Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Job overview

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, with relevant post-registration experience to join the Blood Sciences team in Haematology and Blood Transfusion at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

We would like to appoint a suitably qualified Biomedical Scientist, to assist with the provision of a diagnostic service and support the delivery of a 24 hour per day, 7 days per week service as part of a 37.5 hour working week - including evenings, nights, weekends and bank/public holidays.

Main duties of the job

• Assist in the provision of a diagnostic service.
• To understand, organise and perform competently a range of laboratory procedures, either singly or as part of a team, that equate to the training and qualifications of a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered BMS.
• You will be required to attain proficiency in the relevant areas of Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion essential to support the provision of a 24 hours per day, 7 days per week Blood Science service.
• You will be required to participate in the provision of the out of hour’s service either as a lone worker or as a team leader.
• You will be required to deputise for Senior BMS staff in their absence and take lead responsibility for a specialist section of the department, as required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.