Job summary
JOB TITLE: Biomedical Scientist - Blood Sciences
GRADE: Band 5
BASE: Your primary base will be Cross site; however travel between UHL's hospital sites will be required
REPORTS TO: Team Leader
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Departmental Service Manager
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will be HCPC registered, possess a degree or equivalent qualification approved by the IBMS/ HCPC, with sufficient post registration experience in Biochemistry or Haematology to practice at Band 5 level. Applications for Trainee Band 5 positions may be considered.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to assist the section manager in the daily operations and service provision of the department.
We are looking for good team players who can effectively contribute to the on-going development of the services within the Trust. Candidates should also show an ongoing commitment to continued professional development and training / education.
You will be a well-motivated, responsible team member who is able to manage high workloads, perform to a high quality standard and work as part of a team or on your own initiative with minimal supervision. You must be able to demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills, a flexible approach in line with the Trust agenda of service reconfiguration and be capable of working accurately and efficiently under pressure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to assist the section manager in the daily operations and service provision of the department.
We are looking for good team players who can effectively contribute to the on-going development of the services within the Trust. Candidates should also show an ongoing commitment to continued professional development and training / education.
You will be a well-motivated, responsible team member who is able to manage high workloads, perform to a high quality standard and work as part of a team or on your own initiative with minimal supervision. You must be able to demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills, a flexible approach in line with the Trust agenda of service reconfiguration and be capable of working accurately and efficiently under pressure.
Person Specification
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- State Registered BMS (HCPC);
Desirable
- IBMS Accredited Biomedical Science degree
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate competency in appropriate laboratory techniques
Desirable
- Hospital Laboratory experience
- Departmental specific experience
Communication and relationship
Essential
- Able to communicate concisely, effectively and clearly
Skills
Desirable
- Experience of troubleshooting appropriate laboratory instrumentation
Person Specification
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- State Registered BMS (HCPC);
Desirable
- IBMS Accredited Biomedical Science degree
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate competency in appropriate laboratory techniques
Desirable
- Hospital Laboratory experience
- Departmental specific experience
Communication and relationship
Essential
- Able to communicate concisely, effectively and clearly
Skills
Desirable
- Experience of troubleshooting appropriate laboratory instrumentation
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).
