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Biomedical Scientist (Band 5) post

Cross-site AGH/BRI

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (ANHSFT), Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT), and Harrogate District Hospital (HDH) have formed a joint venture, Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP (IPS) to provide a high-quality diagnostic and consultative service to clinical service users of both Hospital Trusts, and to primary and secondary care providers within the locality.

Candidates will need to be enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities supported by scientific knowledge. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to support individual and team working is essential. All these skills and attributes are in line with the Trust’s Right Care Behaviours. The post is cross-site and the successful applicant would be expected to work across both Airedale and Bradford sites. Experience of working in an NHS Haematology/Transfusion laboratory will be an advantage at shortlisting.

The departments are well equipped, including Sysmex XR 9000 tracked system at AGH, Sysmex XR 3000 at BRI, ACL TOP 550’s, Genexpert DX system, (AGH) Alifax Test1 analysers and Sebia Capillarys3 analyser. The Transfusion departments are fully automated with OrthoVisions and electronic issue of blood products.

The departments operate a 24/7 service utilising a continuous process pattern (CPP) shift system, in which the successful candidate must be willing to participate according to the needs of the service.

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

Cycle to Work

Travel Scheme

Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice

Onsite Nursery

Buying and Selling Annual Leave

Car Leasing

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Health and Wellbeing

Extensive Reward Scheme

Counselling Service

Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream

Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:
We understand that it’s down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience – we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

Committed to Quality of Care

Compassion

Working together for patients

Improving Lives

Everyone Counts

Respect and Dignity

Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.

For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description, person specification and advert.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation

We reserve the right to close this application process early if sufficient suitable applications are received. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.