• Job Description

  Req#: C9344-24-1929?language=en&page=266&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking for an HCPC registered biomedical scientist (band 5) to join our team in this busy, friendly immunology laboratory. Applicants must have post registration experience working in an ISO15189 accredited laboratory, preferably Immunology or Blood Sciences. The department has a strong training ethos and has IBMS Registration and Specialist portfolio training status. The post holder will be supported in progressing onto undertaking a Specialist portfolio once they fulfill certain criteria.

  Main duties of the job

  This role is based in the Immunology laboratory at William Harvey Hospital using Siemens BNII, Capilarys, Hydrasys, ImmunoCAPs and Helios analysers. Services provided include autoimmune serology, allergy, protein electrophoresis, specific protein measurement and cryoprotein investigations. The laboratory works closely with our consultant Immunologist supporting allergy and immunology clinics in addition to planning the delivery and development of laboratory services.

  Kent and Medway Pathology Network (KMPN) is a formal partnership of seven laboratories across three pathology services in four acute Trusts. Our 1000 colleagues provide services across the health and care sector to a population of nearly 2 million.

  About us

  We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

  KMPN are at an exciting point of our network development with a recommendation to form a joint venture across the four Trusts leading transformation. Our projects including single IT solutions, procurement and digital projects, to ensure our services are able to meet growing demand for our service users, patients and communities.

  You will have a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in KMPN. We are developing a network academy, a platform for all network education and training from apprenticeships to advanced clinical and scientific qualifications with a single faculty making best use of our talented educators and trainers. You will not be expected to work at sites outside of EKHUFT. However, there will be opportunities for collaborative working within the network.

  Date posted

  20 December 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  344-3097DCB

  Job locations

  William Harvey Hospital

  Kennington Road, Willesborough,

  Ashford

  TN24 0LZ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.

  If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

  Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

  Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.

  If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

  Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

  Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

  Person Specification

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of advances in Immunology.
  • Knowledge of QC acceptance, Health & Safety and Quality Management all within a laboratory setting.

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of conventional laboratory IT software including LIMS & QMS.

  Skills and experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in an ISO 15189 accredited laboratory - ISO accredited lab number must be provided.

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in Immunology or Blood Sciences laboratory.
  • Experience with analysers/ methods used in Immunology.

  Qualifications and training

  Essential

  • Biomedical science degree.
  • Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist.

  Desirable

  • Associate of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.
  • Post graduate studies.

  Personal / professional attributes

  Essential

  • Excellent & Effective communication skills with other health care professionals.
  • Well-developed analytical skills.
  • Excellent Keyboard skills.
  • Ability to organise own time effectively and work to schedules and deadlines.
  • Be self-motivated and work hard towards objectives.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and develop effective relationships

  Desirable

  • Ability to deliver great customer care.

  Other requirements

  Essential

  • To be aware of and demonstrate the Trust's Vision, Mission, Values and behaviours.

  Desirable

  • To be aware of EKHUFT Pathology Services.

  Person Specification

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of advances in Immunology.
  • Knowledge of QC acceptance, Health & Safety and Quality Management all within a laboratory setting.

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of conventional laboratory IT software including LIMS & QMS.

  Skills and experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in an ISO 15189 accredited laboratory - ISO accredited lab number must be provided.

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in Immunology or Blood Sciences laboratory.
  • Experience with analysers/ methods used in Immunology.

  Qualifications and training

  Essential

  • Biomedical science degree.
  • Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist.

  Desirable

  • Associate of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.
  • Post graduate studies.

  Personal / professional attributes

  Essential

  • Excellent & Effective communication skills with other health care professionals.
  • Well-developed analytical skills.
  • Excellent Keyboard skills.
  • Ability to organise own time effectively and work to schedules and deadlines.
  • Be self-motivated and work hard towards objectives.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and develop effective relationships

  Desirable

  • Ability to deliver great customer care.

  Other requirements

  Essential

  • To be aware of and demonstrate the Trust's Vision, Mission, Values and behaviours.

  Desirable

  • To be aware of EKHUFT Pathology Services.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  William Harvey Hospital

  Kennington Road, Willesborough,

  Ashford

  TN24 0LZ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  William Harvey Hospital

  Kennington Road, Willesborough,

  Ashford

  TN24 0LZ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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