Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated State-Registered Biomedical Scientists to join our friendly team in Clinical Biochemistry as part of the Blood Sciences Department.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and conscientious individual with a strong work ethic. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver what is required to achieve a safe, high quality and effective service whilst continuously striving for improvement. The Trust serves a population of over 400,000 and is based in laboratories at Calderdale Royal Hospital (CRH) and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary (HRI). The department has full UKAS ISO15189:2012 accreditation and has IBMS approval for training. The department offers training and development opportunities for the right candidate to further develop their skills and ambitions.

The Biochemistry section is well equipped with a Siemens Labcell tracking system, Versacell X3, Advia chemistry 1800/XPT and Centaur XPT analysers interfaced to the Centralink system and linemaster software, along side other semi-automated platforms.

About us

Following a period of training and competency assessments the successful candidate will be expected to participate in round the clock working patterns, which include earlies, days, lates, nights, bank holidays and weekend working primarily at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, but with a requirement to work on a rotational basis at Calderdale Royal Hospital.

Previous laboratory experience and basic IT skills would be an advantage for the position however full training will be provided.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Job description and main responsibilies are described in the Job description attached.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and conscientious individual with a strong work ethic. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver what is required to achieve a safe, high quality and effective service whilst continuously striving for improvement. The Trust serves a population of over 400,000 and is based in laboratories at Calderdale Royal Hospital (CRH) and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary (HRI). The department has full UKAS ISO15189:2012 accreditation and has IBMS approval for training. The department offers training and development opportunities for the right candidate to further develop their skills and ambitions.

The Biochemistry section is well equipped with a Siemens Labcell tracking system, Versacell X3, Advia chemistry 1800/XPT and Centaur XPT analysers interfaced to the Centralink system and linemaster software, along side other semi-automated platforms.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• Accredited Degree in Biomedical Science and a completed registration portfolio
• State registration with the HCPC
• Demonstrate a commitment to and participation in continued professional development. Create own personal development plan.

Desirable

• Willing to undertake post graduate qualification e.g. Specialist Portfolio
• Fully trained in all areas of the Clinical Biochemistry department
• Knowledge of the specimen pathways for all samples, including reference laboratory tests.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Experience of training other staff members
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Experience with laboratory computer systems.
• Willingness to take part in providing out of hours service
• To be able to deal with sensitive data in accordance with departmental and Trust guide lines
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge base in laboratory practice in Clinical Biochemistry Department.

Desirable

• experience of working within a Clinical Biochemistry department
• Supervision of MLA and assistant/associate practitioner grade staff
• Experience of stock control systems.
• Experience of involvement in laboratory and clinical audit
• Active participation in Service Development.
• Knowledge and understanding of laboratory accreditation and other quality standards associated with Clinical Biochemistry Department
• Ability to run, maintain and fault find on laboratory equipment.
• To give presentations on results of trials or audit to interested parties in the Trust

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Willingness to comply with departmental dress code.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels both written and verbal with all levels of staff and the customers of the service
• Good IT skills

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

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