Employer: Buckinghamshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Location:
Buckinghamshire
Salary: £32,306 to £39,027 a year pa
Type: Permanent
Expires: 07 Mar 2022
Job summary
Applicants are invited from suitably qualified HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientists with experience in Clinical Biochemistry.
The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent, be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a BMS and have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio (Clinical Chemistry) or have equivalent proven experience at band 6 level in Biochemistry.
Evidence of continual professional development (CPD) will be expected to be demonstrated at interview. Candidates completing their Specialist Portfolio may be considered however they would start on band 5 if unable to satisfy the Specialist BMS criteria and will be promoted to a Specialist BMS upon completion of the specialist portfolio.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be part of a team working in the various sections of this busy fully automated Blood Sciences Department based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, you will also be required to work at our laboratory based at Wycombe Hospital.
The department is equipped with modern analysers and has standardised equipment at both sites.
Successful candidate will be expected to work cross discipline after appropriate training and will be required to participate in the out of hours shift rota.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science ratified by the IBMS.
Registration with the Health Professions Council (HPC).
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Relevant Specialist BMS Portfolio Higher Specialist Portfolio
Desirable
MSc Biomedical Science (or related subject) or
Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Scientists
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
Comprehensive Biochemistry Laboratory Theory.
Quality control and Assurance.
Safe handling of potentially infectious samples.
Minimum identification criteria for samples and requests
Knowledge of health and safety risks & requirements
Technical validation of results.
Desirable
Basic Microsoft packages
Concentration
Manual dexterity
Electrophoresis
Keyboard and Mouse
Numeracy - statistical and mathematical
Presentation skills
Audit
LIMS experience
Special Circumstances
Essential
Travel to other sites
Experience
Essential
Working as a member of a team
Significant post HCPC registration
Desirable
Working alone during an out-of-hours service
Problem solving, Troubleshooting
Automated analysis with complex equipment
Manual assays
Supervising staff
Quality systems and procedures
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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