Job summary Biomedical Scientist Pay Band 5/6 Considering joining our team? Our modern, purpose-built City Hospital first opened in 2010, with our UKAS accredited Microbiology department staffed by a friendly, busy and professional team of highly motivated BMS, and ATO support workers, dealing with around half a million samples per year. The laboratory work encompasses the usual areas of Bacteriology, Parasitology, Mycology and Serology as well as a specialist Diagnostic Molecular testing suite. Our Department is an IBMS registered training facility, offering support for Registration and Specialist Portfolios as well as the Higher Specialist Diploma. Staff are encouraged to undertake further training and development and, if interested, undertake roles in the laboratory quality management system. Main duties of the job For Biomedical Scientist roles you should be HCPC registered, or in the process of registration, and well versed in the workings of a routine Microbiology Laboratory, and able to contribute effectively to the departmental output. You will also need to be enthusiastic and highly motivated, computer literate and familiar with working to UKAS standards. The department operates on 24/7 working day, in which you will be required to participate. Our Hospital, part of the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, is based near Peterborough City Centre. The area offers affordable living. Our location also offers excellent transport links, with frequent trains to London within an hour, and the proximity to the A1(M) for easy commuting into/out of the city as well as access to Cambridge, the rest of Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire. About us We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area. As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including: Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff); Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme; Flexible working opportunities; Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays; Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role; Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment; Access to our in-house physiotherapy service; On-site canteens offering subsidised meals; Subsidised staff parking (currently free); Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community. Date posted 21 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary Depending on experience £29,970 - £44,962 Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 176-F-6675367 Job locations Peterborough City Hospital Bretton Gate Peterborough PE3 9GZ Job description Job responsibilities This vacancy would include night shifts Take part in a regular appraisal system and has individual objectives that are in line with the Departments business plan. Liaise with maintenance engineers in relation to on-site work. Provide training to Band 5 BMS, Associate Practitioner (AP), Assistant Technical Officer (ATO), and Trainee BMS staff as required. Please read full job description. Job description Job responsibilities This vacancy would include night shifts Take part in a regular appraisal system and has individual objectives that are in line with the Departments business plan. Liaise with maintenance engineers in relation to on-site work. Provide training to Band 5 BMS, Associate Practitioner (AP), Assistant Technical Officer (ATO), and Trainee BMS staff as required. Please read full job description. Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Accredited BSc honours degree in biomedical sciences or equivalent HCPC registration Experience Essential Awareness of the requirement for Continuous Professional Development Some experience in the conducting of audits and audit report generation Experience in a Clinical Pathology Laboratory at a minimum of BMS Trainee level Desirable Experience of operating Serology analysers. Familiarity with UKAS systems and standards Skills Essential Good standard of communcation Ability to communicate at all levels, including and understanding of medical terminology Ability to work efficiently to a high level of accuracy Ability to work to Standard Operating procedures, with a good attention to detail Ability to adhere to policies and procedures Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information Able to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Accredited BSc honours degree in biomedical sciences or equivalent HCPC registration Experience Essential Awareness of the requirement for Continuous Professional Development Some experience in the conducting of audits and audit report generation Experience in a Clinical Pathology Laboratory at a minimum of BMS Trainee level Desirable Experience of operating Serology analysers. Familiarity with UKAS systems and standards Skills Essential Good standard of communcation Ability to communicate at all levels, including and understanding of medical terminology Ability to work efficiently to a high level of accuracy Ability to work to Standard Operating procedures, with a good attention to detail Ability to adhere to policies and procedures Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information Able to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team 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 North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Address Peterborough City Hospital Bretton Gate Peterborough PE3 9GZ Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)