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 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.
We have 1 permanent post and 1 Fixed term ( 12 months) post available
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 Beckman automation, Roche E411, CZE for proteins, HPLC and Kryptors for the Downs service , 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.
You will be required to obtain and maintain competency in all relevant areas of the laboratory.
Once competent the post will require participation in shift work on our 24/7 rota working nights, lates and weekends.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your role will be to work in all sections of Biochemistry, possibly working towards some multi-disciplinary working with other Blood Science specialties in the future.
To know more details kindly see the attached job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your role will be to work in all sections of Biochemistry, possibly working towards some multi-disciplinary working with other Blood Science specialties in the future.
To know more details kindly see the attached job description
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- HCPC registered or IBMS Portfolio completion close
Desirable
- Post registration work experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Working experience in an NHS laboratory
Desirable
- Work experience in a Biochemistry laboratory
Qualifications
Essential
- IBMS accredited BSc Hons in Biomedical Science or equivalent
Desirable
- Completed IBMS portfolio / almost completed.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- HCPC registered or IBMS Portfolio completion close
Desirable
- Post registration work experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Working experience in an NHS laboratory
Desirable
- Work experience in a Biochemistry laboratory
Qualifications
Essential
- IBMS accredited BSc Hons in Biomedical Science or equivalent
Desirable
- Completed IBMS portfolio / almost completed.
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).
