Job summary
HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist Band 5
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our friendly and dedicated team in the Biochemistry department.
This post is based at Royal Stoke University Hospital, but successful may be expected to provide cover as required at all NMCPS sites.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience of working in a fast-paced environment offering a wide variety of diagnostic tests and to expand and develop your existing knowledge and skills. The successful candidate will be expected to rotate through all sections of the laboratory performing a wide range of duties and providing support to the Senior Biomedical Scientist team.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Biochemistry at UHNM is the lead provider site as part of the North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service (NMCPS).
Following the NHS Improvement initiative to establish 29 Pathology Networks, the University Hospitals of North Midlands has been working in partnership with Mid Cheshire Hospitals Foundation Trust (MCHFT) and East Cheshire Trust (ECT), namely Cheshire Pathology Service for the past two years to form this Pathology Network.
The Biochemistry Department at UHNM is based on 2 sites; the main hub laboratory is at the Royal Stoke Hospital with an essential services laboratory situated at County Hospital Stafford which was refurbished in 2016.
The Royal Stoke laboratory provides a 24 hour service and it is expected that you will participate in the departmental shift system (AfC terms and conditions) after a suitable period of training.
The Biochemistry laboratory is UKAS accredited (9351) against ISO15189-2012.
The main hub Laboratory has a total laboratory automation solution providing a wide range of routine and specialist diagnostic services with Siemens Atellica CM/IM modules linked to a Siemens Aptio track. Further standalone platforms include Siemens Centaur XP's, Immulite XPi, SEBIA electrophoresis, BN11 Nephelometer, Tosoh G11 HPLC and a Shimadzu mass spectrometer LCMS-8050 system.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Acts to support and enable effective teamwork
- Good manual dexterity skills
- Understanding the importance of confidentiality and data quality
- Ability and willingness to fulfil the travel requirements of the post if relevant - primary place of work as per JD but on rare occasion may reasonably be asked to work at another site where the Trust has responsibility for Pathology services
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a Laboratory environment
- Demonstrate broad knowledge of Biochemistry techniques
- Understand the role of diagnostic Biochemistry in a clinical setting
- Familiarity with IT systems
- Experience of working in a team and alone
- Good and accurate IT skills
- Effectively apply Biochemistry skills and knowledge to routine practice
- Communicate effectively and accurately in writing with all levels of staff
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of CPD
- BSc. (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
Desirable
- Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Specialist Diploma in Biochemistry
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Acts to support and enable effective teamwork
- Good manual dexterity skills
- Understanding the importance of confidentiality and data quality
- Ability and willingness to fulfil the travel requirements of the post if relevant - primary place of work as per JD but on rare occasion may reasonably be asked to work at another site where the Trust has responsibility for Pathology services
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a Laboratory environment
- Demonstrate broad knowledge of Biochemistry techniques
- Understand the role of diagnostic Biochemistry in a clinical setting
- Familiarity with IT systems
- Experience of working in a team and alone
- Good and accurate IT skills
- Effectively apply Biochemistry skills and knowledge to routine practice
- Communicate effectively and accurately in writing with all levels of staff
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of CPD
- BSc. (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
Desirable
- Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Specialist Diploma in Biochemistry
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
