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Biomedical Scientist - Chemical Pathology

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
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Location
Salford, England
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 Per Annum
Profession
Health science services
Grade
Band 5
Deadline
03 Mar 2025
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
17 Feb 2025

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Job overview

Applications are invited from highly motivated Biomedical Scientists to join the Biochemistry team at PAWS as a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist, working a rotational shift pattern to cover a 24/7 service. You will hold HCPC state registration and have experience of working in a Biochemistry laboratory.

We process in excess of 1,000,000 requests per annum and are on the cutting edge of technology. You will have the opportunity to train and develop your skills in this large department, which includes an automated section with analysers connected to a track system for sample management. Regional services are also provided in our Specialist, Mass Spectrometry and Immunology sections. Alongside the facilities at Salford there is a well-equipped Essential Service Laboratories at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary at Wigan.

Main duties of the job

Undertake the diagnostic, scientific & technical work which corresponds to the training & qualifications of a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.

Maintain competence through CPD.

Work within Trust & departmental SOPs and Policies to ensure the delivery of a safe, patient focused & high quality service.

Participate in the out of hours service and cross site working between Wigan and Salford as required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

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This advert is for Biomedical Scientist - Chemical Pathology with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £29,970 - £36,483 Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Mar 2025.

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