Job summary
- Main area
- Virology
- Grade
- Band 5 - 6 run through
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day Monday to Friday. Two shifts - 08:00 - 16:30 and 11:00 - 19:00. Participation in the weekend and bank holiday shifts to be included once suitably trained.)
- Job ref
- 419-6317300-BS-PSD
- Employer
- York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Virology department, Hull Royal Infirmary
- Town
- Kingston upon Hull
- Salary
- £28,407 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Biomedical Scientist
Band 5 - 6 run through
Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders).
Our Values
- We are KIND
- We are OPEN
- We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
People for Patients. Our People, our Patients, our Priority
Job overview
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.
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.
Working for our organisation
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
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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
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27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
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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.
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A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
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Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
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NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
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An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
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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.
Detailed job description and main 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 you 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: yhs-tr.[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 Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
- Registered with the Health Professions Council
- Participates in continuing professional development
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential criteria
- Previous laboratory work
- Working as a member of a team
Desirable criteria
- Previous work in a microbiology/virology laboratory
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Able to work flexibly
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of microbiology/virology techniques
- Knowledge of laboratory safety
- Good command of written and spoken English
- Evidence of technical ability
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of basic molecular diagnostic techniques
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Katie Kitchman
- Job title
- Senior Biomedical Scientist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01482 626762
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