The Royal Cornwall hospital provides Pathology services for Cornwall & is currently looking for a motivated Band 5 Biomedical Scientist to become part of the Clinical Chemistry team covering the full range of available tests, rotating through all sections. The Blood Sciences department is soon to enter an exciting phase with a new build pathology department, future proofing pathology for the next 40 years with a purpose built facility featuring state of the art diagnostic equipment.
Our laboratory is ISO 15189:2012 accredited and is equipped with GLP tracked Abbott Alinity Chemistry and Immunoassay analysers, Sebia Tera 3 capillary electrophoresis, Advanced Instruments Osmo1, and Thermo Scientific Dionex UltiMate HPLC systems.
You will be expected to participate in a 24/7 rota after suitable training.
The department supports professional career progression and works closely with educational establishments to provide placement and training opportunities.
Cornwall offers an amazing lifestyle of outdoor activities, some of the finest beaches in the country and a safe and child friendly environment. Moorland and coastal walking, surfing, summer festivals and a warm mild climate.
Main duties of the job To undertake scientific duties in any part of the Department as required in order to facilitate the smooth running of the service. To participate in the 24/7 service provision. To provide a clinical technical service by performing routine and specialist analytical testing on a range of biological samples. To maintain and run specialist equipment as deemed appropriate by the lead BMS. To work alongside staff members of all grades, and engage in the team ethic. To supervise, mentor and support Junior Staff and support the wider Team. To support the quality management system.
About us The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Accredited BMS Degree HCPC registration
Desirable E.C.D.L. or other qualifications
Experience Essential Relevant laboratory experience
Desirable Laboratory experience in the host laboratory discipline
Skills Essential Able to perform complex laboratory tasks and assays Able to understand and deal with abnormal results Able to deal with IQC and EQA Good interpretive skills
Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address Clinical Chemistry Department Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro TR1 3LJ
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Our laboratory is ISO 15189:2012 accredited and is equipped with GLP tracked Abbott Alinity Chemistry and Immunoassay analysers, Sebia Tera 3 capillary electrophoresis, Advanced Instruments Osmo1, and Thermo Scientific Dionex UltiMate HPLC systems.
You will be expected to participate in a 24/7 rota after suitable training.
The department supports professional career progression and works closely with educational establishments to provide placement and training opportunities.
Cornwall offers an amazing lifestyle of outdoor activities, some of the finest beaches in the country and a safe and child friendly environment. Moorland and coastal walking, surfing, summer festivals and a warm mild climate.
Main duties of the job To undertake scientific duties in any part of the Department as required in order to facilitate the smooth running of the service. To participate in the 24/7 service provision. To provide a clinical technical service by performing routine and specialist analytical testing on a range of biological samples. To maintain and run specialist equipment as deemed appropriate by the lead BMS. To work alongside staff members of all grades, and engage in the team ethic. To supervise, mentor and support Junior Staff and support the wider Team. To support the quality management system.
About us The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Accredited BMS Degree HCPC registration
Desirable E.C.D.L. or other qualifications
Experience Essential Relevant laboratory experience
Desirable Laboratory experience in the host laboratory discipline
Skills Essential Able to perform complex laboratory tasks and assays Able to understand and deal with abnormal results Able to deal with IQC and EQA Good interpretive skills
Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address Clinical Chemistry Department Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro TR1 3LJ
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