Job summary
- Main area
- Biochemistry
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5/6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 372-FSS2941
- Employer
- Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
- Town
- Huddersfield
- Salary
- £31,049 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Biomedical Scientist
NHS AfC: Band 5/6
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us.
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/
Job overview
Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated State-Registered Biomedical Scientists to join our friendly team in Clinical Biochemistry as part of the Blood Sciences Department.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and conscientious individual with a strong work ethic. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver what is required to achieve a safe, high quality and effective service whilst continuously striving for improvement. The Trust serves a population of over 400,000 and is based in laboratories at Calderdale Royal Hospital (CRH) and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary (HRI). The department has full UKAS ISO15189:2012 accreditation and has IBMS approval for training. The department offers training and development opportunities for the right candidate to further develop their skills and ambitions.
The Biochemistry section is well equipped with a Siemens Labcell tracking system, Versacell X3, Advia chemistry 1800/XPT and Centaur XPT analysers interfaced to the Centralink system and linemaster software, along side other semi-automated platforms.
Working for our organisation
Following a period of training and competency assessments the successful candidate will be expected to participate in round the clock working patterns, which include earlies, days, lates, nights, bank holidays and weekend working primarily at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, but with a requirement to work on a rotational basis at Calderdale Royal Hospital.
Previous laboratory experience and basic IT skills would be an advantage for the position however full training will be provided.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full Job description and main responsibilies are described in the Job description attached.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and conscientious individual with a strong work ethic. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver what is required to achieve a safe, high quality and effective service whilst continuously striving for improvement. The Trust serves a population of over 400,000 and is based in laboratories at Calderdale Royal Hospital (CRH) and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary (HRI). The department has full UKAS ISO15189:2012 accreditation and has IBMS approval for training. The department offers training and development opportunities for the right candidate to further develop their skills and ambitions.
The Biochemistry section is well equipped with a Siemens Labcell tracking system, Versacell X3, Advia chemistry 1800/XPT and Centaur XPT analysers interfaced to the Centralink system and linemaster software, along side other semi-automated platforms.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential criteria
- Accredited Degree in Biomedical Science and a completed registration portfolio
- registration with HCPC
- Demonstrate a commitment to and participation in continued professional development. Create own personal development plan.
Desirable criteria
- Willing to undertake post graduate qualification e.g. Specialist Portfolio
- Fully trained in all areas of the Clinical Biochemistry department
- Knowledge of the specimen pathways for all samples, including reference laboratory tests.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential criteria
- Experience of training other staff members
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- Experience with laboratory computer systems.
- Willingness to take part in providing out of hours service
- To be able to deal with sensitive data in accordance with departmental and Trust guide lines
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge base in laboratory practice in Clinical Biochemistry Department.
- Good IT skills
Desirable criteria
- experience of working within a Clinical Biochemistry department
- Supervision of MLA and assistant/associate practitioner grade staff
- Experience of stock control systems.
- Experience of involvement in laboratory and clinical audit
- Active participation in Service Development.
- Knowledge and understanding of laboratory accreditation and other quality standards associated with Clinical Biochemistry Department
- Ability to run, maintain and fault find on laboratory equipment.
- To give presentations on results of trials or audit to interested parties in the Trust
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential criteria
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate at all levels both written and verbal with all levels of staff and the customers of the service
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ryan Jackson
- Job title
- Senior Biomedical Scientist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01484 342127
- Additional information
Ryan Jackson ([email protected]), Michelle Kent ([email protected]) or Laura Hamilton ([email protected])
Tel: 01484 342127
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