Specialist/Biomedical Scientist Haematology & Transfusion

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The Scarborough, Hull and York Pathology Service (SHYPS) is seeking to appoint a Specialist/ Biomedical Scientist to work in our busy, friendly Haematology Laboratory at York Teaching Hospitals NHS FT Trust.

Based primarily in York, your role will be to carry out analytical tests in the Haematology and Transfusion laboratory.

You will rotate through all sections of the department under the supervision of a Senior Biomedical Scientist. Once suitably qualified and trained you will contribute to working a shift system that involve nights and weekend work. We are looking for an individual who is hard working, innovative, sociable, and works well as part of a team.

Applicants should be HCPC registered and further training towards completion of an IBMS Specialist Diploma will be supported if required.

Main duties of the job

To lead your own section of the Haematology and Transfusion laboratory, taking part in all aspects of its running and development.
To carry out the analysis of patient samples, and provide interpretive advice in the provision of a Clinical Laboratory Service according to departmental SOPs and departmental Quality Assurance Policy.
To use and maintain highly specialist scientific instruments for the diagnosis and monitoring of disease.
To communicate effectively with clinicians, nurses and other service users.

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.

Date posted

01 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-6251052-SBS-PSD

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

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: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

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.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

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.

Person Specification

Experience & Motivation

Essential

Previous experience of working in a pathology laboratory environment
Willingness to attend relevant courses and undertake specialist training as required

Qualifications

Essential

IBMS-accredited BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science degree
Registration with the HCPC via portfolio route
Pre-reg HCPC registration

Person Specification

Experience & Motivation

Essential

Previous experience of working in a pathology laboratory environment
Willingness to attend relevant courses and undertake specialist training as required

Qualifications

Essential

IBMS-accredited BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science degree
Registration with the HCPC via portfolio route
Pre-reg HCPC registration

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.