- IBMS accredited BSC in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
- Registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
- Completion of IBMS post graduate registration portfolio or equivalent (Band 5)
- Must hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant specialist subject (Band 6)
- Evidence of continued CPD including relevant courses with regards to H& S, leadership, quality or training
- Experience with a range of laboratory techniques
- Experience with a wide range of laboratory techniques including Blood sciences, Microbiology, Histopathology, Virology - manual and semi-automated serology, automated serology analysers, molecular diagnostics (Band 6)
- Discipline specific NHS experience in a UKAS accredited laboratory - Microbiology/Virology/Histopathology/Blood sciences (Band 6)
- Experience in the implementation of new methodologies and /or equipment (Band 6)
- Experience with the UKAS accreditation process (Band 6)
- Discipline specific NHS laboratory experience (Band 5)
- Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities (Band 5)
- Keyboard and basic IT skills
- Have an awareness of Health & Safety issues
- Can communicate effectively with staff of all grades
- Evidence of good manual dexterity
- Have an awareness of H& S Issues (Band 6)
- Evidence of effective time management skills (Band 6)
- Understand and follow clear instructions (Band 6)
- Commitment to role
Biomedical Scientist - Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Description
The Histopathology Department is seeking applications for an enthusiastic and capable individual to join our team as a HCPC registered band 5 or Specialist band 6 Biomedical scientist (depending on the qualifications & experience).
Based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, the post holder will rotate through all sections of the Histopathology laboratory to include dissection, microtomy, special stains, non gynae cytology and immunohistochemstry.
The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Partnership fully integrates the pathology services delivered on behalf of the Partner Trusts within the Integrated Care System (ICS) footprint Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.
The Pathology Partnership will provide the best possible service for patients and clinicians improving health outcomes, delivering quality and efficiency benefits and ensuring a sustainable workforce for the longer term.
As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, you will be experienced and operating as a Biomedical Scientist within a Histopathology laboratory, in line with ISO 15189 standards. BMS staff are rotated within the department to cover the laboratory sub sections accordingly.
An extensive range of automated, semi-automated and manual techniques are utilised to ensure appropriate testing of diagnostic samples. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail are essential skills for the post. About us You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
STHFT operates with a budget of 1.2 bn, has a workforce of over 18,500 employees, covers five hospital sites, provides care from over forty community settings, and has an excellent reputation for research.
As an organisation we value and respect our staff and the community we serve. We provide excellent staff benefits this includes commitment to professional development but also many initiatives to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Partnership are invested in training, developing, and supporting staff in all aspects including academic courses from certificates of achievement, registration, specialist and higher specialist IBMS portfolios, apprenticeships and leadership and management qualifications.
We pride ourselves in enabling opportunity across all our sites to develop staff and provide a strong and sustained service for the future. Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
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