Specialist Biomedical Scientist/ Biomedical Scientist Band 5 to Band 6 Run Through Main area: Haematology/Blood Transfusion Grade: Band 5 to Band 6 Run Through Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift work, including weekends and Nights) Job ref: 419-6859658-BMS-SH Site: York Hospital Town: York Salary: £29,970 - £44,962 (agenda for change shift enhancement for out of hours work) Salary period: Yearly Closing: 14/01/2025 23:59 Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders).
Our Values We are KIND We are OPEN We pursue EXCELLENCE We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified Biomedical Scientist with HCPC registration to work within the Haematology & Transfusion Department at York Hospital.
This is a full time vacancy of 37.5 hours per week.
The department is fully equipped with the Sysmex XN, Sysmex CN, TOSOH G11's, and Grifols eflexis analysers.
The laboratory is UKAS accredited.
It will be a contractual requirement for the successful candidate to participate in the 24/7 shift system.
Main duties of the job To carry out the analysis of patient samples, quality controls (QC) and external quality assessment samples (EQA) according to departmental SOPs and departmental Quality Assurance Policy.
To ensure that specialist equipment within the area of work is functioning efficiently through good housekeeping, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
Technical validation of patient results.
Communicate effectively with clinicians, nurses and other service users on information of a technical nature.
To undertake shift work including evening, weekend and night work.
This will involve working mostly alone and includes the provisional authorisation of results that are used for immediate patient management, carrying potentially serious consequences if any errors occur in the process.
Working for our organisation We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: 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.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early.
You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person specification Education/Qualifications BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science course (or alternative IBMS approved qualification) Registration with the HCPC via portfolio route* * Candidates with a pending HCPC-registration application may be considered Other relevant professional or vocational qualification(s) e.g.
IBMS Specialist Diploma Experience Previous experience of working in a pathology laboratory environment DBS Checks Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role.
The cost will be deducted from your salary either in 1 payment or over a six month period once you start employment.
By applying you are agreeing to this undertaking.
Please note that Volunteers and Bank only staff will not be charged.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Please note, the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values.
Agile and Flexible Working We are committed to helping all staff balance their work with other commitments and have recently launched our new Agile and Flexible Working policy to support this.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) All our employees have access to a free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service.
Our EAP is available 24/7, 365 days a year.
A bit more about us and the surrounding area York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated in a fantastic part of the country that is home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York.
Our annual turnover is approaching £0.5bn.
We manage eight hospital sites and have a workforce of around 10,000 staff working across our hospitals and in the community.
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