Band 4-6 Trainee Biomedical Scientist

**Job Title: Trainee Biomedical Scientist Band 4-6 Blood Sciences**

**Location: Yeovil, Somerset**

**Hours: 37.5 permanent**

**_ Interviews for this role will be taking place on March 18th at Yeovil District Hospital_**

**Short Description**

Are you newly registered BMS or a Biomedical Sciences graduate? Are you looking to become a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist in Blood Sciences? Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) are offering a rare opportunity to join our team of passionate professionals as a multidisciplinary trainee BMS We are seeking individuals who are looking to complete their IBMS registration portfolio in the next 12 months. Take the next step in your career and be part of our innovative and dynamic organisation. This post will be commencing in October 2024.

**Description**

Our Blood Sciences team operates a 24/7 service across our three laboratories and we have a fantastic opportunity for a Trainee Biomedical Scientist to join our team. This position is based in Blood Sciences (Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion) at our essential services lab in Yeovil District hospital, with additional training opportunities at Musgrove Park Hospital.

Our laboratory has a proven track record of supporting individuals to complete their IBMS Registration portfolio and providing full training to become a BMS. You will have the opportunity to work in a laboratory which takes a leading technological approach with state-of-the-art Beckman Coulter analytical systems in Biochemistry, Sysmex analysers in Haematology and Ortho Vision analysers in Transfusion. The department supports testing for the local NHS trust and primary care providers.

SYNLAB UK & Ireland have extensive experience of working in partnership with the NHS to deliver and improve pathology services through its existing pathology joint ventures - including Southwest Pathology Services (SPS).

Our team at SPS have been fundamental to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare in Somerset for over a decade. We hold ISO15189 UKAS accreditation and are an HCPC approved training Laboratory for both IBMS Registration and Specialist Portfolios.

At SYNLAB, we believe in nurturing a culture of well-being and ensuring our employees are supported both professionally and personally. We offer a Wellbeing Allowance worth up to £1500 per annum for our esteemed team members working in Band 2 - 6 roles.

SPS maintains a comprehensive training budget designed to support the career development of all staff members. This investment ensures that employees have access to the necessary resources and opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge and advance their professional growth.

**Responsibilities**

As a Trainee BMS within the Blood Sciences, you will be trained to perform and interpret routine and specialist testing providing patient centred scientific excellence whilst maintaining high quality standards in accordance with ISO15189.

Once you have achieved HCPC registration you will automatically be appointed as a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist. As a registered Biomedical Scientist, you will have the responsibility of maintaining fitness to practice and participate actively in CPD. SPS will commit to support you in developing your skills and knowledge in line with your professional growth and our business interests.

Most importantly, through our shared values, you will help to make a positive difference to the lives, health and wellbeing of those within our community.

**Qualifications and skills**

If you have the following qualifications and experience then we’d love to hear from you:
**Qualifications**:

- IBMS accredited degree in Biomedical Science.
- HCPC registration (to be obtained within 12 months of employment)

Desirable experience
- Proven experience of working within a team.
- Ability to organise and plan own work and work under pressure.
- Well developed communication and interpersonal skills, able to explain complex information and results to service users.

**About Us**

SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.

We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce.

We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways.

We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with