Biomedical Scientist

An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified, HCPC registered candidate to join the Mid Yorkshire Pathology Team as a Biomedical Scientist, working in the Biochemistry Department of the Blood Sciences Department., To carry out a broad range of scientific and technical work within the department, working within Health and Care Professions Council standards of proficiency 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 highly developed analytical skills.

To work independently as required by managers, either as part of the out of 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 failures encountered while working independently.

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

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

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

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

To assist in senior staff in the evaluation of new methods and equipment.

To conduct audit in line with UKAS guidelines and to participate in other internal and external audit activity as required.

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

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust consists of three hospital sites at Dewsbury,PinderfieldsandPontefract. The biochemistry department has laboratories at the Pinderfields and Dewsbury sites and are equipped with Roche Cobas Chemistry/Immunoassay analysers to provide routine biochemistry on inpatient samples at each site.In 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 contract with Biochemistry instruments supplied by Advanced Instruments, Helena, Northstar Scientific, Roche Diagnostics & Tosoh Bioscience. Pre and post 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., We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.