Biomedical Scientist: Sponsorship Available

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Job Summary

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, committed, Band 5 Biomedical scientists to join us in providing a quality Biochemistry service at NUH.

We are seeking good team players who will work in the Biochemistry section of Clinical Pathology contributing to its on-going strategic development.

A commitment to continuing education and training is fundamental. A meticulous and conscientious approach is required. Successful candidates will demonstrate good interpersonal skill through the ability to communicate clearly and have the ability to analyse facts and situations in order to make appropriate assessments.

The ideal candidate would be registered as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council although applications will be accepted from those wishing to complete their registration portfolio.

Main duties of the job

As HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, the post holder will be a member of the departmental team and assist in the delivery of a quality driven and cost effective service consistent with Nottingham University Hospitals Trust’s objectives.

To provide that service in a manner commensurate with the profession.

The post holders’ main role is to carry out the examination of pathological samples using various technologies and to report or present the results as appropriate. This will involve competency in a range of laboratory techniques and computer literacy.

The post holder will be expected to participate in the departmental shift system roster which provides 24/7 diagnostic service cover for the Trust and users of the Service so competence will be gained in techniques allowing participation in the delivery of the Pathology service outside core hours.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
  • Holder of an IBMS Accredited Biomedical Science Degree

Desirable

  • Membership of the IBMS

Experience

Essential

  • 12 months UK based laboratory experience
  • Able to demonstrate competency in appropriate laboratory techniques
  • IT Skills and Computer Literacy Evidenced

Desirable

  • Experience of a specialist discipline
  • Advanced laboratory techniques

Practical Skills

Essential

  • Good Interpersonal Skills – Able to communicate concisely, effectively and clearly. Evidenced.
  • Able to plan own work activities and those of clinical support staff – evidenced
  • Physical skills such as accurate eye to hand coordination – evidenced
  • Able to Participate in out of hours roster and other flexible working arrangements – evidenced

Desirable

  • Experience of Troubleshooting – Evidenced
  • Training of junior staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 28 February 2025

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