Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a large teaching hospital. There are automation laboratories across all four hospital sites (Heartlands, Good Hope, Solihull and Queen Elizabeth hospitals), with the automation laboratories at QE and Heartlands sites being large, state of the art laboratories fitted with Abbott pre-analytics, Abbott Alinity platforms and tracks. The post holder will be required to primarily work in our automated laboratories on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Heartlands Hospital sites and will also be expected to contribute to the clinical support activities of the department in the cross-site duty biochemist rota, once state registered.
We have a fabulous reputation for training and exam successes and R&D opportunities are always available.
Main duties of the job
The post holder performs a range of highly specialist, advanced clinical and scientific duties with specific responsibility for automation and external quality assurance (EQA). This included the provision of highly specialist, expert advice to a wide range of other healthcare professional. The post holder is also responsible for training to own and other professions.
The post holder is responsible for the clinical interpretation and authorisation of clinical biochemistry diagnostic and monitoring results, liaising with clinical teams as necessary to advise on patient care pathways, result interpretation, repeat testing and additional investigations that may be required.
The post holder is required to contribute to the development and provision of a range of laboratory services including specialist investigations within the automation section of the department.
The post holder is required to contribute to the management of EQA for the Automation section.
The post holder is expected to support the department to maintain good performance in external quality assessment, compliance with laboratory accreditation standards and Trust clinical governance.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *1st class or 2:1 honors degree in biochemistry, chemistry or a closely related science
- *State registration with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- *Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines
- *FRC Path Part 1
Desirable
- *MSc in Clinical Biochemistry or equivalent
- *PhD in a relevant area of science
- *FRC Path by examination
Experience
Essential
- *Substantial experience as a clinical scientist in a large laboratory covering an extensive range of tests
- *Previous experience in audit, research and development, method/equipment appraisal and evaluation, management of a specialist or routine service
- *Evidence of continuous professional development and discipline specific proficiency for maintenance of HCPC registration
- *An advanced, specialist knowledge of clinical biochemistry and laboratory medicine
- *An advanced knowledge of automation techniques
- *Awareness of the political and cultural aspects of the NHS
- *Awareness of clinical governance and risk management
- *Awareness of laboratory health and safety
- *Awareness an experience of laboratory accreditation standards
Desirable
- *Experience of managing staff and resources
- *Previous experience of managing EQA in a large department
- *An advanced knowledge of EQA
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Punctual and reliable
- *A good team player
- *Respectful of all grades of staff
- *Ability to work Saturday mornings and bank holidays as part of a rota
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *1st class or 2:1 honors degree in biochemistry, chemistry or a closely related science
- *State registration with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- *Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines
- *FRC Path Part 1
Desirable
- *MSc in Clinical Biochemistry or equivalent
- *PhD in a relevant area of science
- *FRC Path by examination
Experience
Essential
- *Substantial experience as a clinical scientist in a large laboratory covering an extensive range of tests
- *Previous experience in audit, research and development, method/equipment appraisal and evaluation, management of a specialist or routine service
- *Evidence of continuous professional development and discipline specific proficiency for maintenance of HCPC registration
- *An advanced, specialist knowledge of clinical biochemistry and laboratory medicine
- *An advanced knowledge of automation techniques
- *Awareness of the political and cultural aspects of the NHS
- *Awareness of clinical governance and risk management
- *Awareness of laboratory health and safety
- *Awareness an experience of laboratory accreditation standards
Desirable
- *Experience of managing staff and resources
- *Previous experience of managing EQA in a large department
- *An advanced knowledge of EQA
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Punctual and reliable
- *A good team player
- *Respectful of all grades of staff
- *Ability to work Saturday mornings and bank holidays as part of a rota
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
