Healthcare Scientist - Specialist Biomedical Scientist

  • Department Haematology Department
  • Salary £37,338.00 – £44,962 per annum
  • Closing Date 29/04/2025
  • Location The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 6
  • Job ref 223-SBS-265
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract 12 month fixed term contract
  • Hours 37.5 hours per week

Job overview

*Maternity Cover - 12 month fixed term*

We are looking for an enthusiastic, HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, with relevant post-registration experience to join the multidisciplinary team in Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.

We would like to appoint a suitably qualified Biomedical Scientist, to assist with the provision of a diagnostic service and support the delivery of a 24 hour per day, 7 days per week service as part of a 37.5 hour working week - including evenings, nights, weekends and bank/public holidays.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to train in relevant disciplines and to rotate through all sections of the department.  You may be required to work on any of our other sites, as the need arises. 

Working for your organisation

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital (SaTH) Pathology Services are accredited to UKAS standards.  The Biochemistry section is equipped with Roche Cobas 6000 analysers and Roche pre-analytics and middleware.  The Haematology section is equipped with a Sysmex XN and CS2500 analysers.  Automated Biorad Equipment is in use in the  Blood Transfusion Department.  The department is an approved IBMS/HCPC training laboratory and continuous professional development is actively encouraged. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

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The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us.  If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you.  This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.

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In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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