Trainee / Biomedical Scientist Clinical Biochemistry

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee/Band 5/ Band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join the Clinical Biochemistry Department at Hull which is part of the Scarborough, Hull and York Pathology Service. You will join a dedicated team delivering an efficient, high-quality diagnostic service. The role involves participation in scientific work for the investigation of pathological disease within a busy Clinical Biochemistry laboratory. The Biochemistry department is fully equipped with a Beckman Coulter Automated Track, AU5800 series chemistry analysers, and DXI and Roche Immunoassay analysers . The department also has a range of specialist equipment, which includes: Two mass Spectrometers, ICP-MS and HM-JACKarc. You will rotate through all sections of the laboratory and you will be required to participate in the 24/7 shift system The laboratory is UKAS accredited and committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and patient care. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a busy department dedicated to providing a high quality, patient centered service. Applicants who have successfully completed an IBMS Specialist Portfolio will be employed on the appropriate AfC Band 6 rate if successful. Trainee BMS will be appointed at band 5 annex 21,

• To carry out the analysis of patient samples providing a range of diagnostic methods
• To ensure the quality and timeliness of results by use of internal quality controls (IQC) and external quality assessment samples (EQA) according to departmental SOPs and departmental Quality Assurance Policy.
• To ensure that specialist equipment within the area of work is functioning efficiently through good housekeeping, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• To perform technical validation of patient results.
• To communicate effectively with clinicians, nurses and other service users regarding patient results and service updates.
• To undertake shift work including evening, weekend and night work.
  
  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.