Biomedical Scientist

Job Title: Biomedical Scientist

Location: Belfast

Salary: £19.78 an hour

Hours: 37.5 per week. Monday to Friday

Specific Duties

• Perform the basic laboratory work while corresponding to the training and qualifications of a Registered BMS and may be located in any of the laboratory areas within the Department.

• Carry out appropriate procedures, including those requiring the exercise of independent judgement and initiative with minimal supervision.

• Provide personal and direct supervision for trainees and other supportive personnel within the Belfast Trust Laboratories.

• Assist in research projects, where necessary, and to be involved in the development of new procedures and techniques.

• Recognise and accept safety regulations, guidelines and policy.

• Demonstrate and maintain satisfactory progress in both the academic and the 'in-service' training programmes.

• Carry out any other duties not specified above but which might be reasonably expected of a Biomedical Scientist Grade (pay band 5/ 6).

• Trainees will follow and pass the course of training as laid down by the Health and care Professions Council (HCPC) leading to state registration.

• Participate in a 24 hr service which will include extended working day, overnight, weekend and Public holidays work as part of the conditioned 37.5 hour week.

• Participate in Continuous Professional Development in line with KSF and work towards gaining further knowledge through certificate level training and short courses. This will be done through Personal Contribution Plan & Annual Staff Development review.

Essential Criteria

The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage.

You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.

Must be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist AND have completed IBMS Specialist Diploma (or equivalent) in Microbiology AND have at least 1 year's post HCPC registration experience in Microbiology.

OR

Have been employed as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) for 3 years, working in Microbiology. Applicant must have maintained HCPC registration and appear on the register.

Qualifications/ Registration

Must be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist AND have at least 3 years' experience in Microbiology.

Candidates appointed as Band 5 must obtain an IBMS Specialist Diploma in Microbiology within 36 months of registration with the HCPC

• Good interpersonal and team working skills.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Good IT skills including use of Microsoft office products; word, excel and outlook.

• Ability to work systematically and under pressure in a busy environment.

• Ability to work accurately with attention to detail.

• Ability to accurately follow set protocols.

• Awareness of Health and Safety and Data Protection requirements.

• Awareness of the role and function of a Pathology Laboratory in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

How to Apply: If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV to

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