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Trainee Biomedical Scientist
| Posting date: | 29 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £28,407.00 to £34,581.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £28407.00 - £34581.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 June 2024 |
| Location: | 317 Regionwide, NE7 7DN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9317-24-1112 |
Summary
The NENC Pathology Alliance Training Academy is a collaboration of all NENC Pathology service providing Hospital Trusts across the region. On a day-to-day basis the post holder will work at a base Hospital Trust within the region (with a requirement to attend some training at a variety of Trusts around the region) and participate as part of that Trusts team, in providing relevant departmental laboratory service to their users. The post holder will gain competence in the standards of proficiency for a Biomedical Scientist stated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and documented in the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Certificate of Competence Portfolio, leading to HCPC Registration. The post holder will act under supervision of registered Biomedical Scientists from both the base Trust and the PATA. At other times the post holder may perform some tasks without supervision and will evaluate situations and seek advice from senior members of staff if deemed appropriate. Fulfil training programme which will include rotation through different sections of their host department(s). Fulfil PATA training programme in order to complete IBMS Certificate of Competence. Assist in the preparation of specimens for analysis, relevant to the department (see role descriptors for further information) Maintain confidentiality and integrity in line with the HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics. Develop skills to perform highly complex analysis of routine and urgent clinical samples in accordance with laboratory procedures using specialist laboratory equipment. Carry out laboratory diagnostic tests, validate results under supervision and use judgement in determining and initiating further tests that may be required. Actively participate in the maintenance and basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment, report any faults and non-compliances to a senior member of staff and take prompt and appropriate action in response to unexpected situations. Understand and adopt the principles of the Laboratory Quality Management System. To participate in the departmental Quality Assurance programmes including internal quality assurance, external quality assurance and audit, correct any minor non-compliances and to report any major non-compliant events to a senior member of staff. Maintain an up-to-date relevant knowledge of the technical aspects of the laboratory. Work in compliance with health and safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment for you, colleagues and visitors. To adhere to department and Trust Health and Safety policies (including COSHH, Risk assessments and Standard Operating Procedures) and to report any non-compliances to a senior member of staff. This is a regional training programme, and you will be employed by Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, however these posts are NOT all based at Newcastle Hospitals. Options are available to be based at 1 of 7 Hospital Trusts across NENC on competitive application. Disciplines in which training will be delivered may vary. The Trusts are: County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust DL3 6HX Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust NE7 7DN North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust CA2 7HY Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust NE29 8NH South of Tyne and Wear Pathology Services (Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust) NE8 4YL Tees Valley Pathology (North Tees and Hartlepool and South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts) TS19 8 As a Trainee Biomedical Scientist, you will be based within a laboratory at one of the above Trusts, based on your preference combined with the results of a competitive interview. Whilst here, you will follow a training plan, consisting of a blended learning approach, with training to be held across NENC including online, face-to-face training and on-the-job training, with support provided by the host laboratory and the NENC Training Coordinators. Regional travel (on a monthly basis) is expected as part of this role to fulfil training requirements. When applying, please state which Trust is your preferred location. Successful candidates must be able to commence their role at the beginning of August 2024.Secondment opportunities are available for current NHS staff, however agreement must be sought from your current line manager before applying. Annex 21 75% Top of Band 5 Salary As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.