Senior Biomedical Scientist - Biochemistry
NHS
Gateshead
GBP 10,000 - 40,000
Senior Biomedical Scientist (Band 7) - Biochemistry
This is an exciting opportunity for a well-motivated and enthusiastic senior Biomedical Scientist to support the development of the UKAS accredited South of Tyne Clinical Pathology Services Biochemistry Department. The post holder will contribute to the provision of the Biochemistry service across the three hospital sites: Gateshead, Sunderland, and South Tyneside. The successful candidate must be committed to quality and improvement and possess the following qualities:
* An innovative, forward-looking approach
* Excellent interpersonal / communication skills
* Sound technical knowledge
* The necessary experience to undertake the challenging role
The department has state-of-the-art equipment and technology and prides itself on being forward-thinking and innovative. It also has a proven track record in staff training and development.
The successful candidate will be required to rotate across all laboratory sites and participate in the department's shift pattern.
Main duties of the job
You MUST meet all the essential criteria for this post
In addition to the relevant qualifications and experience, the following attributes will be key:
* Personable approach
* Demonstrated ability to work autonomously
* Adaptability in a changing environment
* The willingness to work flexibly
Job responsibilities
As part of the team, the post holder will have developed knowledge, experience, and competency in specialist Biochemistry diagnostic techniques and must have Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) State Registration. Registration enables the post-holder to work unsupervised. The post holder will be expected to further develop knowledge and skills of the specialist diagnostic techniques of the Biochemistry department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSc in Biomedical Sciences, Specialist Portfolio or equivalent, Professional Registration
* Post Graduate Diploma, Working towards MSc or equivalent
Experience
* 3 years post-graduate specialist training. Minimum of 3 years experience of modern laboratory techniques and good knowledge of current professional issues. Current Specialist BMS experience within a clinical laboratory or equivalent experience.
* NHS Biochemistry Laboratory Experience
* Experience of highly specialised techniques
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.
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