Biomedical Scientist Band 5 / Band 6

, 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. , , 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 & other relevant professional and Legislative Bodies (e.g. H.T.A., B.S.Q.R.), , To demonstrate our commitment and dedication to our staff we have a flexible recruitment and progression plan that consists of:, , Band 5 Candidates - Band 5 Annex 21 at 75% for candidates with IBMS accredited degree who have not completed their IBMS Generic Training Portfolio with automatic advancement to Band 5 100% on registration, , Band 6 Candidates - Band 6 Annex 21 at 70% for candidates with HCPC registration and evidence of core competencies with automatic progression to 75% on completion of out of hours (24/7 working) competencies and 100% on successful completion of IBMS Specialist Portfolio, , Main duties of the job, , 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., , 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 :, , , Please note that appointment will be made at Band 5 Annex 21 or Band 6 Annex 21 dependent on qualifications & experience; this position will be within Biochemistry., , The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply., , Person specification, , Qualifications, , Essential criteria, , , Desirable criteria, , , Experience, , Essential criteria, , , Desirable criteria, , , Skills, , Essential criteria, , , Desirable criteria, , , Knowledge, , Essential criteria, , , Desirable criteria, , , Personal Qualities, , Essential criteria, , , Desirable criteria, , , Other, , Essential criteria, , , Desirable criteria,