Biomedical Scientist - Immunology
Job overview
Are 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 and play a part in the transformation of pathology services across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw?Do you want to work in a fully UKAS-accredited, modern laboratory environment where you can make a difference?
There is an exciting opportunity within the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Service to join the Immunology Team as a qualified Biomedical Scientist at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is one of five Trusts involved in the formation of the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Network. The aim of the Network is to deliver a Pathology Service that provides all SYB patients and clinicians with equitable access to high-quality, innovative laboratory medicine solutions that will ensure the best clinical outcomes for patients.
A collaborative Network will also provide rewarding job and career opportunities for all staff. An Outline Business Case, which described the Target Operating Model for the future Network, has been agreed between Partner Trusts. The proposed Target Operating Model will ultimately lead to the consolidation of services across SYB.As work progresses to establish the Network, staff will be consulted about proposals that may involve them.
Main duties of the job
Carrying out immunology and specialised protein testing. We have automated an manual throughout the laboratory for Immunological investigations including Capillary Zone electrophoresis, Radio Immunoassay, Automated analysers, Isoelectric focusing, Indirect Immunofluorescence, ELISAs, Immunoblotting and flow cytometry.Experience of these would be beneficial.
Training in all areas of the laboratory.
Contributing to the Department's assay development programme.
Supporting the Department's Quality Management System through audit, SOP review, troubleshooting.
The job is banded as a Band 5/6 Biomedical scientist - applicants should already be qualified as a Biomedical Scientist.
Please note this is a part time post of 22.5hour per week with a working pattern of 7.5 hours Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Working for our organisation
You 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 Partnership 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Immunology and Protein Reference Unit is situated on the Northern General Hospital campus in new purpose built laboratories. The department has an extensive repertoire of immunology and specialist protein tests (see www.immqas.org.uk/PRU tab) with samples referred from all over the UK and further afield.There is also a proactive programme of new assay development. Registered Biomedical Scientists will be encouraged to undertake the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Immunology.
Please 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.
Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 5 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 6.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria- (Band 5 & 6) IBMS Accredited BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
- (Band 5 & 6) Registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
- (Band 5) Completion of IBMS post graduate registration portfolio or equivalent
- (Band 5 & 6) Commitment to complete and maintain Mandatory Training and required Laboratory competencies
- (Band 5) Commitment to complete the relevant Specialist BMS IBMS portfolio
- (Band 6) IBMS Specialist Diploma in a relevant specialist subject
- (Band 6) Commitment to continuous professional development required to maintain HCPC registration
- (Band 5 & 6) Evidence of CPD including relevant courses with regards to H&S, leadership, quality or training
Experience
Essential criteria- (Band 5 & 6) Experience with a range of laboratory techniques
- (Band 6) Detailed understanding of job content
- (Band 6) Ability to work with other colleagues to improve and develop working practices
- (Band 6) Discipline specific NHS experience in a UKAS accredited laboratory (Microbiology/Virology/Histopathology/ Bood sciences * laboratory)
- (Band 6) Multi – disciplinary awareness
- (Band 6) Experience working within a laboratory providing local, regional or national tertiary reference facilities
- (Band 6) Experience in the implementation of new methodologies and /or equipment
- (Band 6) Experience with the UKAS accreditation process
- (Band 6) Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities
- (Band 5) Discipline specific NHS laboratory experience
- (Band 5) Multi-disciplinary awareness
- (Band 5) Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria- (Band 5 & 6) Have an awareness of Health and Safety issues
- (Band 5 & 6) Can communicate effectively with staff of all grades
- (Band 5 & 6) Keyboard and basic IT skills
- (Band 6) Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach
- (Band 6) Able to follow and work to SOP and Policy
- (Band 6) Ability to work individually and part of a team.
- (Band 6) Maintains composure in pressurised situations
- (Band 6) Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria- (Band 6) Understand and follow clear instructions.
- (Band 6) Participation in weekend and evening work and out of hours shifts as required. This includes participation in a 24/7 shift pattern.
- (Band 6) Commitment to role