Job summary
Applications are invited from qualified, enthusiastic and well-motivated Biomedical Scientists, holding a BSc in Biomedical Science and currently registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to join our Toxicology Team in this UKAS and HCPC accredited laboratory.
The Wansbeck Toxicology department currently operates between the hours of 08:30 to 17:00, which may be subject to future expansion.This post is a 12-month fixed term contract for cover of maternity leave and is based at Wansbeck General Hospital in the Toxicology department.For internal applicants currently working within the Clinical Chemistry department, recruitment will be via secondment for the 12-month period.
This post falls within the provisions of Agenda for Change Annex 20 - Development of Professional Roles, whereby upon completion of an agreed set of competencies you may move onto the next pay band without the need for an application for a post at a higher level.
Main duties of the job
The role involves the receipt, data entry and analytic preparation of patient samples including chain of custody toxicology samples and is a key role in supporting the diagnostic service particularly our toxicology service based on this site. Part of the job role involves the operation and use of AU680 Beckman-Coulter, Waters systems (LC-MS/MS and Quadrupole Time-of-flight MS), headspace GC for the confirmation of drugs in clinical samples.
The successful candidate will be required to be DBS checked for Scheduled Drugs, as part of the role involves logging the receipt, audit, use and disposal of Scheduled Drugs.
The role requires a calm, organised approach with good attention to detail and good keyboard skills. Experience of method development and an understanding of toxicology would be an advantage but not essential.
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties:
- Work within the Toxicology team to process, interpret and report complex patient samples.
- To operate and maintain equipment according to departmental and manufacturers protocols and procedures.
- To ensure compliance with Trust Policy and UKAS accreditation ISO standards are met.
- To be familiar with, and proficient in, the use of the information technology systems within the Department particularly with Excel and Outlook.
- To be familiar with, and proficient in, the use of the Toxicology analysers and their software.
- To participate in departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department
- To report to the Toxicology Team Leader any instance or event which may cause a service delivery failure.
- To have in depth understanding of drug metabolism patterns and pathways
- To use departmental resources efficiently and manage stock levels of reagents and consumables to ensure continuation of service.
- To cover Toxicology MLA duties when required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties:
- Work within the Toxicology team to process, interpret and report complex patient samples.
- To operate and maintain equipment according to departmental and manufacturers protocols and procedures.
- To ensure compliance with Trust Policy and UKAS accreditation ISO standards are met.
- To be familiar with, and proficient in, the use of the information technology systems within the Department particularly with Excel and Outlook.
- To be familiar with, and proficient in, the use of the Toxicology analysers and their software.
- To participate in departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department
- To report to the Toxicology Team Leader any instance or event which may cause a service delivery failure.
- To have in depth understanding of drug metabolism patterns and pathways
- To use departmental resources efficiently and manage stock levels of reagents and consumables to ensure continuation of service.
- To cover Toxicology MLA duties when required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences
- Health Professions Council State Registered Biomedical Scientist
Desirable
- Studying for MSc Biomedical Sciences
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences
- Health Professions Council State Registered Biomedical Scientist
Desirable
- Studying for MSc Biomedical Sciences
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).
