Trainee Biomedical scientist post with Annex 21 – Chemistry (Band 5)

Applicants must hold IBMS accredited degree suitable for HCPC registration purposes to be eligible for this post.

Experience of working in an NHS Clinical Chemistry laboratory will be an advantage at shortlisting.

This role will be based at the Airedale General Hospital (AGH) laboratory site and the successful candidate will be employed directly by the NHS as an Airedale NHS Foundation Trust employee.

The department operates a 24/7 service utilising a continuous process pattern (CPP) shift system, which the successful candidate will be required to fully participate in following HCPC registration

The successful candidate will be required to work in all sections within the chemistry department. These areas include chemistry, immunology and serology/virology, in the automated and manual Clinical Chemistry laboratories. The department currently utilizes Beckman AU5800, DXI immunoassay, Vidas 3, Werfen Bioflash, Sebia Capillays and Sebia Hydrasys technology.

Candidates will need to be enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative. Good organisational and practical abilities supported by well-developed interpersonal/ communication skills and an ability to support individual and team working are also key to this role. All of these skills and attributes are in line with the Trust’s Right Care Behaviors.

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 further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gillian Day Job title: Section Manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01535 292909