Job summary
Band 5/6 Biomedical Scientist
This is an exciting opportunity for a well-motivated and enthusiastic Band 5/6 Biomedical Scientist to support the Cellular Pathology Department within the South of Tyne Clinical Pathology Services. The post holder will contribute to the provision of the clinical laboratory service, and support the team of Biomedical Scientists and support workers. The successful candidate must be committed to quality and improvement with a strong UKAS, and laboratory knowledge to enable them to contribute to the department moving forward.
The successful candidate must be committed to quality and improvement and posses the following qualities:
- An innovative, forward-looking approach
- Excellent interpersonal / communication skills
- Sound technical knowledge
- The necessary experience to undertake the challenging role
The department has state of the art equipment and technology and prides itself on being forward thinking and innovative. It also has a proven track record in staff training and development.
Main duties of the job
You MUST meet all the essential criteria for this post
In addition to the relevant qualifications and experience the following attributes will be key:
- Calm supportive disposition
- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
- Personable approach
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously
- Adaptability in a changing environment
- The willingness to work flexibly
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide Cellular pathology services for the population of SOTW.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attachment for full Job Description
As part of the team the post holder will have a highly developed knowledge, experience and competency in Cellular Pathology techniques and must have Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) State Registration. Registration enables the post-holder to work unsupervised.
The post will be on Gateshead Health NHS Trust terms and conditions of employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attachment for full Job Description
As part of the team the post holder will have a highly developed knowledge, experience and competency in Cellular Pathology techniques and must have Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) State Registration. Registration enables the post-holder to work unsupervised.
The post will be on Gateshead Health NHS Trust terms and conditions of employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Biomedical Sciences, Specialist Portfolio (if applicable to grade) or equivalent, Professional Registration
- 3 Years post graduate specialist training. Minimum of 3yrs experience of modern laboratory techniques and good knowledge of current professional issues. Current Specialist BMS experience within a clinical laboratory or equivalent experience.
- MSc (or equivalent) qualification
Desirable
- Post Graduate Diploma Leadership course
- Experience of highly specialised techniques
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience is required with evidence of specialist training.
- Significant in-depth experience of modern laboratory techniques and good knowledge of current professional issues will be required.
Desirable
- Experience of BCSP including Connectivity applications and software.
- Experience in BCSP support including delivery of training and competence assessments.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Biomedical Sciences, Specialist Portfolio (if applicable to grade) or equivalent, Professional Registration
- 3 Years post graduate specialist training. Minimum of 3yrs experience of modern laboratory techniques and good knowledge of current professional issues. Current Specialist BMS experience within a clinical laboratory or equivalent experience.
- MSc (or equivalent) qualification
Desirable
- Post Graduate Diploma Leadership course
- Experience of highly specialised techniques
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience is required with evidence of specialist training.
- Significant in-depth experience of modern laboratory techniques and good knowledge of current professional issues will be required.
Desirable
- Experience of BCSP including Connectivity applications and software.
- Experience in BCSP support including delivery of training and competence assessments.
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).
