Band 5 Post Registration Biomedical Scientist
Requirements
Must be an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent. Experience in clinical laboratories and immunology is essential, along with a commitment to continuing professional development.
Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a centre of Pathology excellence at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB), one of the largest teaching hospitals in England. We have state of the art facilities across 4 sites (Queen Elizabeth, Heartlands, Good Hope & Solihull hospitals).
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic & experienced Post Registration Biomedical Scientist (Band 5) with experience in aspects of Immunology who must be a HCPC registered BMS. This role is based at Heartlands Hospital but there may be a requirement to work across all UHB sites.
Our department provides a dynamic service that promotes innovation & service development. We are committed to staff health & well-being, training & development equipping staff with the tools to embark on an exciting & fulfilling career.
Our Service Is UKAS Accredited, Made Up Of a Specialist And Experienced Team, All Working Towards a Common Goal. The Department Uses a Range Of State-of-the-art Equipment Including
- Thermofisher Phadia Immunocap 250 analysers
- Sebia Octa Cap 3 & Hydrasys
- Beckman Navios, DxFlex & Aquios Flow Cytometers
- Binding Site Optilite analysers
- Werfen QL3000 and DS2 analysers
- Euroimmun Euro Blot One analyser
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
The laboratory operates an extended service with an expectation to support departmental shift systems as required, after training - including weekends & public holidays.
Shifts include Early (08:00-16:00), Day (09:00-17:00) and Mid (12:00-20:00) The hours worked are led by the demands of the service and may be amended as required.
The candidate will be expected to have a good understanding of areas within Immunology, working in different sections on a rotational basis maintaining skills & competency. We are looking for people who work well in a team & are excellent communicators.
Duties
The post holder will be responsible for performing tasks to meet the needs of the lab service. This could include a range of technical, scientific, professional & clinical duties to achieve the objectives of efficient & effective patient care, ensuring that the needs of the laboratory are met to deliver a quality clinical service including but not limited to:
- To safely handle, use & dispose of biological samples including blood, urine, faeces, CSF & semen, body tissues & other body fluids/samples and hazardous &/or radioactive chemicals
- Undertake maintenance on a wide range of specialised lab instruments & equipment prior to them being used for patient investigations
- Maintain compliance with good laboratory practice, quality assurance procedures in accordance with UKAS ISO 15189 standards.
- Technically validate, interpret & report results within the agreed turnaround times.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job Description
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent academic achievement that is ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
- State registration with Health Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines
- Working towards completion of post registration specialist competency portfolio
Essential
- Experience of working in clinical laboratories
- Experience of laboratory techniques and automation
- Evidence of dealing with suppliers, clinical and support staff, the public or customer care
Essential
- Honesty
- Reliability
- Resilience and adaptability
- Self-motivated
- Positive attitude
- Expected to participate in all out of hours periods as required by service provision
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
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.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
For Help With Your Application, Contact
Sheryl Gorrie
sheryl.gorrie@uhb.nhs.uk
01214242185
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32073.00 to £39043.00 Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-Time, Flexible Working
Reference number
304-9017083
Job locations
Heartlands Hospital
Bordesley Green E
Birmingham
West Midlands
B9 5SS
Attachments
Job Description
Band 5 JD PS.pdf – 436KB Opens in a new window
Education
Skills
About University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in England, serving a regional, national and international population. It includes Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Solihull Hospital and Community Services, Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham Chest Clinic. We also run a number of smaller satellite units, allowing people to be treated as close to home as possible. We see and treat more than 2.2 million people every year across our sites and our hospitals deliver more babies than anywhere else in Europe. We are a regional centre for cancer, trauma, renal dialysis, burns and plastics, HIV and AIDS, as well as respiratory conditions like cystic fibrosis. We also have expertise in premature baby care, bone marrow transplants and thoracic surgery and have the largest solid organ transplantation programme in Europe. We provide a series of highly specialist cardiac, liver and neurosurgery services to patients from across the UK. We are world-renowned for our trauma care and have developed pioneering surgical techniques in the management of ballistic and blast injuries, including bespoke surgical solutions for previously unseen injuries. As a result of its clinical expertise in treating trauma patients and military casualties, the QEHB has been designated both a Level 1 Trauma Centre and host of the UK’s only £20m National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Surgical Reconstruction and Microbiology Research Centre (SRMRC). We have over 24,000 members of staff and we are committed to investing in their development and their health and wellbeing. UHB is a Stonewall Diversity Champion and aims to achieve positive change for LGBTQ+ people by creating an inclusive, inspiring and equal environment for both staff and service users.
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