Biomedical Scientist

An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified, HCPC registeredcandidate to join the Mid Yorkshire Pathology Team as a Biomedical Scientist,working in the Biochemistry Department of the Blood Sciences Department.

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust consists of three hospital sites at Dewsbury,PinderfieldsandPontefract. The biochemistry department has laboratories at the Pinderfieldsand Dewsbury sites and are equipped with Roche Cobas Chemistry / Immunoassay analysers to provide routine biochemistry on inpatient samples at each addition to this, the Pinderfields laboratory is the main hub and provides routine biochemistry testing to outpatients & GP surgeries in the Huddersfield, Pontefract & Wakefield areas.

Blood Sciences is under a managed service contractwith Biochemistry instruments supplied by Advanced Instruments, Helena, Northstar Scientific, Roche Diagnostics & Tosoh Bioscience.

Pre andpost analytic processes are dealt with by a GLP Systems track.

The department operates a 24 / 7 shift system including weekend and bank holidays across both sites. Following an initial training period, the successful candidate will be required to participate in this rota.

The laboratory has been approved by the IBMS to undertake both registration and specialist portfolio training and is accredited to UKAS 15189 (2022) standards.

Main duties of the job

To carry out a broad range of scientific and technical work within thedepartment, working within Health and Care Professions Council standards ofproficiency for Biomedical Scientists.

To evaluate suitability of samples

To identify anomalous results and take appropriate action.

To carry out a range of specialist technical tasks using highlydeveloped analytical skills.

To work independently as required by managers, either as part of the outof hour's service provision or during the normal working day.

To follow the quality control procedures as per departmental protocols.

To attempt to solve analytical and technical problems and failuresencountered while working independently.

To interpret clinical information on request forms to ensure appropriatetests are carried out.

To carry out technical validation of assays and investigations based onassessment of quality control results and to produce reports for clinicalvalidation as appropriate.

To work accurately and precisely in a conscientious, disciplined andflexible way.

To maintain high technical standards and ensure that such areas in whichyou work are kept clean and tidy.

To assist in senior staff in the evaluation of new methods andequipment.

To conduct audit in line with UKAS guidelines and to participate inother internal and external audit activity as required., The post holder will have responsibility forcarrying out the scientific and technical work within the BiochemistryDepartment under the management of senior biomedical staff.

Key objectivesinclude :

To provide a high quality and timely service.

To follow departmental procedures and health andsafety rules at all times.

To avoid waste and work in a cost-effective way atall times.

To identify problems within the areas that they areworking and report them to their manager.

To maintain clear and concise communication withusers of the service at all times.

To take part in any training required to maintainan up-to-date knowledge of all equipment and techniques used in areas in whichthey work.

To help to ensure that all work is carried out tothe standards necessary for UKAS Accreditation.

To have good organisational and interpersonal skills combined with high levels of concentration and attention to detail.,

• Final Examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science, HNC, or equivalent (In appropriate subject).


• A degree acceptable to HCPC followed by State Registration.


• Current State Registration by the Health Professions Council., Can demonstrate ability to work unsupervised if required.


• Able to demonstrate good organisational and interpersonal skills.


• Able to demonstrate good laboratory practice in their work.


• Able to communicate clearly and precisely both verbally and in writing with patients and all levels of staff inside and outside Pathology.


Desirable

Able to demonstrate good organisational skills with high levels of concentration & attention to detail.

Experience

Essential

Pre-state registration experience of working in a hospital Pathology Department in an appropriate discipline.

Desirable

• Experience in an NHS Biochemistry Lab.


• Experience of working with current analysers and automated systems., Able to work well within a small team.


• Able to work under pressure.


• Enthusiasm for work.


• Enthusiasm to undertake appropriate training as required to facilitate service developments.


• Willingness to work flexibly.


• Friendly and approachable.


Knowledge & Awareness

Essential

• A reasonable knowledge of health and safety principles applicable in working within a Pathology Department.


• Must understand the nature of patient confidentiality.


Desirable

• A wide knowledge of Health and Safety law and its application to Pathology.


• Working knowledge of pre- & post-analytical track systems.


• Experience of working in disciplines of Pathology other than that for which applying.
  
  We provide care and support to over a million people inWakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across ourthree hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).


Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront ofinnovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of ourworkforce.

We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectfuland maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make MidYorkshire the best place to work and receive care.

We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasmirrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity andgender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support tosomeone with a health and care need.

As ethnic minority groups, members of theLGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability / neurodivergence are currentlyunder-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications frommembers of these groups.

We have policies and procedures to ensure allapplicants are treated fairly and consistently.

We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuableguidance and feedback from those with lived experience.

We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! Ifyou share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of ourpatients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.