Please note - if you would like your application to be considered for secondment, you must secure agreement from your line manager beforehand that you can be released to undertake the role.
The post may become Permanent.
Responsibilities include: Performing work strictly according to current Standard Operating Procedures in order to facilitate the provision of accurate and timely reports. Safely handling blood, respiratory samples and other patient samples. Ensuring that reagents are prepared, stored and used according to manufacturer guidelines and laboratory procedures. Ensuring that appropriate preventative maintenance has been carried out, and recorded, on laboratory instruments and equipment prior to being used for patient investigations. Performing manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations. Measuring and monitoring the quality of laboratory investigations using appropriate internal and external quality procedures. Taking corrective action when quality control or assurance procedures indicate loss of performance of the laboratory instruments or methods. Ensuring that resources are used efficiently and effectively. Ensuring first line trouble shooting of complex analytical equipment or methods is carried out, and if necessary, participate in the resolution of equipment or method failures.
Our Benefits Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service). A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Andrew Johnson Job title: Senior Biomedical Scientist Email address: andrew.johnson39@nhs.net Telephone number: 01482 626762
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