BMS in Specialist Services - Block 46 1. Permanent post BMS Band 5 for Specialist Services, Block 46, SJUH 2. 1-year fixed term maternity cover BMS Band 5 in Screening laboratory services (Newborn and FASP) screening within Specialist Services, Block 46. Specialist services are seeking three enthusiastic and self-motivated- HPC registered Biomedical Scientists to work in the Specialist Services Lab in Block 46 which is part of the Specialist Laboratory Medicine Department. These posts are based at St Jamess University Hospital and are at Band 5 roles (individuals that are awaiting registration portfolio assessment will be considered). The first post would be a multidisciplinary permanent role within Specialist Services. This role will support the following sections to support cover when required in Specialist Endocrinology, Immunosuppressants, Trace Metals, Metabolic, Toxicology, Biochemical Genetics (inherited metabolic diseases/screening) services. This post will require support for Saturday morning Immunosuppressant services. The second post is a maternity cover in the screening laboratory. This section provides the regional newborn bloodspot screening and foetal anomaly screening program (FASP) services. The screening lab provides a service for the nine conditions prescribed by UK Newborn Bloodspot Screening Program for the West Yorkshire region (approximately 40,000 births a year). Additionally, it is responsible for a regional FASP service, providing both first and second trimester biochemical testing and chance reporting for over 20,000 women per year. You will be working within well-established teams of staff including HBSWs, Specialist BMSs and Clinical Scientists. These roles involve working as part of a small, specialised team, and this is an excellent opportunity to further develop your skills, knowledge, and experience within a specialised service area. Duties will include routine operation of HPLC, IEF, TMS, and other aspects of laboratory analysis, maintenance and troubleshooting of the Laboratory instrumentation, training other staff, technical validation and authorisation of the results, stock control and ordering of supplies. The post holder will have full training within the relevant section and will report to the Section leads. It is also expected that they will demonstrate initiative and possess excellent communication skills as this role will involve liaison with users of the service. They will be required to hold a Registration Portfolio in Biochemistry and be registered with the HPC or awaiting portfolio assessment. These roles are for 37.5 hours per week, working hours 08:30 17:00 (flexitime system in operation). Visit to the laboratory is recommended as there is an opportunity to ask questions about the services offered in Specialist Services. For further information or for an informal discussion please contact Mrs Nayab Nawaz, Specialist Services Operational Manager 0113 2066860, nayab.nawaz@nhs.net, Mrs Saima Hussein, Service Lead for Newborn and Antenatal Screening 0113 2064881, Saima.Hussein@nhs.net.