Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Biochemistry
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Secondment Opportunity: Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Clinical Biochemistry/Immunology (12 Months)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists for a 12-month secondment opportunity within Clinical Biochemistry/Immunology.
The successful candidate will hold a BSc in Biomedical Science (or equivalent) and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Applicants should have relevant experience in Clinical Biochemistry have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in the relevant discipline, or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience working at Band 6 level.
Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) will be required and assessed at interview.
This secondment provides an excellent development opportunity to gain or consolidate specialist experience within Clinical Biochemistry/Immunology. Applicants must have the support of their current line manager prior to applying, and confirmation of this support will be required.
Job description
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
- Relevant Specialist BMS Portfolio
Desirable
- Higher Specialist Portfolio
- MSc Biomedical Science (or related subject) or Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Scientists.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Working as a member of a team
- Minimum of 2 years post HCPC registration
Desirable
- Working alone during an outof-hours service
- Problem solving
- Troubleshooting
- Automated analysis with complex equipment
- Manual assays
- Supervising staff
- Quality systems and procedures
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Technical validation of results
Desirable
- Attention to detail
- Communication - spoken and written
- Accurate pipetting
- Electrophoresis
- Numeracy - statistical and mathematical.
- Presentation skills
- Audit
- Basic Microsoft packages
- LIMS experience
- Comprehensive Relevant Laboratory Theory.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Travel to other sites
- Work internal rotation
- Work in multi level laboratory team.
- Working alone and at night
Desirable
- Work at point of care sites away from lab
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