Advanced Biomedical Scientist

NHS

  • Sheffield
  • £47,810-54,710 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology (SYBP) is on a transformational journey that will fully integrate our existing pathology services, providing the best possible service for patients and clinicians across the Integrated Care System. It is our mission to deliver high-quality and innovative laboratory medicine solutions to patients, clinicians and partners to improve health, add value to patient care, safeguard best clinical outcomes and support the transformation of healthcare across SYB and beyond.The Pathology Partnership will provide the best possible service for patients and clinicians; improving health outcomes, delivering quality and efficiency benefits and ensuring a sustainable workforce for the longer term.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Advanced Biomedical Scientist to join our team in the Specialised Clinical Chemistry & Toxicology department at the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield. This ISO 15189 accredited department provides an analytical toxicology service to hospital physicians, pathologists and Coroners across England and Wales, as well as a toxic metal/trace element and therapeutic drug monitoring service throughout the SYB partnership and other NHS trusts.Main duties of the jobKey responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Laboratory OversightQuality AssuranceMethod Development and ValidationStaff Supervision and TrainingResults InterpretationWorkflow OptimisationInstrument TroubleshootingData Analysis and ReportingResearch and DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceSee Job Description for further detailAbout usYou will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.STHFT operates with a budget of £1.2 bn, has a workforce of over 18,500 employees, covers five hospital sites, provides care from over forty community settings, and has an excellent reputation for research.As an organisation we value and respect our staff and the community we serve. We provide excellent staff benefits; this includes commitment to professional development but also many initiatives to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.The post holder will be required to undertake duties at any of the sites within the SYB Pathology Network, these include:
  • Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT)
  • Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTHFT)
  • The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT)
  • Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT)
  • Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (STHFT)
DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£47,810 to £54,710 a year pa/pro rata for part time staffContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number190-0765-DIRJob locationsNorthern General HospitalHerries RoadSheffieldS5 7AUJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteriaPerson SpecificationPersonal QualitiesEssential
  • Commitment to complete and maintain Mandatory training and required laboratory competences
  • Ability to plan, prioritise and allocate work and work under pressure.
  • Ability to work individually and as part of a team
  • Prepared to work flexibly including participation in weekend and evening work and out of hours rota as required
Skills and KnowledgeEssential
  • Good IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, QPulse, LIMS etc)
  • Ability to Lead a Team
  • Effective Communication skills, written and oral
  • Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach
  • Ability to motivate oneself and other staff
Desirable
  • Ability to deliver new services
ExperienceEssential
  • Extensive experience in a UKAS accredited clinical (Blood Sciences) Laboratory.
  • Experience with a wide range of Blood Sciences Diagnostic techniques
Desirable
  • Experience in application and monitoring of UKAS standards.
  • Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities
Education and QualificationsEssential
  • FIBMS or MSc (in Discipline or equivalent) or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma (Blood Sciences) or level 7 Apprenticeship or equivalent extensive experience with a commitment to obtain a level 7 qualification.
  • HCPC Registration
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
  • IBMS Specialist portfolio (Blood Sciences) or other BMS (Blood Sciences) specialist qualification
Desirable
  • Further Management training.
Person SpecificationPersonal QualitiesEssential
  • Commitment to complete and maintain Mandatory training and required laboratory competences
  • Ability to plan, prioritise and allocate work and work under pressure.
  • Ability to work individually and as part of a team
  • Prepared to work flexibly including participation in weekend and evening work and out of hours rota as required
Skills and KnowledgeEssential
  • Good IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, QPulse, LIMS etc)
  • Ability to Lead a Team
  • Effective Communication skills, written and oral
  • Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach
  • Ability to motivate oneself and other staff
Desirable
  • Ability to deliver new services
ExperienceEssential
  • Extensive experience in a UKAS accredited clinical (Blood Sciences) Laboratory.
  • Experience with a wide range of Blood Sciences Diagnostic techniques
Desirable
  • Experience in application and monitoring of UKAS standards.
  • Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities
Education and QualificationsEssential
  • FIBMS or MSc (in Discipline or equivalent) or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma (Blood Sciences) or level 7 Apprenticeship or equivalent extensive experience with a commitment to obtain a level 7 qualification.
  • HCPC Registration
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
  • IBMS Specialist portfolio (Blood Sciences) or other BMS (Blood Sciences) specialist qualification
Desirable
  • Further Management training.

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