SYBP Biomedical Scientists - Chemistry DBTH

Job OverviewAre you looking for an exciting new challenge in a place to take your career to the next level? Would you like to join a friendly, progressive, innovative team in pathology services across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw based at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals? Do you want to work in a fully UKAS-accredited, modern laboratory environment where you can make a difference?Then read on.The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Network is a fully integrated network providing pathology services across five regional sitesDoncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTHFT)The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRHFT)Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT)Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (STHFTBarnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT)We are inviting applications from enthusiastic, driven individuals to join our Chemistry teams at the Doncaster and Bassetlaw site.SYB Pathology aims to provide the best possible service for patients and clinicians, improving health outcomes, driving research and innovation, delivering healthcare efficiencies, and ensuring a sustainable workforce, providing job satisfaction and career progression opportunities for all staff.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will act as an HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist ( or be nearing state registration) in order to provide scientific services to patients as an aid to clinical diagnosis. The successful candidate will be required to participate on the 24/7 shift rota and undertake a wide range of complex analytical procedures, performing a range of manual, semi-automated and automated tests using scientific knowledge and experience to comment upon and validate results in line with ISO 15189.Suitable candidates will require Chemistry experience and ideally have experience of working out of hours. Candidates must be in possession or nearing completion of the IBMS registration portfolio.Working for our organisationYou will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.STHFT operates with a budget of £1.2 bn, has a workforce of over 18,500 employees, covers five hospital sites, provides care from over forty community settings, and has an excellent reputation for research.As an organisation we value and respect our staff and the community we serve. We provide excellent staff benefits; this includes commitment to professional development but also many initiatives to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Network are invested in training, developing, and supporting staff in all aspects including academic courses from certificates of achievement, registration, specialist and higher specialist IBMS portfolios, apprenticeships and leadership and management qualifications.We pride ourselves in enabling opportunity across all our sites to develop staff and provide a strong and sustained service for the future.Detailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesPlease view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.Person specificationEducation And QualificationsEssential criteriaIBMS accredited BSC in Biomedical Sciences or equivalentRegistered with HCPC as a Biomedical ScientistCompletion of IBMS post graduate registration portfolio or equivalentCommitment to complete and maintain Mandatory Training and required Laboratory competenciesCommitment to complete the relevant Specialist BMS IBMS portfolioDesirable criteriaEvidence of continued CPD including relevant courses with regards to H&S, leadership, quality or trainingExperienceEssential criteriaExperience with a range of laboratory techniquesUnderstanding of job contentAbility to work with other colleagues to improve and develop working practicesDesirable criteriaDiscipline specific NHS laboratory experienceMulti – disciplinary awarenessExperience in demonstrating leadership qualitiesSkills And KnowledgeEssential criteriaKeyboard and basic IT skillsHave an awareness of Health & Safety issuesCan communicate effectively with staff of all gradesEvidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approachEvidence of good manual dexterityAble to follow and work to SOP and PolicyAbility to work individually and part of a team.Maintains composure in pressurised situationsAbility to concentrate for extended periods of time whilst performing scientific analysisPersonal QualitiesEssential CriteriaUnderstand and follow clear instructions.Prepared to work flexibly including participation in weekend and evening work and out of hours rotas as appropriate to competency.Commitment to roleShow a professional and positive attitudePrepared to work flexibly including participation in weekend and evening work and out-of-hours rota as requiredValues and BehavioursEssential CriteriaPatients first - Understanding of how laboratory services are part of the patient pathway and impact on patient careRespectful – Developed interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levelsOwnership – Understand the need to accept responsibility for own actions and ensure accuracy and attention to detailUnity – Ability to work as part of a teamDelivery – Ability to work within defined timescales