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MISSION STATEMENTTo provide for all, the quality of service we expect for our families, andourselvesJobDescriptionPostBiomedical ScientistGradeBand 5/6 depending on experienceBMS staff employed at band 5 level are required tocomplete the IBMS Specialist Diploma within 3yrs ofstarting employment. Progression to band 6 will occuron completion of IBMS Specialist Diploma andsatisfactory attainment of competency levels as agreedwith the BMS Service ManagerAgenda for Change pay and terms and conditions will apply. Furtherinformation on Agenda for Change is available on NHS Employers websitewww.nhsemployee.org/PAYANDCONTRACTS/AGENDAFORCHANGE -Please note that there may be some local agreements in place for staffemployed within the HSC sector in Northern IrelandDepartmentPathology LaboratoryHaematology, Clinical Chemistry, MicrobiologyBaseLaboratories NHSCTReports toThe BMS 2 in technical charge of the department section to which they areassignedResponsible toThe departmental service Manager (s)Job SummaryTo participate in the provision of a laboratory service to the users of thelaboratory.Main responsibilities1. To assist in the day to day running of the laboratory section to whichthey are assigned.

2. To undertake any other general duties as required under the supervisionor as directed by senior laboratory staff.3. To rotate through each section of the laboratory as assigned.4. To understand and apply Quality Control procedures relevant to eachsection of the department.5. To implement statutory Health and Safety policies.6. To contribute to and participate in in-service training programmes in thelaboratory.7. To contribute to the provision of the departmental Near Patient Testingservice throughout NHSCT8. Responsible for accurate and timely reporting of a wide range of testsroutinely and out of hours.9. Responsible for accurate patient and result data entry in laboratory ITsystems, validation of results and storage of data.10. Follow department procedures for routine operational maintenance ofequipment and ensure maintenance logs are kept.11. To perform troubleshooting on equipment and liaise with suppliers andservice engineers when required.12. Participate in method and instrument evaluation as required bylaboratory management.13. To identify, act on or report any instance or event that will impact onservice delivery during routine or out of hours service.14. To contribute and participate in the departmental out of hour’s servicefollowing appropriate training and competency assessment.15. Must participate in the flexible working rotas as part of 37.5 hr weekincluding evenings, night and weekend work rotas asdirected by Service Manager.16. Participate in maintenance of a service to comply with CPA standards.17. Participate in audits as required by laboratory management.18. Adhere to Department stock control procedures.19. Use Trust wide and departmental computer technology in line with theTrust’s Information Management and Technology Strategy.20. To assist the section head in the supervision and training oftrainee/entry level BMS, MLA, HCA staff and students.21. Through his/her own actions ensure adherence to the Principles ofEquality and Human Rights Legislation.22. Ensure that the principle of Public Involvement is adhered to through

commitment to involving service users, their carers and the wider publicin all decision-making that affects them as individuals or as a communitythrough a range of consultation processes.23. All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records held,created or used as part of their business within the Trust includingpatient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paperbasedor electronic and also including emails. All such records arepublic records and are accessible to the general public, with limitedexceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, theEnvironmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Data ProtectionAct 1998. Employees are required to be conversant with the Trust’spolicy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if indoubt.General ResponsibilitiesEmployees of the Trust will be required to promote and support the missionand vision of the service for which they are responsible and:-• At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom theycome into contact in a courteous and respectful manner• Carry out their duties and responsibilities in a manner which assurespatient and client safety• Comply with all instructions in regard to Infection Prevention andControl• Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and theefficient completion of all tasks allocated to them• Comply with the Trust’s No Smoking Policy• Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with health andsafety policy and statutory regulations• Adhere to equal opportunities policy throughout the course of theiremployment• Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in service provision• Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct• All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records held,created or used as part of their business within the Trust includingpatient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paperbasedor electronic and also including emails. All such records arepublic records and are accessible to the general public, with limited

exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, theEnvironmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Data ProtectionAct 1998. Employees are required to be conversant with the Trust’s)policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if indoubt.Pay and Terms and ConditionsAgenda for Change pay and terms and conditions will apply. Furtherinformation on Agenda for Change is available on NHS Employers websitewww.nhsemployee.org/PAYANDCONTRACTS/AGENDAFORCHANGE -Please note that there may be some local agreements in place for staffemployed within the HSC sector in Northern IrelandSome important points are set out below:SalaryBand 5 - £21,388-£27,901 per annum pro rataBand 6 - £25,783-£34,530 per annum pro rataProgression to Band 6 will occur upon completion of IBMS SpecialistDiploma and satisfactory attainment of competency levels as agreedwith the BMS Service ManagerHours37.5 hours per week, exclusive of meal times.MedicalAppointment will be subject to a successful pre-employment healthassessment.Holidays27 days each year; 29days after 5 years’ service; 33 days after 10 years’service and 10 statutory and public holidays.PensionThe postholder can participate in the Health and Social Care PensionScheme.Probationary PeriodYou will serve a probationary period of normally six months.Waiting ListA waiting list may be compiled for any similar permanent/temporary ,full/parttime vacancies which may arise in Antrim/Causeway Laboratories within thenext 9 months. `

Pay ProtectionLegacy Trust Staff who apply for a promotion after 1 April 2011 should beaware that they will loose their legacy protection arrangements and will beentitled to pay protection in accordance with circular HSS (JNF)(1) 2011.This circular will also apply to legacy staff who are currently in receipt ofprotection and who move post on promotionClosing DateCompleted application forms should be returned to the Human ResourcesDepartment, Human Resources Department Bush House, 45 Bush Road,Antrim BT41 2QB on or before the closing date as stated in theadvertisement.Canvassing, either directly or indirectly, will be an absolutedisqualification.We will review this Job Description and it may include any other dutiesand responsibilities we determine in consultation with the jobholder. Wedo not intend it to be rigid and inflexible but rather to provide guidelineswithin which the jobholder works.April 2013

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONJOB TITLE AND BAND: Biomedical Scientist Band 5/6DEPARTMENT: LaboratoriesLOCATION:Antrim/Causeway HospitalsFactorQualifications andExperienceEssential Criteria/CompetenciesRequiredBand 6 applicantsHealth and Care ProfessionsCouncil (HCPC) RegisteredBiomedical Scientist with Specialistportfolio or 3 years post HCPCregistration experience in alaboratory discipline (Haematology,Clinical Chemistry or Microbiology)Band 5 applicantsHCPC registered BiomedicalScientistBand 5 Trainee applicantsDegree acceptable to HCPC/IBMSfor registration purposes as aBiomedical Scientist. BiomedicalScience final year studentsgraduating summer 2013 who havecompleted the IBMS certificate ofcompetence registration portfolio willalso be considered for interviewsMethod ofAssessmentOnly those applicantswho state clearly ontheir application formthat they have therequired level ofqualification/experiencewill be considered forinterview.Knowledge • Knowledge of job InterviewSkills and AptitudesSpecialCircumstances• Basic computer skills• Effective team worker• Effective communication skillsAcceptable attendance recordParticipation in flexible workingarrangements to cover thelaboratories 24/7 workingrequirements (conditioned hrs)InterviewApplicationform/InterviewApplicants please note:

Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set outabove, using the information given on the application form. You shouldtherefore address the requirements when completing the application form, asfailure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. Appointments aresubject to verification of appropriate qualifications.April 2013