Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Blood Sciences

An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Christie Pathology Partnership (CPP) for a qualified and experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our Blood Sciences department.

We are looking for a keen, enthusiastic biomedical scientist with an interest in developing services to help us continue to deliver exceptional, high-quality integrated care to our patients. CPP is an excellent place to train and develop new skills and further study will be supported. This is a particularly interesting time to join CPP as plans are currently under discussion for the construction of an Advanced Pathology Centre at the Christie.

This is an excellent opportunity for a BMS to continue their professional development at one of the largest cancer centres in Europe.

Essentially, the role is to participate in the scientific work of the Blood Sciences department in line with the 24/7 shift rota.

The Christie Pathology Partnership was formed in 2014 and is a joint venture between The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and SYNLAB, the largest provider of laboratory pathology and diagnostic services in Europe. We provide Pathology services for The Christie, which is the largest single cancer centre site in Europe and the first UK centre to be accredited as a comprehensive cancer centre. The Christie treats more than 60,000 patients a year.

External applicants can earn up to £46,580 per annum depending on qualifications, experience and subject to agreement. As a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist (working out of hours) you will be entitled to £10,000 joining bonus. All staff will be eligible for a wellbeing allowance of £1,500 per annum.

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will provide support across all areas of the laboratory as required, carrying out designated duties in line with local working practices while maintaining high professional standards and adhering to Health and Safety regulations. You will be responsible for performing and interpreting both routine and specialist biomedical investigations autonomously, ensuring patient results are delivered accurately and within agreed quality standards and turnaround times, under the supervision of senior staff. Working independently, you will also implement and propose improvements to procedures within your work area and may act as a lead specialist. Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development through academic study and practical experience is expected, alongside providing leadership, guidance, and training to Basic Grade staff, Trainee Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners, and Medical Laboratory Assistants. As a registered Biomedical Scientist, you will be required to uphold the professional standards of conduct set by the Health Professions Council and provide specialist technical advice to clinicians regarding the appropriateness of tests and reporting timescales.

Qualifications:

• HCPC State Registration as a Biomedical Scientist in Blood Sciences discipline and evidence of CPD
• BSc (Hons) Biomedical degree or equivalent
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio or equivalent (required for Band 6)
• An advanced understanding of basic theoretical and practical Biomedical Sciences and technically adept at majority of routine and advanced laboratory procedures

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