This Biomedical Scientist post sits in the Biochemistry section at Queen's Hospital Burton, part of University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, and is open to internal candidates with pathology experience. The work covers sample processing, analyser maintenance and shadowing results authorisation, with supervision of support staff. It is a 24/7 rota role covering nights, weekends and bank holidays, with possible cross-site work across Derbyshire Pathology. HCPC registration is required, and sponsorship may not be available.
What the job involves
- Undertaking day-to-day sample processing
- Carrying out analyser maintenance
- Shadowing the authorisation of clinical results to maintain agreed KPIs
- Supervising support staff
- Supporting Associate Practitioners and BMS colleagues
- Working night, late, early, weekend and bank holiday shifts once trained and competency assessed
- Contributing to service development, quality management activities and projects
- Working cross site as part of Derbyshire Pathology when required
What’s required
Qualifications
- IBMS accredited BSc in Biomedical Sciences
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration
Experience
- Significant recent experience working in an NHS automated blood sciences laboratory
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of biochemistry tests and their significance
- Ability to work flexibly on a 24/7 shift rota
- Basic understanding of immunological assays and their clinical significance
Nice to have
- Evidence of participating in CPD
- Recent experience working in biochemistry
- Experience using WinPath or Infinity
- Experience with fully automated equipment
- Aptitude with Microsoft Office programs
- Experience using Q-Pulse/Ideagen
What’s offered
- Professional and leadership development opportunities
- Ongoing support from recruitment onwards
- Employee assistance programme
- Discounted gym membership
- Onsite fitness classes
- Car schemes
- Research and clinical trial opportunities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
