Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Huntingdon Huntingdon, England
Job description
Band 5/6 Biomedical Scientist – Blood Sciences.
Our multidisciplinary Blood Sciences laboratory is looking for an HCPC qualified Biomedical Science or a graduate with HCPC registration (or pending registration) with NHS experience as a Biomedical Scientist to join a dedicated team in a modern department, providing a high-quality service.
We are a multidisciplinary Blood Sciences laboratory; therefore those with a strong interest in cross discipline training for Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion are strongly encouraged to apply. However, those with skills in haematology / transfusion or biochemistry only with a willingness to cross-train should still consider applying. Our key objectives as a department are to deliver a full multidisciplinary Blood Sciences workforce at the Hinchingbrooke site and to attain full UKAS ISO: 15189 accreditation.
This is an opportunity to work in a friendly and progressive laboratory that provides excellent training and development opportunities. Specialist training if required can be provided from the Hub laboratory at Peterborough.
The 24/7 service is delivered to Hinchingbrooke Hospital using Sysmex haematology and coagulation, Roche Cobas chemistry and Grifols transfusion instrumentation. All staff are contractually obliged to participate in 24/7 working.
Individuals who are currently working towards completion of a suitable IBMS Specialist Portfolio are also encouraged to apply – please state this clearly in your application. The Trust offers pay progression from band 5 to 6 upon successful completion of a specialist portfolio.
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to you
- 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Career development and training;
- Wellbeing support and activities;
- In-house physiotherapy Service;
- On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Clare Hay, Deputy Blood Sciences Manager
[email protected]
Tel: 01480 416522
