Job summary
Job Title: Biomedical Scientist
Ward/Dept: Chemical Pathology
Trust: Northern Care Alliance
Location: Salford Royal Foundation Trust
Hours: 37.5 hours
Main duties of the job
To participate in & develop the scientific & technical activities of the department
Act as a mentor and provide supervision/training for more junior scientific & support staff
To be responsible for the standard and quality of results issued
To participate in cross site working between Wigan and Salford as and when required. (It is anticipated that in the future, duties could include work based at any of the sites within PAWS or the Northern Care Alliance.)
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in & develop the scientific & technical activities of the department
Act as a mentor and provide supervision/training for more junior scientific & support staff
To be responsible for the standard and quality of results issued
To participate in cross site working between Wigan and Salford as and when required. (It is anticipated that in the future, duties could include work based at any of the sites within PAWS or the Northern Care Alliance.)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
- BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences (IBMS approved) or approved alternative science degree plus post graduate certificate in Biomedical Science or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post registration laboratory training
- Specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Professionals Limited
Address
Salford Royal Nhs Foundation Trust
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD