Job summary
A vacancy has arisen in the Clinical Chemistry department at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals for a Biomedical Scientist to join our Biochemistry team.
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist with a flexible approach to work. The post will be based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital but may require rotations to the Northern General Hospital as we move towards a blood sciences model.
The post is a full time permanent role, covering 37.5 hours over a 7 day working week. Participation in the out of hours service will be an essential requirement, once deemed competent in all relevant areas. The OOH service is provided over 24/7, 365 days.
The department is an approved IBMS training laboratory. Continuous professional development (CPD) and completion of an IBMS Specialist Portfolio is actively encouraged and supported.
Applicants must possess an IBMS accredited degree in Biomedical Sciences, have relevant experience in Clinical Chemistry, and hold current registration with the HCPC (Band 5/Band 6 BMS). Ideally, candidates will have completed the IBMS specialist portfolio (Band 6 BMS) or be ready for assessment.
We will also consider applicants without specialist portfolio or extensive experience if no suitable band 6 level applications are received. In these circumstances, we would appoint to AFC band 5, or an annex of the band 5 pay scale for applicants who are imminently about to obtain HCPC registration and trainee Biomedical Scientists.
Main duties of the job
- To deputise for Senior Staff as required in their absence for short periods of time.
- Participate in out of hours rotas covering the 24/7 routine Biochemistry service.
- To be accountable for own professional actions and work for long periods of time without direct supervision.
- Assist in monitoring quality standards, perform audit as directed in line with service needs.
- Ensure all tests are performed efficiently within the assigned time and in accordance with established protocols to the required standards.
- Specialist Biomedical Scientist staff monitor stock levels and initiate delivery using pre-arranged standing orders against predefined minimum stock levels as defined by laboratory management.
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.
Interviews are on the week commencing the 11th of September
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.
Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 5 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 6.
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.
Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 5 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 6.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration (Band 6)
- IBMS Accredited degree in Biomedical Sciences
- Specialist Portfolio in Clinical Chemistry or Blood Sciences (Band 6)
Desirable
- MSC in Biomedical Sciences or related topic. (Band 6)
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- NHS Laboratory working experience
- Understanding of the Biomedical Scientist job content.
- Practical experience of working in a clinical diagnostic laboratory
- Practical experience of working in an Immunology or Clinical Chemistry service accredited to ISO15189. (Band 6)
Desirable
- Relevant practical experience of working in a clinical diagnostic laboratory accredited to ISO15189 including using manual and automated analytical techniques
- Relevant practical experience of working in automated or specialist Clinical Chemistry or Immunology service. (Band 6)
Other Factors
Essential
- Effective oral and written communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration (Band 6)
- IBMS Accredited degree in Biomedical Sciences
- Specialist Portfolio in Clinical Chemistry or Blood Sciences (Band 6)
Desirable
- MSC in Biomedical Sciences or related topic. (Band 6)
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- NHS Laboratory working experience
- Understanding of the Biomedical Scientist job content.
- Practical experience of working in a clinical diagnostic laboratory
- Practical experience of working in an Immunology or Clinical Chemistry service accredited to ISO15189. (Band 6)
Desirable
- Relevant practical experience of working in a clinical diagnostic laboratory accredited to ISO15189 including using manual and automated analytical techniques
- Relevant practical experience of working in automated or specialist Clinical Chemistry or Immunology service. (Band 6)
Other Factors
Essential
- Effective oral and written communication skills
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).
