Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity for an HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist or a Trainee Biomedical Scientist to join our team in the Immunology Department at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. Training will be provided in all sections of the laboratory. Relevant laboratory experience would be considered essential.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals 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
Carrying out immunology and specialised protein testing.
Training in all areas of the laboratory.
Contributing to the Department's assay development programme.
Supporting the Department's Quality Management System through audit, SOP review, troubleshooting.
Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience/qualifications relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 5 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills/qualifications and experience required to start on Band 6.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The Immunology and Protein Reference Unit is situated on the Northern General Hospital campus in new purpose built laboratories. The department has an extensive repertoire of immunology and specialist protein tests (see www.immqas.org.uk/PRU tab) with samples referred from all over the UK and further afield. There is also a proactive programme of new assay development. Registered Biomedical Scientists will be encouraged to undertake the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Immunology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- (Band 6) HCPC registration
- (Band 5 & 6) Degree in Biomedical Sciences
- (Band 6) Specialist Portfolio in Clinical Chemistry or Blood Sciences
Desirable
- (Band 6) MSC in Biomedical Sciences or related topic
- (Band 5 ) HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- (Band 5 & 6) Understanding of Biomedical Scientist job content
- (Band 5 & 6) Relevant practical experience of working in an Immunology or Clinical Chemistry service accredited to ISO15189.
- (Band 5 & 6) Science background and focus for the future
Desirable
- (Band 5 & 6) Knowledge of IBMS career pathways and HCPC requirements.
- (Band 5 & 6) Relevant practical experience of working in automated or specialist Clinical Chemistry or Immunology service.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- (Band 5 & 6) Able to demonstrate STH PROUD values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- (Band 6) HCPC registration
- (Band 5 & 6) Degree in Biomedical Sciences
- (Band 6) Specialist Portfolio in Clinical Chemistry or Blood Sciences
Desirable
- (Band 6) MSC in Biomedical Sciences or related topic
- (Band 5 ) HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- (Band 5 & 6) Understanding of Biomedical Scientist job content
- (Band 5 & 6) Relevant practical experience of working in an Immunology or Clinical Chemistry service accredited to ISO15189.
- (Band 5 & 6) Science background and focus for the future
Desirable
- (Band 5 & 6) Knowledge of IBMS career pathways and HCPC requirements.
- (Band 5 & 6) Relevant practical experience of working in automated or specialist Clinical Chemistry or Immunology service.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- (Band 5 & 6) Able to demonstrate STH PROUD values
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).
