Job summary
We are looking for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to
join our friendly, dedicated and professional team but candidates currently
working towards their IBMS registration portfolio may be considered. The
successful candidate will be based within Clinical Biochemistry. Blood sciences
at CDDFT is a very busy laboratory with much to offer the successful candidate.
The job description is generic for all Blood
Sciences BMS staff and all necessary training will be provided but evidence and
experience in a UK Biochemistry laboratory is preferred. APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE
THAT RELEVANT EXPERIENCE SHOULD HAVE BEEN OBTAINED WITHIN THE LAST THREE YEARS
Main duties of the job
The department operates a 24/7 shift system covering
dayshifts, late shifts, nightshifts weekends and Bank Holidays which the
successful applicant must participate in.
Cross-site cover will be required at the other
site to meet the needs of the service.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also
essential as is the ability to work within a team processing a high workload of
blood sciences specimens. The successful candidate will be expected to
participate in the 24/7 shift rota, and training will be provided on both sites
so the candidate must be able to travel as required.
The main automation in Biochemsitry is Siemens Advia and
Centaur technology, Menarini HbA1c analysers, Cobas e111. The LIMS is currently
provided by Clinisys Winpath.
Experience of the above is advantageous but not essential as
all necessary training will be provided.
Blood Sciences will be undergoing MSC refresh in
Spring 2024 and there will be changes in instrumentation and LIMS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also
essential as is the ability to work within a team processing a high workload of
blood sciences specimens. The successful candidate will be expected to
participate in the 24/7 shift rota, and training will be provided on both sites
so the candidate must be able to travel as required.
The main automation in Biochemsitry is Siemens Advia and
Centaur technology, Menarini HbA1c analysers, Cobas e111. The LIMS is currently
provided by Clinisys Winpath.
Experience of the above is advantageous but not essential as
all necessary training will be provided.
Blood Sciences will be undergoing MSC refresh in
Spring 2024 and there will be changes in instrumentation and LIMS.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Biomedical Sciences or Equivalent
Desirable
- Computer literate
- ECDL
- Working towards the specialist diploma
- Science / English / Math A-levels
Experience
Essential
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Shift work
- Out of hours work
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Organise own work activites
- Prioritisation of duties
- Communication
- Medical / Scientific terminology
- Numerical : Calculations etc
- Manual dexterity, Tests and analysers
- Precise and accurate work performance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Biomedical Sciences or Equivalent
Desirable
- Computer literate
- ECDL
- Working towards the specialist diploma
- Science / English / Math A-levels
Experience
Essential
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Shift work
- Out of hours work
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Organise own work activites
- Prioritisation of duties
- Communication
- Medical / Scientific terminology
- Numerical : Calculations etc
- Manual dexterity, Tests and analysers
- Precise and accurate work performance
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).
