Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust ,
Chelmsford, Essex
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We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our Biochemistry team in the Blood Sciences department. Blood Sciences at Broomfield Hospital is a friendly department that incorporates Biochemistry, Blood Transfusion, Haematology, Immunology and Sample Reception. The department provides analytical services for the Mid Essex Trust, St Andrews Burns Unit and other NHS & non-NHS providers. Biochemistry also provides the Maternal Serum Screening service for the area. The department is currently equipped with Beckman Coulter AU5800 and DXI analysers which are on a fully automated tracked system, Roche E411 equipment and WinPath as the laboratory computer system in use. The department has a special chemistry section consisting of HPLC, specialist protein analysis, free light chain assays and regional Downs screening service. The department also provides a Point of Care Testing service to the Trust and surrounding areas. The department is fully UKAS ISO15189 accredited. For a Band 6 position, eligibility for HCPC-registration is essential with the specialist portfolio and/or a relevant MSc or equivalent. Following an appropriate period of training, the post-holder will be required to undertake flexible working which will include participation in extended hours and the out-of-hours service. The out-of-hours service is currently an on-call system, this will be reviewed in line with national guidance and local requirements in the future. The post-holder will be required to obtain and maintain competency in all relevant areas of the laboratory. You are welcome to visit the department. For further details / informal visits contact: Marcus Mcdougall marcus.mcdougall@meht.nhs.uk 01245 515089 Beverley Farley beverley.farley@meht.nhs.uk 01245 515852 Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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