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Biomedical Scientist/Specialist Biomedical Scientist
NHS AfC: Band 5/Band 6
Main area: Haematology and Blood Transfusion Grade: NHS AfC: Band 5/Band 6 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24 hour shift pattern) Job ref: 345-PAT6894049 Site: UHNT Town: Stockton on Tees Salary: £29,970 - £44,962 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 27/01/2025 23:59 Interview date: 17/02/2025 We are on a continuous journey of improvement and transformation, however our main priority is, and always will be, providing safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. If you share our passion then apply for this opportunity and help us make our patients’ experience the best it can possibly be. The pathology departments at NTH and STH are working collaboratively to develop a joint service with services being delivered on both hospital sites. This will require cross site working as appropriate. An opportunity has arisen for a well-motivated and enthusiastic HCPC Registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our team in the Biochemistry Department at University Hospital of North Tees. The department provides a comprehensive and high quality service to the acute hospital and General Practitioners in the Stockton, Hartlepool and East Durham areas. Although the IBMS specialist diploma is a requirement, applications will be welcome from those within 3 months of completion of the qualification. You will be required to work as part of a team to undertake a full range of Biochemistry tests and will assist the department in maintaining UKAS accreditation. Good communication skills, teamwork and an aptitude for problem solving are essential, as is a flexible attitude to work and willingness to adapt to changes in working practice. You will be required to fully participate in a working pattern allowing the laboratory to process specimens 24 hours a day, providing a 7 days a week service. The Department has UKAS accreditation and IBMS training approval and encourages continuous professional development. Main duties of the job
Under the direction of the Biochemistry Management Team, the post holder will be required to perform the routine day to day operations within the Biochemistry department, rotating between all sections within the specialty following approved methodologies and procedures. To assist in the training and development of Trainee Biomedical Scientists, Medical Laboratory Assistants and other staff grades according to departmental policy. It is expected that the post holder will have a considerable degree of autonomy and will be able to work unsupervised for significant periods. Person specification
Qualifications
HCPC registration MSc Biomedical Science Experience
Minimum of 2 years’ experience post registration working in a Clinical Blood Transfusion and Haematology Laboratory. Out of Hours Shift experience. Experience of training staff Lead role in a specialist area of blood Transfusion or Haematology Skills
Able to communicate and maintain good relations with all levels of staff Willing to attend courses and conferences to keep up to date and disseminate knowledge Negotiation and problem solving skills Familiar with principles of LEAN **Please note - Once sufficient applications have been received this vacancy may close early** Please check your email address on a regular basis as applicants invited to attend an interview will be notified via this method.
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NHS AfC: Band 5/Band 6
Main area: Haematology and Blood Transfusion Grade: NHS AfC: Band 5/Band 6 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24 hour shift pattern) Job ref: 345-PAT6894049 Site: UHNT Town: Stockton on Tees Salary: £29,970 - £44,962 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 27/01/2025 23:59 Interview date: 17/02/2025 We are on a continuous journey of improvement and transformation, however our main priority is, and always will be, providing safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. If you share our passion then apply for this opportunity and help us make our patients’ experience the best it can possibly be. The pathology departments at NTH and STH are working collaboratively to develop a joint service with services being delivered on both hospital sites. This will require cross site working as appropriate. An opportunity has arisen for a well-motivated and enthusiastic HCPC Registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our team in the Biochemistry Department at University Hospital of North Tees. The department provides a comprehensive and high quality service to the acute hospital and General Practitioners in the Stockton, Hartlepool and East Durham areas. Although the IBMS specialist diploma is a requirement, applications will be welcome from those within 3 months of completion of the qualification. You will be required to work as part of a team to undertake a full range of Biochemistry tests and will assist the department in maintaining UKAS accreditation. Good communication skills, teamwork and an aptitude for problem solving are essential, as is a flexible attitude to work and willingness to adapt to changes in working practice. You will be required to fully participate in a working pattern allowing the laboratory to process specimens 24 hours a day, providing a 7 days a week service. The Department has UKAS accreditation and IBMS training approval and encourages continuous professional development. Main duties of the job
Under the direction of the Biochemistry Management Team, the post holder will be required to perform the routine day to day operations within the Biochemistry department, rotating between all sections within the specialty following approved methodologies and procedures. To assist in the training and development of Trainee Biomedical Scientists, Medical Laboratory Assistants and other staff grades according to departmental policy. It is expected that the post holder will have a considerable degree of autonomy and will be able to work unsupervised for significant periods. Person specification
Qualifications
HCPC registration MSc Biomedical Science Experience
Minimum of 2 years’ experience post registration working in a Clinical Blood Transfusion and Haematology Laboratory. Out of Hours Shift experience. Experience of training staff Lead role in a specialist area of blood Transfusion or Haematology Skills
Able to communicate and maintain good relations with all levels of staff Willing to attend courses and conferences to keep up to date and disseminate knowledge Negotiation and problem solving skills Familiar with principles of LEAN **Please note - Once sufficient applications have been received this vacancy may close early** Please check your email address on a regular basis as applicants invited to attend an interview will be notified via this method.
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