Biomedical Scientist

Job Role: Biomedical Scientist

Location – Belfast

Hours of Work – 37.5 hours per week when trained, between 8am-8pm (Mon-Fri) on a roster basis and some weekend morning work.

Salary – £19.78 per hour

Main Duties / Responsibilities

• Perform the basic laboratory work while corresponding to the training and qualifications of a Registered BMS and may be located in any of the laboratory areas within the Department.
• Carry out appropriate procedures, including those requiring the exercise of independent judgement and initiative with minimal supervision.
• Provide personal and direct supervision for trainees and other supportive personnel within the Belfast Trust Laboratories.
• Assist in research projects, where necessary, and to be involved in the development of new procedures and techniques.
• Recognise and accept safety regulations, guidelines and policy.
• Demonstrate and maintain satisfactory progress in both the academic and the ‘in-service’ training programmes.
• Carry out any other duties not specified above, but which might be reasonably expected of a Biomedical Scientist Grade (pay band 5/ 6).
• Trainees will follow and pass the course of training as laid down by the health and care Professions Council (HCPC) leading to state registration.
• Participate in a 24-hr service which will include extended working day, overnight, weekend and public holidays work as part of the conditioned 37.5-hour week.
• Participate in Continuous Professional Development in line with KSF and work towards gaining further knowledge through certificate level training and short courses. This will be done through Personal Contribution Plan & Annual Staff Development review.

Essential Criteria

BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST SPECIALIST (BAND 6)

Must be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist AND have completed IBMS Specialist Diploma (or equivalent) in Microbiology AND have at least 1 year’s post HCPC registration experience in Microbiology.

OR

Have been employed as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) for 3 years, working in Microbiology. Applicant must have maintained HCPC registration and appear on the register.

BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST (BAND 5)

Must be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist AND have at least 3 years’ experience in Microbiology.

***Candidates appointed as Band 5 must obtain an IBMS Specialist Diploma in Microbiology within 36 months of registration with the HCPC***

• Good interpersonal and team working skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good IT skills including use of Microsoft office products; word, excel and outlook.
• Ability to work systematically and under pressure in a busy environment.
• Ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately follow set protocols.
• Awareness of Health and Safety and Data Protection requirements.

Awareness of the role and function of a Pathology Laboratory in diagnosis and treatment of disease