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Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
Are you passionate about patient care? We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist with HCPC registration to work in our fast-paced laboratory.The successful candidate will be part of the Microbiology team on our York site, performing scientific procedures and result interpretation on biological samples to contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of diseases and the investigation of other pathological processes.
Rotation throughout the laboratory will be expected and training will be provided. The laboratory has core hours of 08:30 - 17:00, but provides 24/7 cover via extended hours and an on-call service. Once successful training is complete, the successful candidates will be expected to participate fully in extended hours and weekends, Bank holiday and on-call rotas.
Our laboratory values our staff and we fully support and actively encourage the learning and development of all individuals.
This advert may close early should we receive a sufficient number of applications
- Uses interpretative skills to determine the pathogenic and clinical significance of the results of laboratory tests including:
- Preparing, examining and reporting on microscopic examination of specimens.
- Deciding on appropriate tests and procedures to identify pathogenic organisms.
- Performing and interpreting molecular diagnostic tests.
- Referring results for clinical interpretation or opinion.
- Performs manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations.
- Takes corrective action when quality control or assurance procedures indicate loss of performance of the laboratory instruments or methods.
- Ensures first line trouble shooting of complex analytical equipment or methods.
- Performs work strictly according to current Standard Operating Procedures.
- Safely handle blood, urine, faeces, organs, other body tissue, and hazardous materials.
- Participates in the introduction of new equipment or methods.
- Supervises the work and monitor performance of Medical Laboratory Assistants, Associate Practitioners and trainees/students.
- Participates in the maintenance and the further development of the quality system.
- Complies with good work practices in accordance with the standards of UKAS Accreditation and other relevant professional and legislative
- Assists and deputises for the BMS7 as required.
- Works flexibly depending on the needs of the service which may include any integrated shift system/rotation pattern which operates in the Department.
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 details / informal visits contact: Name: Jeremy Mouer Job title: Chief Biomedical Scientist Email address: Telephone number:
Are you passionate about patient care? We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist with HCPC registration to work in our fast-paced laboratory.
The successful candidate will be part of the Microbiology team on our York site, performing scientific procedures and result interpretation on biological samples to contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of diseases and the investigation of other pathological processes.
Rotation throughout the laboratory will be expected and training will be provided. The laboratory has core hours of 08:30 - 17:00, but provides 24/7 cover via extended hours and an on-call service. Once successful training is complete, the successful candidates will be expected to participate fully in extended hours and weekends, Bank holiday and on-call rotas.
Our laboratory values our staff and we fully support and actively encourage the learning and development of all individuals.
This advert may close early should we receive a sufficient number of applications
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jeremy Mouer Job title: Chief Biomedical Scientist Email address: Telephone number:
The successful candidate will be part of the Microbiology team on our York site, performing scientific procedures and result interpretation on biological samples to contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of diseases and the investigation of other pathological processes.
Rotation throughout the laboratory will be expected and training will be provided. The laboratory has core hours of 08:30 - 17:00, but provides 24/7 cover via extended hours and an on-call service. Once successful training is complete, the successful candidates will be expected to participate fully in extended hours and weekends, Bank holiday and on-call rotas.
Our laboratory values our staff and we fully support and actively encourage the learning and development of all individuals.
This advert may close early should we receive a sufficient number of applications
- Uses interpretative skills to determine the pathogenic and clinical significance of the results of laboratory tests including:
- Preparing, examining and reporting on microscopic examination of specimens.
- Deciding on appropriate tests and procedures to identify pathogenic organisms.
- Performing and interpreting molecular diagnostic tests.
- Referring results for clinical interpretation or opinion.
- Performs manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations.
- Takes corrective action when quality control or assurance procedures indicate loss of performance of the laboratory instruments or methods.
- Ensures first line trouble shooting of complex analytical equipment or methods.
- Performs work strictly according to current Standard Operating Procedures.
- Safely handle blood, urine, faeces, organs, other body tissue, and hazardous materials.
- Participates in the introduction of new equipment or methods.
- Supervises the work and monitor performance of Medical Laboratory Assistants, Associate Practitioners and trainees/students.
- Participates in the maintenance and the further development of the quality system.
- Complies with good work practices in accordance with the standards of UKAS Accreditation and other relevant professional and legislative
- Assists and deputises for the BMS7 as required.
- Works flexibly depending on the needs of the service which may include any integrated shift system/rotation pattern which operates in the Department.
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 details / informal visits contact: Name: Jeremy Mouer Job title: Chief Biomedical Scientist Email address: Telephone number:
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