Job summary
Please note appointment will be made at Band 5 Annex 21, Band 5, Band 6 Annex 21 or Band 6 dependant on qualifications and experience.
As a Biomedical Scientist, the post holder will be required to work within professional standards expected as a registrant of the Health Professions Council (HCPC) and maintain a portfolio of evidence supporting Continuing Professional development (CPD). Duties as a BMS will include performing a range of scientific procedures involving the processing of specimens to contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases and investigation of pathological processes.
The post holder will be required to conform to agreed standard operational procedures, policies and good laboratory practice and also within their work duties, comply with the standards as required of UKAS and other relevant professional and Legislative Bodies (e.g. HTA, BSQR).
To demonstrate commitment and dedication to our staff we have a flexible recruitment and progression plan that consists of:
Band 5 candidates:
- Band 5 Annex 21 for candidates with IBMS accredited degree who have not completed their IBMS Generic Training Portfolio with automatic advancement to Band 5 on registration.
Band 6 candidates:
- Band 6 Annex 21 for candidates with HCPC registration and evidence of core competencies with automatic progression on completion of out of hours (24/7 working) competencies' and successful completion of IBMS Specialist Portfolio.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to work on a rotational basis through the different sections of the department, and may be required to work on any site within the Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board (BCULHB) area to enable continuity of service.
On completion of the necessary competence requirements, Band 6 post holders will be required to cover 24/7 out of hours service working as a registered scientist to deliver safe and effective specialist emergency and core testing services requiring the post holder to :
- Support and advise laboratory support worker colleagues.
- Prioritise investigations in accordance to clinical need, ensuring optimum turnaround for urgent requests.
- Manage emergency requests, single or multiple.
- Liaise with IT and specialist equipment suppliers to resolve system or equipment failures.
- To respond to Major incident procedures should the need arise.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
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
- IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences Degree or other qualification acceptable for future HCPC registration.
- State registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
Desirable
- Specialist Portfolio BMS relevant to the service/s being covered - or equivalent
- Able to provide evidence of ongoing personal development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of automated and manual laboratory investigations and procedures (sufficient post registration training).
Desirable
- Experience of analytical platforms used in BCUHB.
- General familiarity with common computer software (Microsoft Office)
- Experience of working alone in out of hours service
- Experience of leading a team
- Previous NHS experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to supervise others
- Ability to pick up techniques quickly following a training program.
- Computer literate
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work without supervision and as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure and Ability to assess & prioritise work in a pressured environment
- Ability to make specialist scientific decisions when working alone / as lone scientist in response to clinical situation and using specialist scientific knowledge & experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures as evidenced by attaining IBMS specialist portfolio
- Knowledge of quality control and assurance
- Knowledge of managing emergency requests
Desirable
- Knowledge of Clinical Laboratory Accreditation requirements
- Knowledge of Laboratory Information management systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences Degree or other qualification acceptable for future HCPC registration.
- State registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
Desirable
- Specialist Portfolio BMS relevant to the service/s being covered - or equivalent
- Able to provide evidence of ongoing personal development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of automated and manual laboratory investigations and procedures (sufficient post registration training).
Desirable
- Experience of analytical platforms used in BCUHB.
- General familiarity with common computer software (Microsoft Office)
- Experience of working alone in out of hours service
- Experience of leading a team
- Previous NHS experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to supervise others
- Ability to pick up techniques quickly following a training program.
- Computer literate
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work without supervision and as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure and Ability to assess & prioritise work in a pressured environment
- Ability to make specialist scientific decisions when working alone / as lone scientist in response to clinical situation and using specialist scientific knowledge & experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures as evidenced by attaining IBMS specialist portfolio
- Knowledge of quality control and assurance
- Knowledge of managing emergency requests
Desirable
- Knowledge of Clinical Laboratory Accreditation requirements
- Knowledge of Laboratory Information management systems
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).
