Job summary
We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and well-motivated Band 5 Biomedical Scientist (Candidates who are not yet HCPC registered will be considered at annex 21 until HCPC registration is achieved) to join the Immunology team in Aneurin Bevan University Health Board at our Grange University Hospital site.
If your values align with our Pathology vision below then this is the challenging role for you:
Delivering a leading, people centred service which is innovative, dynamic and continually improving
The Grange University Hospital has been designed to treat our most seriously ill patients, or those with significant injuries, and it is the designated trauma unit for Gwent.
The hub is in the purpose built, modern Blood Sciences laboratory at the Grange University Hospital, with the aim to deliver high quality Haematology, Coagulation, Immunology & Blood Transfusion services.
Main duties of the job
We welcome applications from suitably qualified Biomedical Scientists, who have HCPC registration and relevant experience in Immunology. We will also consider candidates who have not yet achieved their HCPC registration on an annex 21 (Trainee band 5).
Full time, part time or job share applications will be considered.
The post is a full time permanent role, covering 37.5 hours a week.
The post will be based at the Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran.
The department has full UKAS accreditation and is an approved IBMS training laboratory for Haematology, Transfusion and Immunology. Continuous professional development (CPD) and completion of an IBMS Specialist Portfolio (if required) is actively encouraged and supported.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Immunology laboratory is based within the Blood Sciences department at The Grange University Hospital. Immunology is currently equipped with Werfen and Thermo equipment.
You must be able to demonstrate a commitment to CPD, have excellent interpersonal and time-management skills, be flexible and committed to service excellence and be keen on supporting development of Pathology services within South East Wales.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Immunology laboratory is based within the Blood Sciences department at The Grange University Hospital. Immunology is currently equipped with Werfen and Thermo equipment.
You must be able to demonstrate a commitment to CPD, have excellent interpersonal and time-management skills, be flexible and committed to service excellence and be keen on supporting development of Pathology services within South East Wales.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BMS degree
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- Willingness to undertake SPD
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of automated and manual laboratory investigations
Desirable
- Experience of using Laboratory information system
- Multi disciplinary experience
- General familiarity with common computer software (Microsoft office)
- Ability to work autonomously.
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to pick up techniques quickly following a training program.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of Health & safety issues
- Knowledge of quality control and assurance
- Basic and specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures undertaken in the department.
Desirable
- Ability to speak welsh
- Knowledge of Clinical Laboratory Accreditation requirements.
- Knowledge of quality management systems.
Other
Essential
- Punctual and reliable
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work without supervision and as part of a team
- To be able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service
- Commitment to Healthcare
Desirable
- Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BMS degree
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- Willingness to undertake SPD
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of automated and manual laboratory investigations
Desirable
- Experience of using Laboratory information system
- Multi disciplinary experience
- General familiarity with common computer software (Microsoft office)
- Ability to work autonomously.
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to pick up techniques quickly following a training program.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of Health & safety issues
- Knowledge of quality control and assurance
- Basic and specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures undertaken in the department.
Desirable
- Ability to speak welsh
- Knowledge of Clinical Laboratory Accreditation requirements.
- Knowledge of quality management systems.
Other
Essential
- Punctual and reliable
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work without supervision and as part of a team
- To be able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service
- Commitment to Healthcare
Desirable
- Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service
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).
