Job summary Applicants are invited from suitably qualified HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientists with experience in Immunology and Biochemistry. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent, be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a BMS and have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Immunology or have equivalent proven experience at band 6 level in relevant field. Evidence of continual professional development (CPD) will be expected to be demonstrated at interview. Candidates completing their Specialist Portfolio may be considered however they would start on band 5 if unable to satisfy the Specialist BMS criteria and will be promoted to a Specialist BMS upon completion of the specialist portfolio in relevant field. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will be part of a team working in the various sections of this busy fully automated Blood Sciences/Chemical Pathology Department based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, you will also be required to work at our laboratory based at Wycombe Hospital. The department is equipped with modern analysers and has standardised equipment at both sites. Successful candidate will be expected to work cross discipline after appropriate training and will be required to participate in the out of hours shift rota. About us Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 434-SCS6519421-A Job locations Stoke Mandeville Hospital Aylesbury - expected to work cross sites HP21 8AL Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science Relevant Specialist BMS Portfolio State Registration (Health and Care Professions Council, HCPC) Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Higher Specialist Portfolio MSc Biomedical Science (or related subject) or Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Scientists. EXPERIENCE Essential Working as a member of a team Minimum of 2 years post HCPC registration Desirable Working alone during an outof-hours service Problem solving Troubleshooting Automated analysis with complex equipment Manual assays Supervising staff Quality systems and procedures SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential Technical validation of results Comprehensive Laboratory techniques Quality control and Assurance Assays referred to other laboratories Safe handling of potentially infectious samples Minimum identification criteria for samples and requests Desirable Attention to detail Communication - spoken and written Accurate pipetting Electrophoresis Numeracy - statistical and mathematical. Presentation skills Audit Basic Microsoft packages LIMS experience Comprehensive Relevant Laboratory Theory. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential Travel to other sites Work internal rotation Work in multi level laboratory team. Working alone and at night Desirable Work at point of care sites away from lab Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science Relevant Specialist BMS Portfolio State Registration (Health and Care Professions Council, HCPC) Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Higher Specialist Portfolio MSc Biomedical Science (or related subject) or Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Scientists. EXPERIENCE Essential Working as a member of a team Minimum of 2 years post HCPC registration Desirable Working alone during an outof-hours service Problem solving Troubleshooting Automated analysis with complex equipment Manual assays Supervising staff Quality systems and procedures SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential Technical validation of results Comprehensive Laboratory techniques Quality control and Assurance Assays referred to other laboratories Safe handling of potentially infectious samples Minimum identification criteria for samples and requests Desirable Attention to detail Communication - spoken and written Accurate pipetting Electrophoresis Numeracy - statistical and mathematical. Presentation skills Audit Basic Microsoft packages LIMS experience Comprehensive Relevant Laboratory Theory. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential Travel to other sites Work internal rotation Work in multi level laboratory team. Working alone and at night Desirable Work at point of care sites away from lab 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. 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. 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 Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Address Stoke Mandeville Hospital Aylesbury - expected to work cross sites HP21 8AL Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)