*INTERNAL VACANCY*

We are looking for an enthusiastic, HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientistwith relevant post-registration experience.

The post is in Biochemistry at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and open to internal candidates only.

Suitably qualified Band 5 candidates with a desire to complete their specialist portfolio will be considered .

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to rotate through all sections of the department. You may be required to work on any of our other sites, as the need arises.

About us

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital (SaTH) Pathology Services are accredited to UKAS standards. The Biochemistry section is equipped with Roche Cobas 8000 analysers and Roche pre-analytics and middleware. The Protein section has Sebia and Binding Site analysers The department is an approved IBMS/HCPC training laboratory and continuous professional development is actively encouraged.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc(Hons) in Biomedical Sciences (IBMS approved) or equivalent
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Relevant IBMS Specialist Diploma(s)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Desirable

• Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science or equivalent professional body.
• Specialist Diploma in more than one Blood Science Discipline or equivalent qualification e.g. BBTS Specialist Certificate.
• IOSH

Experience

Essential

• Substantial practical experience of Biomedical procedures in a relevant discipline gained through working in an NHS environment
• Experience of working unsupervised within scope of practice
• Experience of analyser/equipment/IQC troubleshooting
• Experience of taking responsibility for an area as required

Desirable

• Experience of supervising junior staff and students.
• Familiar with instrumentation used in the department, or similar.
• Experience of using Pathology LIMS and a Quality management software.

Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft software in particular Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and Quality Assurance
• Knowledge of Laboratory accreditation and compliance.
• Sound understanding of Health and Safety.

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY38XQ

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