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Job summary

Main area
Combined Laboratories
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent: to partake in a 24/7 rota
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekend and bank holiday on a rota, early/late/overnight shifts)
Job ref
216-HB-C6200449
Employer
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Derriford Hospital
Town
Plymouth
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 £28,407 - £34,581 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/05/2024 23:59

Employer heading

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Biomedical Scientist - Haematology

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

Applicants must be HCPC state registered and have demonstrable experience of working in a diagnostic laboratory or about to complete registration portfolio.  For the successful candidate who is appointed and currently working towards the registration portfolio, you will be appointed as a trainee under Annex 21 during the training period, 

  • up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate;
  • (ii) more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate;

This is a full-time post with extended working days and overnight duties once qualified.  There is also a commitment to participate in a weekend rota, bank holiday rota and on call once trained. 

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

To perform analysis of biological samples including blood, cerebral spinal fluid and other clinical samples, taking personal responsibility for the quality of the results, which are used in the diagnosis, treatment and management of haematological conditions.

Maintain a high standard of professional knowledge and competence in the performance of all tests and investigations carried out at bench level.

To have sufficient proven knowledge and competence to work on rotation in Haematology, Coagulation and Transfusion.

Working for our organisation

The section processes over 2500 samples per day and has UKAS accreditation and is a recognised IBMS training laboratory. 

Staff are encouraged to further their own development and assist with CPD related activities. The laboratory is well equipped and is fully computerised.

The post holder will work together with senior staff and support staff in all sections of the Combined Laboratory to produce a timely, high quality, accurate and cost effective service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To undertake scientific duties in any section, comprising of specialities in Haematology, Clinical Chemistry, Coagulation, Blood Transfusion and Immunology Departments to facilitate a smooth running and quality service.

To provide a clinical technical service by performing routine and specialist analytical testing on a range of biological samples.

To maintain and run specialist equipment up to a value of £1 million.

To supervise, mentor and support Trainee Biomedical Scientists and support staff.

Person specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Proven demonstrable experience in a laboratory environment
  • Ability to demonstrate and apply knowledge of the Pathology of disease in one or more disciplines within DCL

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Educated to BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or a degree acceptable to the Institute of Biomedical Sciences and the Health Professions Council. The latter will require a Post Graduate Certificate, a Post Graduate Diploma or an MSc in Biomedical Sciences. Or recognised equivalent qualification
  • State registration with Health Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist or working towards

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Robin Ellis
Job title
Coagulation Section Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01752 433245
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