Job summary
Chemistry is looking to recruit a HCPC State Registered Biomedical Scientists, to join our progressive, busy and friendly department at the Eastbourne District General Hospital. Training will be provided to help complete the Specialist Portfolio.
The department is based on two sites at Eastbourne District General Hospital and Conquest Hospital and although initially based at Eastbourne DGH, you will be required to work across sites as service needs dictate.
Flexible working is a requirement for this post. The department operates a 24/7 shift system on each site in which the successful candidate will be expected to participate following initial training. Payment for this will be at Agenda for Change rates (Blood Sciences 24/7 working currently attracts short term local recruitment and retention premia of £5K pa)
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a state registered Biomedical Scientist/trainee Biomedical Scientist to become part of our team in the busy, professional and friendly Clinical Chemistry Laboratory. Applicants must be HCPC registered and must be willing to complete the IBMS specialist portfolio in Clinical Biochemistry. Applications from candidates awaiting degree/registration confirmation are welcome.
The department has recently moved into a new laboratory area and undergone an analyser refresh with Roche C8000, pre-analytic(8100), CiTM, Sebia Capilliary Analysers, Spectrophotometer and an osmometer under a managed service partnership with Roche.
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 onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached. Please note this job description is subject to change.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached. Please note this job description is subject to change.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B.Sc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
- State Registration (Health Professionals Council)
- 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 Haematology/Blood Bank automated analysers
- Familiar with Haematology/Blood Bank manual techniques
Experience
Essential
- Commitment to the ethos of a health care environment
- Experience of accepting responsibility while recognising limits.
Desirable
- Experience of working flexibly and within a team.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed Haematology skills and techniques.
- Good scientific numeracy skills
- Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Basic Haematological diagnostic techniques.
Other
Essential
- Available during normal laboratory opening hours
- Available for participation on the out of hours shift system
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B.Sc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
- State Registration (Health Professionals Council)
- 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 Haematology/Blood Bank automated analysers
- Familiar with Haematology/Blood Bank manual techniques
Experience
Essential
- Commitment to the ethos of a health care environment
- Experience of accepting responsibility while recognising limits.
Desirable
- Experience of working flexibly and within a team.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed Haematology skills and techniques.
- Good scientific numeracy skills
- Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Basic Haematological diagnostic techniques.
Other
Essential
- Available during normal laboratory opening hours
- Available for participation on the out of hours shift system
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).
