Job summary
Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated State-Registered Biomedical Scientists to join our friendly team in Clinical Biochemistry as part of the Blood Sciences Department.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and conscientious individual with a strong work ethic. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver what is required to achieve a safe, high quality and effective service whilst continuously striving for improvement. The Trust serves a population of over 400,000 and is based in laboratories at Calderdale Royal Hospital (CRH) and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary (HRI). The department has full UKAS ISO15189:2012 accreditation and has IBMS approval for training. The department offers training and development opportunities for the right candidate to further develop their skills and ambitions.
The Biochemistry section is well equipped with a Siemens Labcell tracking system, Versacell X3, Advia chemistry 1800/XPT and Centaur XPT analysers interfaced to the Centralink system and linemaster software, along side other semi-automated platforms.
About us
Following a period of training and competency assessments the successful candidate will be expected to participate in round the clock working patterns, which include earlies, days, lates, nights, bank holidays and weekend working primarily at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, but with a requirement to work on a rotational basis at Calderdale Royal Hospital.
Previous laboratory experience and basic IT skills would be an advantage for the position however full training will be provided.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Job description and main responsibilies are described in the Job description attached.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and conscientious individual with a strong work ethic. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver what is required to achieve a safe, high quality and effective service whilst continuously striving for improvement. The Trust serves a population of over 400,000 and is based in laboratories at Calderdale Royal Hospital (CRH) and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary (HRI). The department has full UKAS ISO15189:2012 accreditation and has IBMS approval for training. The department offers training and development opportunities for the right candidate to further develop their skills and ambitions.
The Biochemistry section is well equipped with a Siemens Labcell tracking system, Versacell X3, Advia chemistry 1800/XPT and Centaur XPT analysers interfaced to the Centralink system and linemaster software, along side other semi-automated platforms.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Job description and main responsibilies are described in the Job description attached.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and conscientious individual with a strong work ethic. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver what is required to achieve a safe, high quality and effective service whilst continuously striving for improvement. The Trust serves a population of over 400,000 and is based in laboratories at Calderdale Royal Hospital (CRH) and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary (HRI). The department has full UKAS ISO15189:2012 accreditation and has IBMS approval for training. The department offers training and development opportunities for the right candidate to further develop their skills and ambitions.
The Biochemistry section is well equipped with a Siemens Labcell tracking system, Versacell X3, Advia chemistry 1800/XPT and Centaur XPT analysers interfaced to the Centralink system and linemaster software, along side other semi-automated platforms.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- Accredited Degree in Biomedical Science and a completed registration portfolio
- State registration with the HCPC
- Demonstrate a commitment to and participation in continued professional development. Create own personal development plan.
Desirable
- Willing to undertake post graduate qualification e.g. Specialist Portfolio
- Fully trained in all areas of the Clinical Biochemistry department
- Knowledge of the specimen pathways for all samples, including reference laboratory tests.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Experience of training other staff members
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- Experience with laboratory computer systems.
- Willingness to take part in providing out of hours service
- To be able to deal with sensitive data in accordance with departmental and Trust guide lines
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge base in laboratory practice in Clinical Biochemistry Department.
Desirable
- experience of working within a Clinical Biochemistry department
- Supervision of MLA and assistant/associate practitioner grade staff
- Experience of stock control systems.
- Experience of involvement in laboratory and clinical audit
- Active participation in Service Development.
- Knowledge and understanding of laboratory accreditation and other quality standards associated with Clinical Biochemistry Department
- Ability to run, maintain and fault find on laboratory equipment.
- To give presentations on results of trials or audit to interested parties in the Trust
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Willingness to comply with departmental dress code.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate at all levels both written and verbal with all levels of staff and the customers of the service
- Good IT skills
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- Accredited Degree in Biomedical Science and a completed registration portfolio
- State registration with the HCPC
- Demonstrate a commitment to and participation in continued professional development. Create own personal development plan.
Desirable
- Willing to undertake post graduate qualification e.g. Specialist Portfolio
- Fully trained in all areas of the Clinical Biochemistry department
- Knowledge of the specimen pathways for all samples, including reference laboratory tests.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Experience of training other staff members
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- Experience with laboratory computer systems.
- Willingness to take part in providing out of hours service
- To be able to deal with sensitive data in accordance with departmental and Trust guide lines
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge base in laboratory practice in Clinical Biochemistry Department.
Desirable
- experience of working within a Clinical Biochemistry department
- Supervision of MLA and assistant/associate practitioner grade staff
- Experience of stock control systems.
- Experience of involvement in laboratory and clinical audit
- Active participation in Service Development.
- Knowledge and understanding of laboratory accreditation and other quality standards associated with Clinical Biochemistry Department
- Ability to run, maintain and fault find on laboratory equipment.
- To give presentations on results of trials or audit to interested parties in the Trust
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Willingness to comply with departmental dress code.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate at all levels both written and verbal with all levels of staff and the customers of the service
- Good IT skills
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).
