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Trainee Biomedical Scientist (Biochemistry), Plymouth
Client: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 030607ed4597
Job Views: 6
Posted: 22.01.2025
Expiry Date: 08.03.2025
Job Description:
Job summary
We are excited to be recruiting to the role of a Fixed Term (12 months) Trainee Band 5 Biomedical Scientist in the Biochemistry Department at Derriford Hospital. The candidate will have an IBMS accredited degree and will be expected to complete the IBMS registration portfolio. Demonstrable experience of quality management is also desirable to monitor and maintain the highest standards of quality across the ISO 15189:2012 accredited clinical chemistry service.
The department has full HCPC training status for pre and post registration IBMS portfolios and full ISO 15189 accreditation.
Main duties of the job
* To undertake scientific duties in any section, comprising the specialty of Clinical Chemistry of the Department as required.
* To provide a clinical technical service by performing routine and specialist analytical testing on a range of biological samples.
* To maintain and run specialist equipment.
* To supervise, mentor and support Trainee Biomedical Scientists and support staff.
Job responsibilities
* To process biological samples including blood, urine, faeces, cerebral spinal fluid and other tissues, taking personal responsibility for the quality and authorisation of the results.
* The post holder will demonstrate the high level of skill to perform complex manual, semi-automated and automated analytical techniques.
* To provide complex information relating to test results.
* To prioritise work and perform urgent analyses, reporting results to requesting clinicians as appropriate.
* To understand the principles underlying the analytical processes used in your area of work.
* To assist in the preparation of specimens for analysis.
* To follow Standard Operating Procedures at all times.
* To participate in quality assurance programs of the department.
Qualifications
Essential
* IBMS Accredited Biomedical Science Degree
* State registration with Health and Care Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist.
* Participation in Continual Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
* Commencement of IBMS Training Portfolio
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Demonstrable knowledge & experience of a Blood Science Discipline
* Demonstrable experience of working in a high throughput clinical laboratory
Desirable
* Demonstrable knowledge of tests performed in the Clinical Biochemistry Department
Please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100 if you have any issues with applying online and need additional support.
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