Job summary
As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, you'll be experienced and operating as a Biomedical Scientist within Biochemistry, in line with ISO 15189 standards and you'll be rotated across the department, providing scientific services to patients and customers to aid pathological diagnosis. You'll deputise for senior team members, assist in workflow management, support with the management of documentation, and general overall performance. You'll also play a vitalrole in the training and development of junior scientific staff.
Main duties of the job
At present the department is in the process of reconfiguration of Clinical Biochemistry and Haematology into a Blood Sciences Department and an exciting programme to re equip the laboratory with the latest analytical and IT equipment is under way as part of the formation of the South 7 Pathology Network. Current biochemistry analysis is carried out using Roche 8000 modular systems and Sebia Capilarys 3 analysers for HbA1c testing at the Eastbourne site. Spectrophotometer and an Osmometer are also used. Cross discipline training would be an advantage.
Flexible working is a requirement for this post and the Department operates a shift system including weekend and Bank holiday rotas in which the successful candidate will be expected to participate. Payment for this will be at Agenda for Change rates
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B.Sc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
- State Registration (Health Professionals Council)
- Post graduate specialist training evidenced by completion of IBMS portfolio or equivalent.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills achieved through evidence of ongoing continuing professional development and attendance on educational and practical courses
Desirable
- Familiar with Apex Computer System
- Familiar with automated analysers in Haematology and Blood Transfusion
- Familiar with manual techniques in Haematology and Blood Transfusion
Experience
Essential
- Two years relevant laboratory experience, post HCPC registration
- Experience of working flexibly and within a team.
- Commitment to the ethos of a health care environment.
- Experience of accepting responsibility while recognising limits.
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed Haematology/Blood Bank skills and techniques.
- Good scientific numeracy skills.
- Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Advanced haematological diagnostic techniques.
- Good knowledge of health and safety legislation and procedures as applied in pathology
- Good knowledge of laboratory practice.
- Must be prepared to check all work performed
- Capable of working with minimum supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B.Sc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
- State Registration (Health Professionals Council)
- Post graduate specialist training evidenced by completion of IBMS portfolio or equivalent.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills achieved through evidence of ongoing continuing professional development and attendance on educational and practical courses
Desirable
- Familiar with Apex Computer System
- Familiar with automated analysers in Haematology and Blood Transfusion
- Familiar with manual techniques in Haematology and Blood Transfusion
Experience
Essential
- Two years relevant laboratory experience, post HCPC registration
- Experience of working flexibly and within a team.
- Commitment to the ethos of a health care environment.
- Experience of accepting responsibility while recognising limits.
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed Haematology/Blood Bank skills and techniques.
- Good scientific numeracy skills.
- Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Advanced haematological diagnostic techniques.
- Good knowledge of health and safety legislation and procedures as applied in pathology
- Good knowledge of laboratory practice.
- Must be prepared to check all work performed
- Capable of working with minimum supervision
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).
