Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified, HCPC registered
candidate to join the Mid Yorkshire Pathology Team as a Biomedical Scientist,
working in the Biochemistry Department of the Blood Sciences Department.
The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust consists of three hospital sites at Dewsbury,PinderfieldsandPontefract. The biochemistry department has laboratories at the Pinderfields
and Dewsbury sites and are equipped with Roche Cobas Chemistry/Immunoassay analysers to provide routine biochemistry on inpatient samples at each site.In addition to this, the Pinderfields laboratory is the main hub and provides routine biochemistry testing to outpatients & GP surgeries in the Huddersfield, Pontefract & Wakefield areas.
Blood Sciences is under a managed service contract
with Biochemistry instruments supplied by Advanced Instruments, Helena, Northstar Scientific, Roche Diagnostics & Tosoh Bioscience. Pre and
post analytic processes are dealt with by a GLP Systems track.
The department operates a 24/7 shift system including weekend and bank holidays across both sites. Following an initial training period, the successful candidate will be required to participate in this rota.
The laboratory has been approved by the IBMS to undertake both registration and specialist portfolio training and is accredited to UKAS 15189 (2022) standards.
Main duties of the job
To carry out a broad range of scientific and technical work within the
department, working within Health and Care Professions Council standards of
proficiency for Biomedical Scientists.
To evaluate suitability of samples
To identify anomalous results and take appropriate action.
To carry out a range of specialist technical tasks using highly
developed analytical skills.
To work independently as required by managers, either as part of the out
of hour's service provision or during the normal working day.
To follow the quality control procedures as per departmental protocols.
To attempt to solve analytical and technical problems and failures
encountered while working independently.
To interpret clinical information on request forms to ensure appropriate
tests are carried out.
To carry out technical validation of assays and investigations based on
assessment of quality control results and to produce reports for clinical
validation as appropriate.
To work accurately and precisely in a conscientious, disciplined and
flexible way.
To maintain high technical standards and ensure that such areas in which
you work are kept clean and tidy.
To assist in senior staff in the evaluation of new methods and
equipment.
To conduct audit in line with UKAS guidelines and to participate in
other internal and external audit activity as required.
To have good organisational and interpersonal skills combined with high levels of concentration and attention to detail.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have responsibility for
carrying out the scientific and technical work within the Biochemistry
Department under the management of senior biomedical staff. Key objectives
include:
To provide a high quality and timely service.
To follow departmental procedures and health and
safety rules at all times.
To avoid waste and work in a cost-effective way at
all times.
To identify problems within the areas that they are
working and report them to their manager.
To maintain clear and concise communication with
users of the service at all times.
To take part in any training required to maintain
an up-to-date knowledge of all equipment and techniques used in areas in which
they work.
To help to ensure that all work is carried out to
the standards necessary for UKAS Accreditation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have responsibility for
carrying out the scientific and technical work within the Biochemistry
Department under the management of senior biomedical staff. Key objectives
include:
To provide a high quality and timely service.
To follow departmental procedures and health and
safety rules at all times.
To avoid waste and work in a cost-effective way at
all times.
To identify problems within the areas that they are
working and report them to their manager.
To maintain clear and concise communication with
users of the service at all times.
To take part in any training required to maintain
an up-to-date knowledge of all equipment and techniques used in areas in which
they work.
To help to ensure that all work is carried out to
the standards necessary for UKAS Accreditation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Final Examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science, HNC, or equivalent (In appropriate subject).
- A degree acceptable to HCPC followed by State Registration.
- Current State Registration by the Health Professions Council.
Desirable
- Suitable Qualifications in Information Technology (e.g. CLAIT/ECDL).
- Suitable Qualifications in Health and Safety.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Can demonstrate ability to work unsupervised if required.
- Able to demonstrate good organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Able to demonstrate good laboratory practice in their work.
- Able to communicate clearly and precisely both verbally and in writing with patients and all levels of staff inside and outside Pathology.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate good organisational skills with high levels of concentration & attention to detail.
Experience
Essential
- Pre-state registration experience of working in a hospital Pathology Department in an appropriate discipline.
Desirable
- Experience in an NHS Biochemistry Lab.
- Experience of working with current analysers and automated systems.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work well within a small team.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Enthusiasm for work.
- Enthusiasm to undertake appropriate training as required to facilitate service developments.
- Willingness to work flexibly.
- Friendly and approachable.
Knowledge & Awareness
Essential
- A reasonable knowledge of health and safety principles applicable in working within a Pathology Department.
- Must understand the nature of patient confidentiality.
Desirable
- A wide knowledge of Health and Safety law and its application to Pathology.
- Working knowledge of pre- & post-analytical track systems.
- Experience of working in disciplines of Pathology other than that for which applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Final Examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science, HNC, or equivalent (In appropriate subject).
- A degree acceptable to HCPC followed by State Registration.
- Current State Registration by the Health Professions Council.
Desirable
- Suitable Qualifications in Information Technology (e.g. CLAIT/ECDL).
- Suitable Qualifications in Health and Safety.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Can demonstrate ability to work unsupervised if required.
- Able to demonstrate good organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Able to demonstrate good laboratory practice in their work.
- Able to communicate clearly and precisely both verbally and in writing with patients and all levels of staff inside and outside Pathology.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate good organisational skills with high levels of concentration & attention to detail.
Experience
Essential
- Pre-state registration experience of working in a hospital Pathology Department in an appropriate discipline.
Desirable
- Experience in an NHS Biochemistry Lab.
- Experience of working with current analysers and automated systems.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work well within a small team.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Enthusiasm for work.
- Enthusiasm to undertake appropriate training as required to facilitate service developments.
- Willingness to work flexibly.
- Friendly and approachable.
Knowledge & Awareness
Essential
- A reasonable knowledge of health and safety principles applicable in working within a Pathology Department.
- Must understand the nature of patient confidentiality.
Desirable
- A wide knowledge of Health and Safety law and its application to Pathology.
- Working knowledge of pre- & post-analytical track systems.
- Experience of working in disciplines of Pathology other than that for which applying.
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).
