Job summary
- Main area
- Biochemistry
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Other
- Job ref
- 434-SCS7209416
- Employer
- Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Stoke Mandeville Hospital
- Town
- Aylesbury
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Biomedical Scientist - Biochemistry
Band 5
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
As a Biomedical Scientist in Blood Sciences the post holder is responsible for processing laboratory tests on patient samples in any of the sub-sections of the laboratory in rotation. The post holder will be qualified; HCPC registered. They must be able to apply the latest scientific knowledge coupled with the most up to date scientific methods. They must become competent to accurately and safely use and carry out routine maintenance and performance checks on complex and expensive analysers. They will work as a valued member of a team able to function with minimum supervision deputising for more senior staff as appropriate. They will support and participate in the Quality Management system.
Sub-sections are:
Sample Reception; sample receipt, ID and data entry
Biochemistry } Complex analysers for routine biochemistry and immunoassay, full
Haematology } blood counts, coagulation, haemoglobinopathy, microscopy, PCR
Immunology } and manual assays
Transfusion } Blood group and Antibody screens, Cross matching blood for transfusion
The successful applicant will be part of a team working in the Biochemistry section of this busy Blood Sciences Department in Stoke Mandeville and Wycombe Hospitals. This post will rotate between the two hospitals.
Previous applicants need not apply as application will not be considered.
Main duties of the job
- To follow Standard Operating Procedures and to participate in their regular review and update.
- To prepare, store and use reagents and consumables in a manner suitable for patient investigations.
- To become proficient in manual laboratory procedures such as precision pipetting, reagent preparation and complex analytical procedures.
- To undertake technical validation of complex results from laboratory investigations to ensure accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols.
- To take appropriate action when there is a situation that may cause a service failure.
- To be able to calibrate, maintain, operate and troubleshoot expensive and complex hardware and software.
- To maintain and perform QC & EQA on assays, including point of care assays where appropriate.
Working for our organisation
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work!
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science ratified by the IBMS.
- Registration with the Health Professions Council (HPC).
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Special Circumstances
Essential criteria
- Travel to other sites
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working as a member of a team
Desirable criteria
- Work experience in a laboratory setting
- Working alone during an out-of-hours service
- Troubleshooting
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Comprehensive Biochemistry Laboratory Theory.
- Quality control and Assurance.
- Safe handling of potentially infectious samples.
- Minimum identification criteria for samples and requests
- Knowledge of health and safety risks & requirements
- Communication – spoken and written.
Desirable criteria
- Interpersonal skills
- Basic Microsoft packages.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sola Okor
- Job title
- Lead BMS Biochemistry/Immunology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01296315456
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