Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join the busy Research & Development Blood Sciences team within the Scarborough, Hull and York Pathology Service (SHYPS) rotating between Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill sites, as a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist / Trainee Biomedical Scientist.
To qualify for the Biomedical Scientist role applicants must be registered with the HCPC. Individuals applying for a trainee position must have an IBMS accredited Biomedical Science degree or be an undergraduate of an IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences degree course. Full support towards completion of the IBMS portfolio will be given.
Main duties of the job
The candidate will be required to do the following:
- Handle blood, bodily fluids, faeces and tissue samples
- Operate a range of laboratory analysers and equipment.
- Perform, analyse and record a wide range of laboratory investigations and technical procedures relating to the issue of data for clinical trials.
An awareness of Good Clinical Practise (GCP) is required. Post holders will require GCP certification to carry out Clinical Trials work. Certification can be gained when in post, if the candidate is not already certificated.
After completion of required training, the post holder will be required to work alongside existing R&D Blood Sciences staff performing a range of scientific and other procedures to support clinical trials and pathology research and development activity.
The post holder will be required to rotate between Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital. Some weekend work may be required depending on clinical trial requirements.
The post holder will rotate through the following sections of the Blood Science Department:
- Research & Development
- Specialist Biochemistry
The successful candidate will receive training to use a number of different analysers such as:
- IDS iSys
- Unicap 250
- HM-JACKarc
- Beckman Coulter AU5822
- Quattro premier LCMS
- HPLC
- Varian Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
- UVikon spectrophotometer
- Menarini Hb9210
Previous experience in a Blood Sciences laboratory would be an advantage, but not essential as full training will be given.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: recruitment@york.nhs.uk.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
The NHS Staff Council has accepted the pay offer made by the government for Agenda for Change staff in England, which you will see is reflected on the salary for this role. Thenew salary rates for this year(2023/24)willtake effect from 1 April 2023. Eligible staff can expect to receive the additional 2022/23 payment and the new 2023/24 pay rates (including back pay to 1 April) as part of their pay in June.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: recruitment@york.nhs.uk.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
The NHS Staff Council has accepted the pay offer made by the government for Agenda for Change staff in England, which you will see is reflected on the salary for this role. Thenew salary rates for this year(2023/24)willtake effect from 1 April 2023. Eligible staff can expect to receive the additional 2022/23 payment and the new 2023/24 pay rates (including back pay to 1 April) as part of their pay in June.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Enrolment on a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science accredited course by the IBMS or equivalent.
Desirable
- HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working to written procedures in a laboratory environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS Blood Sciences laboratory
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Enrolment on a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science accredited course by the IBMS or equivalent.
Desirable
- HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working to written procedures in a laboratory environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS Blood Sciences laboratory
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
