Specialist Biomedical Scientist - INTERNAL

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

As a Biomedical Scientist, the post holder will be required to work within the professional standards expected as a registrant of the Health Professions Council (HCPC) and maintain a portfolio of evidence supporting Continuing Professional development (CPD).

Duties as a Biomedical Scientist will include performing a range of scientific procedures involving the processing of biomedical specimens to contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases and investigation of pathological processes.

Appointment may be at annex 21 band 6 depending on experience.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to conform to agreed standard operational procedures, policies and good laboratory practice and also within their work duties, comply with the standards as required of UKAS and other relevant professional and Legislative Bodies (e.g. HTA, BSQR).

The post holder will be required to work on a rotational basis through the different sections of the department, and may be required to work on any site within the Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board (BCULHB) area to enable continuity of service.

On completion of the necessary competence requirements, Band 6 post holders will be required to cover 24/7 out of hours service working as a registered scientist to deliver safe and effective specialist emergency and core testing services requiring the post holder to:

Support and advise laboratory support worker colleagues.

Prioritise investigations in accordance to clinical need, ensuring optimum turnaround for urgent requests.

Manage emergency requests, single or multiple.

Liaise with IT and specialist equipment suppliers to resolve system or equipment failures.

To respond to Major incident procedures should the need arise.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences Degree or other qualification acceptable for future HCPC registration.
• NHS laboratory experience
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Completion of IBMS Registration Portfolio
• Completion of IBMS Specialist portfolio
• HCPC registration
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Clinical laboratory experience (point for each year up to 5)
• Experience of Clinical Biochemistry tests/procedures
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience of automated and manual laboratory procedures.
• Experience of analytical platforms used in BCUHB.
• Able to provide evidence of ongoing personal development.
• Evidence of out of hours working or willingness to participate.