Biomedical jobs in North Dalton

Do you have a passion for patient care? Are you looking for a career in Virology? Virology biomedical scientists are responsible for the diagnosis of infection and disease processes by the application of biological, serological and molecular technology, utilizing the most up to date scientific methods.

We are looking for a Biomedical Scientist to join our dedicated team of Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants in the Virology laboratory at the Hull site. Diagnostic work includes examination of patient samples such as blood, respiratory samples and cerebrospinal fluid using manual and automated techniques.

Those who have already completed the relevant specialist portfolio are eligible for a Band 6 post within this role.

Interviews for this post will be held face to face with no remote option available.

If you wish to apply for this post as a Secondment opportunity, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying.

Performing work strictly according to current Standard Operating Procedures in order to facilitate the provision of accurate and timely reports.

Safely handling blood, respiratory samples and other patient samples.

Ensuring that reagents are prepared, stored and used according to manufacturer guidelines and laboratory procedures.

Ensuring that appropriate preventative maintenance has been carried out, and recorded, on laboratory instruments and equipment prior to being used for patient investigations.

Performing manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations.

Measuring and monitoring the quality of laboratory investigations using appropriate internal and external quality procedures.

Taking corrective action when quality control or assurance procedures indicate loss of performance of the laboratory instruments or methods.

Ensuring that resources are used efficiently and effectively.

Ensuring first line trouble shooting of complex analytical equipment or methods is carried out, and if necessary, participate in the resolution of equipment or method failures.

For further information about working for out Trust, please visit:

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Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net .

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.