Job summary
Are you interested in starting an exciting new career? We have an excellent opportunity for state registered Biomedical Scientists. Alternatively, EPA have a proven track record of "growing our own" Biomedical Scientist's and this position is suitable for candidates that have an IBMS accredited degree and are seeking a laboratory based position to complete their registration portfolio for HCPC registration.
Working as part of the Eastern Pathology Alliance, based at the James Paget University Hospital Great Yarmouth, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a cutting edge Laboratory encompassing Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Transfusion and Andrology.
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Multidisciplinary Blood Science Spoke Laboratory at the James Paget University Hospital. The successful candidate will ideally be multidisciplinary trained in Hematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry. If you have an interest in training as a multidisciplinary Biomedical Scientist, we would welcome your application.
You will be joining a friendly vibrant team in a recently refurbished laboratory. The Laboratory operates Abbott Alinity Haematology and Chemistry analysers, Werfen TOPS coagulation and Immucor NEO Blood Grouping analysers, with Grifols analysers currently under evaluation to replace the Neo's in Transfusion.
Interview dates: 3rd October 2024
Main duties of the job
Knowledge of laboratory based computers, audits, SOPs, ISO standards and quality is a requirement.
Essential qualities we require are an ability to work within a team, good communication skills, good technical proficiency and an ability to work unsupervised.
You must be able to work under pressure and be able to meet deadlines, be flexible and adaptable and show that you are motivated and willing to develop your knowledge and skill.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
- Communicates complex clinical scientific service related test information to managers, consultants, nurses, other health care colleagues, patients and patient carers
- Answers telephone inquiries from pathology users, patients and patient carers about test results and provide information that is highly complex about methodologies and service requirements
- Interprets results and reassures the users that the information is correct when results do not agree with clinical presentation and investigate and problem solves situations in their specialist field
- Manages own work and day-to-day routine work in specialised services. Responsible for processing both urgent and routine work to maintain routine turnaround times in line with Trust and Service polices
- Maintains very complex specialist analytical equipment on a daily basis and sign off as fit for clinical use.
- Manage and maintain specialised databases in laboratory computer systems and patient storage databases on a daily basis
- Responsible for inputting and amending specialist patient data and results, which includes other colleagues work
- Educate and train Medical staff, Clinical Scientists, other BMS, Trainee BMS and MLAs as required within their specialised area
- Provide safety supervision and training for junior members of staff and actively promote safe working practices in all areas of the laboratory
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2213 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
- Communicates complex clinical scientific service related test information to managers, consultants, nurses, other health care colleagues, patients and patient carers
- Answers telephone inquiries from pathology users, patients and patient carers about test results and provide information that is highly complex about methodologies and service requirements
- Interprets results and reassures the users that the information is correct when results do not agree with clinical presentation and investigate and problem solves situations in their specialist field
- Manages own work and day-to-day routine work in specialised services. Responsible for processing both urgent and routine work to maintain routine turnaround times in line with Trust and Service polices
- Maintains very complex specialist analytical equipment on a daily basis and sign off as fit for clinical use.
- Manage and maintain specialised databases in laboratory computer systems and patient storage databases on a daily basis
- Responsible for inputting and amending specialist patient data and results, which includes other colleagues work
- Educate and train Medical staff, Clinical Scientists, other BMS, Trainee BMS and MLAs as required within their specialised area
- Provide safety supervision and training for junior members of staff and actively promote safe working practices in all areas of the laboratory
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2213 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training & Professional development
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
- State registration with Health Professions Council (HPC)
Desirable
- Competent in Blood Sciences services (Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion) to the level required for Band 5 staff. To be achieved within 6-12 months of starting post
Skills
Essential
- Understands basic clinical analyser performance evaluation to include complex instrumentation
- Has a working knowledge of the assays performed within their service
Attitude & Aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Desirable
- Has a working knowledge of relevant legislation and its application to the Directorate of Laboratory Medicine/Cellular Pathology
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training & Professional development
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
- State registration with Health Professions Council (HPC)
Desirable
- Competent in Blood Sciences services (Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion) to the level required for Band 5 staff. To be achieved within 6-12 months of starting post
Skills
Essential
- Understands basic clinical analyser performance evaluation to include complex instrumentation
- Has a working knowledge of the assays performed within their service
Attitude & Aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Desirable
- Has a working knowledge of relevant legislation and its application to the Directorate of Laboratory Medicine/Cellular Pathology
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
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
James Paget University Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth
NR31 6LA
Employer's website
https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
