About this role
Job summary
Do you have a passion for patient care? Are you looking for a career in Virology? Virology biomedical scientists are responsible for the diagnosis of infection and disease processes by the application of biological, serological and molecular technology, utilizing the most up to date scientific methods.
We are looking for a Biomedical Scientist to join our dedicated team of Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants in the Virology laboratory at the Hull site. Diagnostic work includes examination of patient samples such as blood, respiratory samples and cerebrospinal fluid using manual and automated techniques.
Those who have already completed the relevant specialist portfolio are eligible for a Band 6 post within this role.
Interviews for this post will be held face to face with no remote option available.
If you wish to apply for this post as a Secondment opportunity, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying.
Main duties of the job
- Performing work strictly according to current Standard Operating Procedures in order to facilitate the provision of accurate and timely reports.
- Safely handling blood, respiratory samples and other patient samples.
- Ensuring that reagents are prepared, stored and used according to manufacturer guidelines and laboratory procedures.
- Ensuring that appropriate preventative maintenance has been carried out, and recorded, on laboratory instruments and equipment prior to being used for patient investigations.
- Performing manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations.
- Measuring and monitoring the quality of laboratory investigations using appropriate internal and external quality procedures.
- Taking corrective action when quality control or assurance procedures indicate loss of performance of the laboratory instruments or methods.
- Ensuring that resources are used efficiently and effectively.
- Ensuring first line trouble shooting of complex analytical equipment or methods is carried out, and if necessary, participate in the resolution of equipment or method failures.
About us
For further information about working for out Trust, please visit:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science course (or alternative IBMS-approved qualification)
- Registered with HCPC
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a laboratory
- Knowledge of laboratory safety
Desirable
- Previous work in a microbiology/virology laboratory
Skills, knowledge and ability
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Problem solving skills
Personal attributes
Essential
- Able to work flexibly
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hull Royal Infirmary
Anlaby Road
Hull
HU3 2JZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)