Biomedical Scientist

1 week ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

A vacancy has arisen for a Biomedical Scientist in the Greater Manchester Immunology Service at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. Applicants will be employed as a Band 5 unless they have successfully completed an IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Immunology where they will be eligible for AfC Band 6. Applications will also be considered from individuals who are not yet HCPC registered but have completed their registration portfolio and are within 6 months of completing an accredited degree. Candidates in this case will be employed as a Band 5 (Annex 21). Upon successful completion of all qualifications the post would be made substantive.

We were the first immunology service in the UK to hold UKAS/ISO 15189 accreditation and have continually expanded our scope and repertoire of tests to become one of the biggest regional immunology centres in the country.

The laboratory offers a comprehensive test repertoire for the immunological investigation of patients from GPs and hospitals in Greater Manchester and across the North West. The four main areas covered are allergy, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency and haematological malignancy. The service is a major contributor to the Greater Manchester Haematological Cancer Diagnostic Partnership (HCDP).

Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of a team of biomedical scientists you'll provide a high-quality scientific service, assist with the running of a section of ourlaboratory and the development of the diagnostic service the department provides. The role will enable you to develop and widen your technicaland scientific skills.

To apply, you should be HCPC Accredited, with experience working in an NHS Clinical immunology laboratory. To be appointed as a Band 6 you must fulfil the person specification in terms of appropriate qualifications and experience. Moreover, you should be ambitious and keen to develop your skills.

Applications from individuals who have not yet completed the IBMS Immunology Specialist Portfolio will also be considered for a Band 5 post.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £ & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at .

Were looking forward to hearing from you

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

HCPC Registration within Biomedical Science IBMS approved Biomedical Sciences Degree or Equivalent in relevant discipline

Desirable

IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Immunology

Skills

Essential

Evidence of working as part of a team Good communication skills including ability to communicate with peers and senior staff and clinical users of service Able to work unsupervised Able to prioritise analytical work and plan day-to-day organisation of area of work Evidence of training other staff

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Have extensive working knowledge of laboratory areas, including both practical and theoretical knowledge of the various methods employed in Immunology Demonstrate knowledge and experience of quality systems, with reference to ISO/UKAS Knowledge of Laboratory IT programmes and good key board skills Appropriate Pathology laboratory experience Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)

Desirable

Experience in Immunology as a BMS practitioner

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