Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Clinical Chemistry
- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 423-7459067
- Cyflogwr
- Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Airedale General Hospital
- Tref
- Steeton
- Cyflog
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 18/09/2025 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr

Specialist Biomedical Scientist Clinical Chemistry Band 6 with CPP OOH
NHS AfC: Band 6
Be part of our future landscape
At Airedale, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications irrespective of people’s age, lived experience of living with a disability or long-term conditions, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Increasing our diversity and supporting our organisation to be more inclusive is a key priority here at Airedale and our teams are at the centre of how we work towards this.
We appreciate all people may have diverse and individual needs and we pride ourselves on supporting all people to thrive and flourish at work. We have frameworks in place that support reasonable adjustments and flexible working for colleagues throughout their working lives which starts at recruitment.
These are exciting times for Airedale. We have the once-in-a-career opportunity to be involved in the planning and building of a completely new hospital here on our Steeton site by 2030. By joining us now you’ll be a key part of our journey over the next few years, with the chance to input into a state-of-the-art, modern healthcare facility that will deliver care to our communities for decades to come. We are also on the journey to a new electronic patient record, part of our wider ambition for our digital future – a future that builds on our significant telemedicine and digital care success. Ultimately, what makes Airedale special is our people. Not just our staff, but our volunteers, patients, visitors, and wider population who make up the Airedale family. This is a Trust that sits at the heart of our community, and our communities are very proud of their Trust.
Please read the attached AI statement prior to submitting any application
Trosolwg o'r swydd
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our laboratory team as a full time HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Agenda for change band 6).
Candidates will need to possess an IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Clinical Chemistry if registered with the HCPC after 2006. Consideration may be given to candidates who can evidence that that are approaching completion of the specialist portfolio, who would be employed under Annex 21 conditions.
The department operates a 24/7 service utilising a continuous process pattern (CPP) system based on blocks of shifts. Out of hours working attracts a CPP payment, of approx. £8,500 per annum depending on shifts worked. The successful candidate will be required to fully participate in the CPP rota, after suitable training.
This role will be based at the Airedale General Hospital (AGH) laboratory site and the successful candidate will be employed directly by the NHS as an Airedale NHS Foundation Trust employee
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The successful candidate will be required to work in all sections within the chemistry department, demonstrating specialist knowledge and technical skills and providing day to day leadership within the team.
The role will also include supporting the Advanced BMS EQA and IQC lead with day to day duties, including EQA and IQC monitoring, undertaking initial poor performance investigations and ensuring compliance with departmental processes.
The successful candidates will need to be enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities supported by well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to support individual and team working
The department currently utilizes Beckman AU5800, DXI immunoassay, Vidas 3, Sebia Capillays and Sebia Hydrasys technology, in conjunction with a with Winpath LIMS system.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP is an innovative joint-venture pathology service between Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust. This partnership delivers a high quality pathology service through collaboration between three Trusts for the benefit of patient and service users.
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
- Cycle to Work
- Travel Scheme
- Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
- Onsite Nursery
- Buying and Selling Annual Leave
- Car Leasing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Health and Wellbeing
- Extensive Reward Scheme
- Counselling Service
- Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
- Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it’s down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience – we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
- Committed to Quality of Care
- Compassion
- Working together for patients
- Improving Lives
- Everyone Counts
- Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description and person specification.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification
- HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Clinical Chemistry (candidates registered with HCPC after 2006) or equivalent qualification or experience that evidences work at equivalent level
Meini prawf dymunol
- Membership of professional body such as IBMS
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Significant discipline specific experience and knowledge.
- Experience of working within a NHS Clinical Chemistry laboratory
- Evidence of Continuous Profession Development
- Experience of Pathology IT systems
- Experience of Pathology Quality management systems
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of serology and immunology
- Experience of writing/ reviewing SOPs in line with local or national guidelines
Gofynion ymgeisio
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Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Gillian Day
- Teitl y swydd
- Section Manager, Clinical Chemistry
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01535 292909
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