Biomedical Scientist: Sponsorship Available

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Job Summary

We are excited to be recruiting to a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist in the Biochemistry Team. A strong technical and analytical background is desired as rotation into the specialist chemistry section is required. The post holder will be required to participate in 24/7 working.

Biomedical scientist candidates will have HCPC registration and proven Clinical Chemistry experience. Please note that we will not be accepting Trainee applicants for this role.

Demonstrable experience of quality management is also desirable to monitor and maintain the highest standards of quality across the ISO 15189:2012 accredited clinical chemistry service.

The department has full HCPC training status for pre and post registration IBMS portfolios and full ISO 15189 accreditation.

The Pathology service at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is part of a Peninsula network working collaboratively to standardise testing, improve efficiencies and optimise patient care. Derriford Hospital is a Major Trauma Centre, and has extensive Oncology, Cardiothoracic and Women’s Services. Point of care testing is essential in the delivery of emergency medicine in this organisation.

The department fully supports training and career development opportunities, and you will be a key member of a friendly and forward thinking department.

Main duties of the job

Biomedical scientist candidates will have HCPC registration. The candidate will have demonstrable knowledge and experience of Clinical Biochemistry and working with highly automated systems.

Candidates will be expected to participate in the 24/7 rota.

Candidates will be expected to process biological samples including blood, urine, faeces, CSF and other fluids taking personal responsibility for the quality and authorisation of results, which are used in the diagnosis, treatment and management of the disease.

Candidates will demonstrate a high level of skill to perform complex manual, semi automated and automated analytical techniques as applicable.

Demonstrable experience of quality management is also desirable to monitor and maintain the highest standards of quality across the ISO 15189:2012 accredited clinical chemistry service.

The department has full HCPC training status for pre and post registration IBMS portfolios and full ISO 15189 accreditation.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Proven knowledge of Biochemistry
  • Demonstrable experience of working in a Blood Sciences Laboratory or equivalent

Desirable

  • 24/7 Working
  • Use of Abbott Analysers and ability to operate Automated Equipment
  • Demonstrable experience of operation of Automated Equipment in a high throughput laboratory

Qualifications

Essential

  • State registration with Health and Council Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist

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: 26 January 2025

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