Swydd wag: Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Biochemistry, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Blackburn

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Prif leoliad: Biochemistry
Gradd: Band 6
Contract: Parhaol
Oriau: Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos (Hours worked over 24/7 shifts on both the Blackburn and Burnley laboratory sites.)
Cyfeirnod y swydd: 435-D162-25

Cyflogwr: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Math o gyflogwr: NHS
Gwefan: RBTH
Tref: Blackburn
Cyflog: £38,682 - £46,580 per annum
Cyfnod cyflog: Yn flynyddol
Yn cau: 10/12/2025 23:59

Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Biochemistry

Band 6

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

Provide a rapid, reliable and efficient service by performing a comprehensive range of routine and specialized analyses.

Perform investigations and analytical techniques unsupervised whilst organizing own work tasks, normally under the direction of a Senior Biomedical Scientist.

The post holder is required to rotate through all the sections of the department including specimen reception.

Apply the approved Standard Operating Procedures used in the Department.

Assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures, and recommend improvements and amendments as necessary.

Perform complex manual and automated analytical investigations requiring specialist skills.

Operate complex, high value analytical equipment without supervision.

Maintain, troubleshoot and repair faults in complex laboratory instruments, ensuring essential services are maintained in the event of technical failure.

Prepare reagents, control materials and calibrators with a high degree of accuracy and precision.

Required to work with hazardous and noxious chemicals, and with frequent exposure to uncontained body substances.

Check reliability of results to ensure accuracy and precision by applying quality assurance statistical criteria.

Interpretation of results requiring subjective judgement and analytical expertise.

Recognise grossly abnormal and life threatening results.

Validate and report test results in a timely fashion so that they may be acted on as necessary by clinicians.

Provide technical interpretation and comment on validity of results.

Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient results, quality control data and calculations.

Participate in departmental audit and internal / external Quality Assurance programmes.

Work with laboratory and Trust information systems.

Maintain, troubleshoot and repair faults with laboratory point of care equipment in clinical areas and liaise with service engineers and ward staff as required.

Supervision of MLA, AP and Trainee BMS staff.

Assist in the department’s stock control procedures.

Adhere to the departmental Quality management systems.

General clerical and administrative tasks.

Manyleb y person

Qualifications

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Attained HCPC registration as a Biochemistry Biomedical Scientist by following an IBMS-approved Honours Degree (or HNC for staff registered before 1994) and training in a NHS Biochemistry laboratory. Plus, IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Biochemistry or equivalent post graduate qualification.

Experience

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Post H.C.P.C. registration experience in NHS Biochemistry laboratories

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Experience of 'lone working' in an on-call/shift/out of normal hours/emergency environment

Knowledge & Skills

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Comprehensive knowledge of, and skills in the application of Biochemistry Techniques and procedures.
Experienced in working with common computer applications.
Effective knowledge of legislation and regulation relating to relevant safety and quality standards

Meini prawf dymunol

Experience in the supervision of staff at various grades

Personal Attributes

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Willing to adapt to the changing needs of the service.
Willingness to participate in out of hours shift rota essential for the post
Able to use initiative, and work without close supervision.

Dear Potential Applicant,

It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed.

Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)

If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.

The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38.

This cost is not applicable for a Volunteer post

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The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.

We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background.

We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. By telephone 01254 732075 or email [email protected] or write to Employment Services, Parkview Offices, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH