• Job Description

  Req#: C9377-FCS2159?language=en&page=99&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  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 Haematology and Transfusion Department of Blood Sciences.

  Applications are sought from HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists for a Biomedical Scientist role (AfC Band 5). The department would support the successful candidate in completing their IBMS Specialist Portfolio.

  Applications may also be considered for a Trainee Biomedical Scientist role for applicants who have yet to complete an IBMS Registration Portfolio but have a completed IBMS accredited degree.

  The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust covers three sites, Pinderfields, Pontefract and Dewsbury Hospitals. Haematology and Transfusion laboratories are present on the Pinderfields and Dewsbury sites.

  The post holder will be required to participate in a shift system which includes rotation across both the Pinderfields and Dewsbury sites.

  The department is under a managed service contract with Haematology and Transfusion equipment supplied by Sysmex and Biorad.

  Main duties of the job

  The candidate will carry out a broad range of scientific and technical work within Haematology and Transfusion, working within Health and Care Professions Council standards of proficiency for Biomedical Scientists.

  Duties include:-

  The evaluation and suitability assessment of samples for testing.

  Identification of abnormal results and to action appropriately.

  Carry out a range of specialist technical tasks using highly developed analytical skills.

  To follow the quality control procedures as per departmental protocols.

  Resolve analytical and technical problems and failures encountered while working independently.

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

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

  Work accurately and precisely in a conscientious, disciplined and flexible way.

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

  Assist in senior staff in the evaluation of new methods and equipment.

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

  Work independently as required by managers, either as part of the out of hours service provision or during the normal working day.

  About us

  We provide care and support to over a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).

  Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce.

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

  We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently.

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

  Date posted

  22 November 2023

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £28,407 to £34,581 a year Trainee BMS will be employed on AfC Annex 21 (75% top of band 5)

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  C9377-FCS2159

  Job locations

  Pinderfields Hospital

  Aberford Road

  Wakefield

  West Yorkshire

  WF1 4DG

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To provide a high quality and timely service.

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

  To avoid waste and work in a cost effective way at all times.

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

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

  To take part in any training required to maintain an up to date knowledge of all equipment and techniques used in areas in which they work.

  To help to ensure that all work is carried out to the standards necessary for ISO Accreditation.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To provide a high quality and timely service.

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

  To avoid waste and work in a cost effective way at all times.

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

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

  To take part in any training required to maintain an up to date knowledge of all equipment and techniques used in areas in which they work.

  To help to ensure that all work is carried out to the standards necessary for ISO Accreditation.

  Person Specification

  Knowledge and 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.
  • Experience of working in disciplines of Pathology other than that for which applying.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Proven post-state registration experience of working in an NHS Haematology and Blood Transfusion department including participation in out of hours shift provision.

  Skills and Abilities

  Essential

  • Can demonstrate ability to work unsupervised if required.
  • 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.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • An IBMS accredited degree or equivalent.
  • Current State Registration by the HCPC (Completion of IBMS Registration Portfolio).

  Desirable

  • Suitable Qualifications in Information Technology (e.g. CLAIT/ECDL).
  • Suitable Qualifications in Health and Safety.

  Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • 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.

  Other

  Essential

  • Willingness to work flexibly.
  • Friendly and approachable.

  Person Specification

  Knowledge and 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.
  • Experience of working in disciplines of Pathology other than that for which applying.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Proven post-state registration experience of working in an NHS Haematology and Blood Transfusion department including participation in out of hours shift provision.

  Skills and Abilities

  Essential

  • Can demonstrate ability to work unsupervised if required.
  • 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.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • An IBMS accredited degree or equivalent.
  • Current State Registration by the HCPC (Completion of IBMS Registration Portfolio).

  Desirable

  • Suitable Qualifications in Information Technology (e.g. CLAIT/ECDL).
  • Suitable Qualifications in Health and Safety.

  Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • 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.

  Other

  Essential

  • Willingness to work flexibly.
  • Friendly and approachable.

  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

  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

  Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

  Address

  Pinderfields Hospital

  Aberford Road

  Wakefield

  West Yorkshire

  WF1 4DG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

  Address

  Pinderfields Hospital

  Aberford Road

  Wakefield

  West Yorkshire

  WF1 4DG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (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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