Specialist Biomedical Scientist- Haematology - York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom - York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Description

The Scarborough, Hull and York Pathology Service (SHYPS) is seeking to appoint a Specialist/ Biomedical Scientist to work in our busy, friendly Haematology Laboratory at York Teaching Hospitals NHS FT Trust.

Based primarily in York, your role will be to carry out analytical tests in the Haematology and Transfusion laboratory.

You will rotate through all sections of the department under the supervision of a Senior Biomedical Scientist. Once suitably qualified and trained you will contribute to working a shift system that involve nights and weekend work.

Applicants should be HCPC registered and further training towards completion of an IBMS Specialist Diploma will be supported if required.

To lead your own section of the Haematology and Transfusion laboratory, taking part in all aspects of its running and development.

To carry out the analysis of patient samples, and provide interpretive advice in the provision of a Clinical Laboratory Service according to departmental SOPs and departmental Quality Assurance Policy.

To use and maintain highly specialist scientific instruments for the diagnosis and monitoring of disease.
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
~27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
~ A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
~ Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
~ NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
~ An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
~ Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.

We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Previous experience of working in a pathology laboratory environment
Willingness to attend relevant courses and undertake specialist training as required

IBMS-accredited BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science degree
Pre-reg HCPC registration

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust