Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Biochemistry, Clinical Pathology, Pathology Services
- Grade
- Apprenticeships: Apprenticeship
- Contract
- Apprenticeship: 4 years
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Including the 20% off the job time to attend university.)
- Job ref
- 164-6393022
- Employer
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queens Medical Centre & Nottingham City Hospital
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- Year 1 - £16,227, year 2 - £24,828, year 3 & 4 - £26,706 per year
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Apprentice Biomedical Scientist in Clinical Chemistry
Apprenticeships: Apprenticeship
Job overview
We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, committed, apprentice biomedical scientists to join us in providing a first rate Biochemistry service at NUH. We are seeking good team players who will work in the Biochemistry section of Clinical Pathology contributing to its on-going strategic development. A commitment to continuing education and training is fundamental. A meticulous and conscientious approach is required. Successful candidates will demonstrate good interpersonal skill through the ability to communicate clearly and have the ability to analyse facts and situations in order to make appropriate assessments.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
As an Apprentice Biomedical Scientist, the post holder will be a member of the departmental team and assist in the delivery of a quality driven, cost effective, patient focused service consistent with the Nottingham University Hospitals Trust’s objectives. To provide that service in a manner commensurate with the profession. This post involves working towards HCPC registration as a biomedical scientist. This role involves both academic study at Nottingham Trent University and Laboratory training at Nottingham University Hospitals.
The post holders’ main role is to assist in the examination of pathological samples using various technologies and to present the results as appropriate.
The post holder will be required to work at both NCH and QMC campuses and will be required to participate in the out of hours roster, covering a 24/7 service from year two onwards.
Working for our organisation
NUH NHS Trust is a large, teaching hospital comprising two sites, the Queens Medical Centre and the City Hospital. QMC provides acute services supporting a busy emergency service and trauma centre. City Hospital departments include Clinical Haematology, Oncology, Transplantation and Cardiac services. Biomedical Scientists work in laboratories at both sites on a rotational basis. The Biochemistry team contributes to the development of laboratory services which are patient focussed. These include both 24/7 acute, highly automated functions and specialist services embracing Trisomy Screening, Myeloma monitoring, Inborn Errors of Metabolism investigation and Immunosuppressant drug monitoring. The Biochemistry laboratory is an IBMS accredited training provider.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Under the direction of senior Biomedical Scientist staff to:
Assist with all laboratory analyses associated with the post, maintaining analysers, appropriate records and documentation.
Participate in the department’s 24/7 rosters as required (2nd year onwards).
Undertake quality control procedures, examine quality control results to identify poor performance and instigate appropriate action.
Participate in the operation and routine maintenance of equipment.
Ensure that personal work activity is managed to make effective use of time and maintain an adequate supply of laboratory consumables, reagents and equipment.
Ensure the competent and efficient use of computerised data management systems.
Participate in the department’s training plan and all the NTU course requirements (lectures, practical sessions, exams, coursework). The expectation is 100% attendance at NTU for lectures and laboratory sessions.
Maintain ongoing NUH & NTU training records, gathering evidence and working towards completion of the IBMS Certificate of Competence (assessed in 4th year).
Assist with the development of new methods and the implementation of new technology.
Maintain standards of laboratory policies and procedures to ensure that the department meets National External Quality Assurance and Accreditation standards.
Assist with the production, maintenance and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures.
Ensure that safe working practices are followed in accordance with departmental Safety Policy.
Be aware of and adhere to Trusts policies, including those relating to discipline, grievance, sickness, absence and health and safety.
Ensure compliance with all statutory and legislative requirements including patient confidentiality and the Data Protection Act.
Work flexibly and undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as required.
Participate in and contribute to own Personal Development Review.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- A Levels - BBB, including Biology; or BTEC Extended Diploma - DDM, including relevant Biology modules; Or 120 UCAS Tariff points from three A Levels or equivalent qualifications, including an A Level grade B equivalent in Biology
- GCSEs - English and Maths grade C/4.
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates a knowledge and awareness of Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
- Level 1 or level 2 IBMS Certificate of Achievement
- IT qualification
Physical Skills
Essential criteria
- Requires highly developed physical skills including accurate eye to hand co-ordination
- Standing for long periods of time
- Attention to detail
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to participate in out of hours roster covering a 24/7 service
- UK residency for 3 years
Desirable criteria
- Experience of shift working
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates ability to organise their own work effectively
- Keyboard skills and computer literacy
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of appropriate laboratory techniques
- Demonstrates a range of IT skills
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential criteria
- Good Interpersonal Skills Evidenced.
- Able to Communicate Concisely, Effectively and Clearly - Evidenced.
Desirable criteria
- Demonstration of team working in a work/personal setting
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to plan own work activities and academic deadlines
Desirable criteria
- Able to demonstrate and maintain a good work life balance
- Able to work well under pressure to meet deadlines
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Daniella Wainwright
- Job title
- Deputy Service Manager for Routine Biochemistry
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07812268184
- Additional information
Susan Taylor, Deputy Service Manager Specialist Biochemistry; Ext 77021. [email protected]
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