Job summary
Post: Specialist Healthcare Scientist (Permanent contract)
Department: Immunology (Specialist Blood Sciences) LRI.
Hours: Full Time (37.5 per week)
Salary: Band 6
Base: Leicester Royal Infirmary
Main duties of the job
We are pleased to be offering an exciting opportunity for a full time Specialist Biomedical Scientist or clinical scientist to join our Immunology team based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary.
Our regional ISO 15189:2012 accredited Immunology department provides a unique opportunity to experience a comprehensive repertoire of Immunology investigations of routine and specialist immunology assays for the diagnosis and management of autoimmunity, allergy, immunodeficiency and haematological malignancy.
The successful candidate must have extensive Immunology experience along with specialist scientific and technical knowledge of immunological techniques, be a highly self motivated individual able to organise and prioritise work with good communication and time management skills, gained working in an UK NHS Immunology Laboratory. HCPC registration is required along with completion, or near completion of the post registration IBMS Specialist Immunology portfolio or equivalent for Biomedical scientists and a within 6 months completion of an Immunology STP for clinical scientists.
Operational hours: Monday to Friday 8 - 8. Participation in an On Call weekend rota and Saturday working required.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Carry out all laboratory analyses associated with the post, including reporting results, maintaining appropriate records and documentation.
- Undertake specialised analytical work in designated areas of the department.
- Participate in the departments rosters as required.
- Undertake quality control procedures, examine quality control results to identify poor performance and instigate appropriate action.
- Take delegated responsibility for the quality control, operation, routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
- Maintain standards of laboratory policies and procedures to ensure that the department meets National External Quality Assurance and Accreditation standards.
- Assist with the production, maintenance and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures.
- Give appropriate advice to colleagues and or clinicians regarding the appropriateness of samples or assays.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Carry out all laboratory analyses associated with the post, including reporting results, maintaining appropriate records and documentation.
- Undertake specialised analytical work in designated areas of the department.
- Participate in the departments rosters as required.
- Undertake quality control procedures, examine quality control results to identify poor performance and instigate appropriate action.
- Take delegated responsibility for the quality control, operation, routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
- Maintain standards of laboratory policies and procedures to ensure that the department meets National External Quality Assurance and Accreditation standards.
- Assist with the production, maintenance and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures.
- Give appropriate advice to colleagues and or clinicians regarding the appropriateness of samples or assays.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 months post State Registration experience in an UK NHS Immunology laboratory or within 6 months of completion of Immunology STP
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Immunology or equivalent within Immunology or Immunology STP
- HCPC registered Biomedical or clinical scientist
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years NHS Immunology experience
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Able to make judgements regarding complex facts or situations that require analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to plan own work activities and those of supervised staff
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 months post State Registration experience in an UK NHS Immunology laboratory or within 6 months of completion of Immunology STP
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Immunology or equivalent within Immunology or Immunology STP
- HCPC registered Biomedical or clinical scientist
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years NHS Immunology experience
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Able to make judgements regarding complex facts or situations that require analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to plan own work activities and those of supervised staff
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
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).
