Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Job Description

We require strong team players with a positive attitude to working in a flexible manner, committed to supporting the clinical services of the Trust and meeting the needs of our patients by participating in a 24-hour Agenda for Change shift system.

The successful candidates will be primarily based at one of the following pathology partnership sites but may be expected to cover and support other ESEL sites depending on service demand.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking and innovative organisation to deliver a high quality service for one of the largest networked laboratories within the NHS.

Requirements

The successful candidate MUST be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist AND have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio.

Responsibilities

• To carry out / supervise technical and scientific work in a section of the laboratory under the direction of Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist.
• Flexible hours including weekend and bank holiday working will be required within the minimum 37.5 hours per week in accordance with Agenda for Change (AfC) Terms and Conditions.
• To practice as a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist providing a patient focused, cost effective and efficient service.
• The post holder will undertake technical and scientific work under the direction of appointed line manager and training leads.
• The post holder must be able to demonstrate proficiency and competence in designated work area to an agreed expertise level.
• The post holder must be conversant with the technologies and methodologies specific to the core and specialist sections.
• The post holder is required to rotate through the various sections of the laboratory and work at different laboratories networked within ESEL Pathology Partnership.
• The post holder must participate in the either the AfC hybrid (day & night).