Trainee Biomedical Scientist
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Job summary
Are you interested in a career in Biomedical science? Then this is the opportunity for you. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Trainee Biomedical Scientist to join our Biochemistry team in the Blood Sciences department.
Blood Sciences at Broomfield Hospital is a friendly department that incorporates Biochemistry, Blood Transfusion, Haematology, Immunology and Sample Reception. The department provides analytical services for the Mid Essex Trust, St Andrews Burns Unit and other NHS & non-NHS providers. Biochemistry also provides the Maternal Serum Screening service for the area.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
The department provides analytical services for the Mid Essex Trust, St Andrews Burns Unit and other NHS / non-NHS providers. The department is equipped with DXI, AU5800, Roche E411 and Proteins, Downs & Faecal Immunochemical Testing with WinPath Enterprise as the laboratory computer system in use. The department is fully UKAS ISO15189 accredited.
The department regularly hold lunchtime seminars and we have a full-time Training Lead in post across Blood Sciences to support training needs. You must be keen to develop your knowledge and skills but to also develop others.
Currently the core/late hours are 8:00am - 16:30pm Monday - Friday
Trainee hours would be 9:00am - 17:30pm.
Trainee position will be given for those currently completing their registration portfolio
For a Band 5 position, eligibility for HCPC-registration is essential and preference will be given to those who completed their Registration in a Biochemistry laboratory.
The post-holder will be required to obtain and maintain competency in all relevant areas of the laboratory.
Once competent the post will require shift work on our 24/7 on call Rota working nights, late's and weekends.
About us
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Details
Date posted
10 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 a year Per Annum (Pro rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-CSS-BR-9572
Job locations
Broomfield
Court road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer's website
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