Job summary The University Hospital of North Midlands, Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts are working collaboratively to form a Pathology network in line with a NHSI directive. This is North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Services (NMCPS). Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Biochemistry Band 6 Macclesfield Hospital Permanent Main duties of the job Specialist Biomedical Scientist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). The post will be based in Macclesfield Hospital but travel to Leighton Hospital may be required. About us The UHNM NHS Trust covers Royal Stoke Hospital in Stoke on Trent and County Hospital in Stafford. Royal Stoke a large acute teaching hospital, with a Turnover of £360 million. Located in Stoke on Trent and Stafford, UHNM is close to the M6, within commuting distance of culturally diverse major conurbations, such as Manchester and Birmingham and surrounded by rural pleasures, including the Peak District National Park. Each year Royal Stoke cares for over 600,000 people providing emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care. It is a leading teaching hospital in partnership with Keele University and has a patient-centred clinical research facility providing state-of-the-art facilities. Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 205-6730203 Job locations Macclesfield Hospital Victoria Road Macclesfield SK10 3BL Job description Job responsibilities To support and deliver the technical diagnostic services within sections of the Biochemistry Department. To undertake both routine and complex analytical techniques to maintain service provision, and to ensure that current accreditation standards are adhered to throughout. To be an efficient and flexible member of the Biochemistry laboratory team providing a high-quality diagnostic service through scientific and technical activities. Specialist Biomedical Scientist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). To maintain competence to practice and to improve professional expertise through engagement in Continuous Professional Development (CPD). To work within the written Policies and Procedures of the Department especially in relation to Health and Safety and Quality. The post holder will be expected to be prepared to work flexibly and maintain competencies to a standard required to enable them to work. Participation in an out of hours shift pattern with early, late, night weekend, and Bank Holiday shifts as required. The main base will be as above, but work may be required at any site within NMCPS Job description Job responsibilities To support and deliver the technical diagnostic services within sections of the Biochemistry Department. To undertake both routine and complex analytical techniques to maintain service provision, and to ensure that current accreditation standards are adhered to throughout. To be an efficient and flexible member of the Biochemistry laboratory team providing a high-quality diagnostic service through scientific and technical activities. Specialist Biomedical Scientist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). To maintain competence to practice and to improve professional expertise through engagement in Continuous Professional Development (CPD). To work within the written Policies and Procedures of the Department especially in relation to Health and Safety and Quality. The post holder will be expected to be prepared to work flexibly and maintain competencies to a standard required to enable them to work. Participation in an out of hours shift pattern with early, late, night weekend, and Bank Holiday shifts as required. The main base will be as above, but work may be required at any site within NMCPS Person Specification Essential Qualification Essential BSc. (Hons.) Biomedical Science or equivalent Specialist knowledge in Biochemistry evidenced by IBMS Specialist Portfolio or Fellowship of the IBMS or equivalent Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience Essential Previous experience of working in a NHS Biochemistry Medical Laboratory Ability to prioritise workload in response to service need Able to utilise initiative to solve problems and develop the service Excellent written and communication skills Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with situations in a sensitive manner Personal Qualities Essential Delivers work of consistent and predictable high quality Acts to support and enable effective teamwork Good and accurate IT skills Person Specification Essential Qualification Essential BSc. (Hons.) Biomedical Science or equivalent Specialist knowledge in Biochemistry evidenced by IBMS Specialist Portfolio or Fellowship of the IBMS or equivalent Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience Essential Previous experience of working in a NHS Biochemistry Medical Laboratory Ability to prioritise workload in response to service need Able to utilise initiative to solve problems and develop the service Excellent written and communication skills Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with situations in a sensitive manner Personal Qualities Essential Delivers work of consistent and predictable high quality Acts to support and enable effective teamwork Good and accurate IT skills 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 University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Macclesfield Hospital Victoria Road Macclesfield SK10 3BL Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)