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Are you a dynamic and innovative Biomedical Scientist (BMS) with experience in Point of Care Testing or a BMS from blood sciences or infection sciences looking for a new challenge in POCT and a great work life balance?
We're on the lookout for a passionate individual to join our professional and friendly department as a Band 6 BMS.
The POCT department offers a comprehensive POCT service (including biochemistry, haematology and microbiology disciplines) to Northern Care Alliance and Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust hospitals, as well as providing some community services. The POCT department provides support for analytical testing at or near the site of patient care.
You will be based primarily at our Oldham site, as we continue to develop our POCT service in an area that offers affordable, vibrant city night life and stunning locations. You may be expected to visit other sites as and when required.
The post holder will primarily work on the wards and in the departments of the Northern Care Alliance that use POCT devices and tests, and in the Pathology laboratories.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be HCPC Registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist and will be required to provide continuous and comprehensive POCT Pathology service as an aid to effective diagnosis and treatment of patients.
They will assist the POCT Manager and Technical leads for POCT with all aspects to ensure the service meets and is in line with UKAS Standard ISO 15189:2022. The post holder will be expected to work autonomously.
To maintain competence through CPD.
Act as a mentor and provide supervision / training for more junior scientific & support staff.
Deputise for more senior staff, as and when required
Working for our organisation
The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person specification
Registration
Essential criteria
- HCPC Registration
Essential Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences (IBMS approved) or approved alternative science degree plus post graduate certificate in Biomedical Science or equivalent
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio, or equivalent qualifications and/or experience
Desirable criteria
- MSc Biomedical Science
- IBMS Certificate of Expert Practice
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential criteria
- Post registration laboratory training in either Infection Sciences and / or Blood Sciences Discipline
- Specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge in either Infection Sciences and / or Blood Sciences Discipline.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Knowledge of LIMS knowledge in either Infection Sciences and / or Blood Sciences Discipline.
- Analytical, judgement and technical skills with attention to detail.
- Good team working, with ability to form effective working relationships.
Desirable criteria
- Post registration experience in POCT.
- Specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge in POCT.
- Knowledge of POCT LIMS and IT systems.
- Knowledge of Quality Management systems and performing audits.
- Working in clinical care or customer based service setting.
We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.
We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.
We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact resourcingnca@nca.nhs.uk
In applying for this post, you give the Trust permission to use your data for recruitment purposes.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
