Band 5 Biomedical Scientists - Andrology

Job summary

UHB Cellular Pathology houses several sub-specialities including Histopathology, Cytopathology, Electron Microscopy, a muscle biopsy service, a specialist Bone and Soft Tissue Tumour service, Andrology service, as well as a post-mortem suite, and mortuary.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with an interest and experience in Andrology. We are looking for a keen and driven university graduate who holds the HCPC registration portfolio or is nearing completion of the IBMS generic portfolio and subsequent registration with the HCPC.

The post holder will be based in the Andrology Department at Good Hope Hospital within Cellular Pathology, University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. This is a full-time vacancy of 37.5 hours per week between Monday and Friday.

It is essential you have a BSc (Hons) degree in Biomedical Science or IBMS accredited equivalent with demonstrable Andrology experience. Applications from non-HCPC registered candidates are encouraged; however significant demonstratable Andrology experience would be essential, and relevant training will be provided. For non-HCPC-registered applicants, annexe 21 will apply under Agenda for Change. Successful candidates would need to sign a learning contract and be expected to complete the IBMS Generic portfolio within an agreed timescale.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join the Andrology Department at Good Hope Hospital, undertaking all aspects of diagnostic semen analysis for fertility investigations and post-vasectomy testing, as well as urine analysis for retrograde ejaculation investigations. The post holder will be responsible for the manual microscopic analysis and accurate reporting of patient results, requiring a high level of attention to detail. The role is patient-facing in a clinic setting and requires excellent communication skills with a sensitive, compassionate and professional approach.

As a pre-specialist biomedical scientist, the post holder will be following standard operating procedures and support the implementation of improved or best practice. All work will be in keeping with the laboratory quality management system. This will include the effective use of laboratory procedural and other records, maintenance of assets/analysers, and supporting with the resolution of corrective and preventative actions.

Additional questions to be answered in the Supporting Evidence of your application:

1.What experience do you have of working in a patient facing role?

2.How would you approach a situation in which a patient is distressed or displaying challenging behaviour?

3.Please describe your experience of working an Andrology laboratory, including any relevant scientific techniques or diagnostic testing performed.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.