Job summary
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust is one of the largest acute hospital Trusts in England, serving the populations of Birmingham and Solihull. The Trust is composed of four main hospital sites; Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEHB), Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital (HGS).
The department provides a 24/7 diagnostic and monitoring service for routine and urgent automated investigations. The Clinical Chemistry department is equipment with Abbott Alinity c and i series analysers and the Abbott a3600 track.
Specialist Chemistry provides a wide range of services to the Trust as well as other Hospital Trusts. Equipment includes IDS iSYS, Shimadzu HPLC and Sciex Tandem Mass Spectrometry analysers, with several tests measured including immunosuppressant's and steroids.
As one of the pre-specialists biomedical scientists within the team, you will be trained and supported in the analysis, technical validation, interpretive decisions, and reporting of samples to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care.
The post holder will be required to undertake their responsibilities within any of the sections of the Department across UHB.
The department will consider taking on a Trainee Biomedical Scientist if we are unable to find a suitable HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our busy, friendly team and support our progressive department in providing high quality, timely and specialised services. We are UKAS accredited to ISO 15189 2022 standards, MHRA approved and IBMS accredited for training.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience of working in a fast-paced department that is continually growing, and to expand and develop your existing knowledge and skills.
You must have a BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent with HCPC registration or hold an IBMS accredited degree. The Department will consider a Trainee Biomedical Scientist on a learning contract with an accredited BSc in Biomedical Scientist or equivalent, in the view of completing their IBMS registration portfolio in the next 18 months, if we are unable to shortlist a suitable HCPC registered candidate. A trainee will ideally already have experience working in a clinical chemistry department with Abbott analyser experience preferred.
The laboratory operates a 24/7 service, and after appropriate training, you will be expected to support the departmental shift system as required - including weekends. Shifts include Early (7:30-3:30pm), Day (9:00-5:00pm), Late 14:00-22:00pm) and Nights (21:45pm-7:45am).
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent academic achievement that is ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
- *State registration with Health Professions Council (HCPC)
- *Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines
Desirable
- *Working towards completion of post registration specialist competency portfolio
Experience
Essential
- *Experience of working in clinical laboratories
- *Experience of laboratory techniques and automation
Desirable
- *Evidence of dealing with suppliers, clinical and support staff, the public or customer care
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Numerate and able to undertake scientific calculations with and without the use of aide.
- *Perform in a team
- *Manual dexterity to undertake automated, manual and specialised techniques
- *Good and accurate IT input and MS office skills
- *Effective communication skills both written and oral
- *Demonstrate logical thought processes and the ability to solve problems and plan remedial action
- *Honesty
- *Reliability
- *Resilience and adaptability
- *Self-motivated
- *Positive attitude
- *Expected to participate in all out of hours periods as required by service provision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent academic achievement that is ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
- *State registration with Health Professions Council (HCPC)
- *Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines
Desirable
- *Working towards completion of post registration specialist competency portfolio
Experience
Essential
- *Experience of working in clinical laboratories
- *Experience of laboratory techniques and automation
Desirable
- *Evidence of dealing with suppliers, clinical and support staff, the public or customer care
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Numerate and able to undertake scientific calculations with and without the use of aide.
- *Perform in a team
- *Manual dexterity to undertake automated, manual and specialised techniques
- *Good and accurate IT input and MS office skills
- *Effective communication skills both written and oral
- *Demonstrate logical thought processes and the ability to solve problems and plan remedial action
- *Honesty
- *Reliability
- *Resilience and adaptability
- *Self-motivated
- *Positive attitude
- *Expected to participate in all out of hours periods as required by service provision
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
