2303 - Biomedical Scientist in Biochemistry

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Biochemistry at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is part of the Blood Sciences department of Barnsley and Rotherham Integrated Laboratory Services. This modern department currently offers a wide range of diagnostic testing facilities for Rotherham and Barnsley Hospitals as well as local GP practices. The Barnsley Pathology Laboratories are also part of the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw collaboration committed to following NHS Improvement guidelines to develop a region wide based Pathology Service. The department is fully UKAS accredited and an IBMS accredited training laboratory.

The Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of five Trusts involved in the formation of the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Network. The aim of the Network is to deliver a Pathology Service that provides all SYB patients and clinicians with equitable access to high-quality, innovative laboratory medicine solutions that will ensure the best clinical outcomes for patients. A collaborative Network will also provide rewarding job and career opportunities for all staff. An Outline Business Case, which described the Target Operating Model for the future Network, has been agreed between Partner Trusts. The proposed Target Operating Model will ultimately lead to the consolidation of services across SYB. As work progresses to establish the Network, staff will be consulted about proposals that may involve them.

Main duties of the job

The primary role of a Biochemical Scientist is the efficient diagnostic analysis of bodily fluids with the rapid feedback of any abnormal results to aid patient care. The Biomedical Scientist will be able to prepare, maintain and quality control complex analytical equipment. The Biomedical Scientist will be able to analyse results produced and provide rapid feedback to health care professionals, alerting them to any abnormal results. A fully competent Biomedical Scientist will be able to work single handed and assume full responsibility for the laboratory. The successful candidate must be committed to supporting a 24/7 service.

For the band 6 position the successful candidate will be state registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, have several years experience working in a Biochemistry laboratory in an NHS hospital including working on a 24/7 roster. They must hold the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Biochemistry or be able to demonstrate equivalence e.g. currently working at a band 6 position

If applying for the band 5 position the successful candidate will be state registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, have experience working in a Biochemistry laboratory in an NHS hospital with the expectation that they will either apply or be working towards the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Biochemistry. On successful completion of the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Biochemistry the candidate will be eligible to automatically uplift to a band 6 position.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

We welcome applications from individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route.

**Please note funding for travel and associated relocation costs may not be covered by the Trust**

Please see further details below.

Date posted

26 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-2303Es-10-23

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Specialist knowledge of Clinical Haematology and Blood Transfusion and/or Clinical Chemistry through completion of the IBMS Post Graduate Specialist Training Portfolio with relevant practical experience normally in excess of 2 years.
Evidence of ongoing CPD activity.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Current knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.
Understanding the implications of patient results, in order to alert, support and appropriately advise requesting clinicians to ensure effective diagnosis and treatment and improve patient management.
Understanding of the need for confidentiality.
Understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with
Biological fluids
Chemicals
Solvents

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Biomedical Science (accredited)
State registered with Health Professions Council

Desirable

BBTS Certificate

Trust Values

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe an individual who has inspired you and why.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Specialist knowledge of Clinical Haematology and Blood Transfusion and/or Clinical Chemistry through completion of the IBMS Post Graduate Specialist Training Portfolio with relevant practical experience normally in excess of 2 years.
Evidence of ongoing CPD activity.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Current knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.
Understanding the implications of patient results, in order to alert, support and appropriately advise requesting clinicians to ensure effective diagnosis and treatment and improve patient management.
Understanding of the need for confidentiality.
Understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with
Biological fluids
Chemicals
Solvents

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Biomedical Science (accredited)
State registered with Health Professions Council

Desirable

BBTS Certificate

Trust Values

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe an individual who has inspired you and why.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).