Specialist Biomedical Scientist- Biochemistry

Job summary

Applicants are invited to apply for a permanent Biomedical Band 5 post, offering an exciting opportunity to work as a part of the Derbyshire Pathology network.

We provide a high quality Biochemistry service supporting the Acute Trust and Primary care. Core hours are 9:00 am - 5:30 pm but we also operate an out of hour's 24/7/365 rotation in which you will be required to participate. We are in the process of moving to a shift rotation in the near future.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking person to work closely with laboratory staff in our busy but friendly, patient focused department. As a Biomedical Scientist in Pathology the post holder is responsible for the delegated tasks required for the delivery of a fit-for-purpose medical laboratory service analyzing and reporting on, blood, urine, faeces and other body materials to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and effective resource management within the hospital.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to have technical knowledge matching this grade, and have the ability to work autonomously for long periods of time as part of the 24/7 shift rota is essential, as is a flexible approach to working to ensure that the service needs are met.

The role involves but is not limited to the following:

• Processing and validation of patient specimens analysed on the Cobas 8000 line, Phadia, Tosoh G11 and AI osmometer.
• Telephoning abnormal results in line with laboratory protocols
• Appropriate referral of abnormal results to clinicians
• Monitoring of reagent and consumable stocks
• Maintenance of equipment
• Service development inclusive of quality management activities and projects.
• Effective communication and team working
• Experience of using our current equipment and software. Q-Pulse and Meditech would be an advantage but full training will be given.

Closing date of applications: 14 September 2023

Interview date: 28 September 2023

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.

• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.

• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen's Hospital Burton

Belvedere Road

Burton on Trent

DE13 0RB

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen's Hospital Burton

Belvedere Road

Burton on Trent

DE13 0RB

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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