Job summary
We are inviting applications
from experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic HCPC registered candidates to join
our friendly and hardworking team in Biochemistry.
Candidates should be able to
demonstrate experience of working in a modern, fully automated, NHS clinical biochemistry
laboratory at B5 level. You will be able to evidence the ability to work
unsupervised and take a lead role in the absence of the senior BMS staff,
implementing specialist knowledge from your previous experience.
Main duties of the job
Initial training will be provided by the team, once fully trained, you should be capable of working independently and candidates will be required to participate in the 24/7 shift system once appropriate competencies have been completed.
About us
The Trust is committed to driving excellence in care for our patients and communities and was rated good by the Care Quality Commission report published 2020 and became a University Hospital. We are ranked as the third in the country for research; embedding education and training across the organisation and we continuously strive to achieve our core values which are at the heart of everything we do. The Trusts main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, starting life as a military hospital over a century ago and now one of the largest hospitals on the south coast and you may have seen us on the TV series Nurses on the Ward. The Trust provides comprehensive secondary care and specialist services to a local population of 675,000 people across South East Hampshire. The Trust employs over 8,000 staff and are #ProudtobePHU; our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because its the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for providing outstanding care and support for patients, colleagues and our community you will find a home at PHU. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in
terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender
identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans
status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Specialist Biomedical Scientist is to carry out investigations on samples of tissue and body fluids to aid in the diagnosis of disease and monitor the treatment of patients by:
1. Assisting in the provision of reliable and accurate analytical data for the Trust, in accordance with relevant regulatory standards and requirements (including ISO 15189 and MHRA).
2. To work as part of a team of Biomedical Scientists to deliver, within budget, a patient-orientated medical laboratory service to contribute to efficient and effective care.
3. To demonstrate an exemplary standard of work at all times; including the supervision, training and guidance of laboratory staff as required.
4. To deputise for Senior Biomedical Scientists as required
5. To provide specialist advice to clinicians as to the appropriateness of tests and timescales.
6. To assist in the ongoing achievement of departmental quality standards.
7. To have attained specialist knowledge in Biochemistry, Immunology, Haematology or Blood Transfusion through a minimum of two years experience as a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist working in that discipline.
8. To participate in the agreed working patterns of the department to provide a safe and effective service as appropriate for specialist role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Specialist Biomedical Scientist is to carry out investigations on samples of tissue and body fluids to aid in the diagnosis of disease and monitor the treatment of patients by:
1. Assisting in the provision of reliable and accurate analytical data for the Trust, in accordance with relevant regulatory standards and requirements (including ISO 15189 and MHRA).
2. To work as part of a team of Biomedical Scientists to deliver, within budget, a patient-orientated medical laboratory service to contribute to efficient and effective care.
3. To demonstrate an exemplary standard of work at all times; including the supervision, training and guidance of laboratory staff as required.
4. To deputise for Senior Biomedical Scientists as required
5. To provide specialist advice to clinicians as to the appropriateness of tests and timescales.
6. To assist in the ongoing achievement of departmental quality standards.
7. To have attained specialist knowledge in Biochemistry, Immunology, Haematology or Blood Transfusion through a minimum of two years experience as a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist working in that discipline.
8. To participate in the agreed working patterns of the department to provide a safe and effective service as appropriate for specialist role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Biomedical Sciences.
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist
- ALL Appropriate Work based competence have been assessed and is within an appropriate time frame.
- Be able to demonstrate a broad level of postgraduate specialist knowledge and practical experience.
- Examples of how this can be demonstrated are:
- Possession of an Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Specialist Portfolio
- Relevant MSc Modules
- Other post graduate courses
- BBTS Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science practice
- Quality Management. Evidence of continuing professional development to include a range of activities demonstrating appropriate behaviours, skills and knowledge.
Desirable
- Evidence of supervisory experience
- Evidence of training and developing staff experience
- Evidence of contribution to service improvement
- Evidence of leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Ability to use highly complex automated equipment and associated computer
- software systems
- Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy and hand to eye coordination in
- repetitive manual techniques
- Ability to work in a timely methodical and organised manner
- Ability to undertake the technical validation of results
- The ability to work using own initiative and without supervision
- The ability to supervise and train laboratory staff effectively
- Knowledge to undertake the accurate interpretation of diagnostic laboratory results
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and procedures within a clinical
- laboratory
- An understanding of laboratory Quality Management Systems
- An understanding of IQC and EQA
Desirable
- Can use Microsoft Word and Excel
- Practical knowledge of departmental equipment and method
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Biomedical Sciences.
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist
- ALL Appropriate Work based competence have been assessed and is within an appropriate time frame.
- Be able to demonstrate a broad level of postgraduate specialist knowledge and practical experience.
- Examples of how this can be demonstrated are:
- Possession of an Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Specialist Portfolio
- Relevant MSc Modules
- Other post graduate courses
- BBTS Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science practice
- Quality Management. Evidence of continuing professional development to include a range of activities demonstrating appropriate behaviours, skills and knowledge.
Desirable
- Evidence of supervisory experience
- Evidence of training and developing staff experience
- Evidence of contribution to service improvement
- Evidence of leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Ability to use highly complex automated equipment and associated computer
- software systems
- Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy and hand to eye coordination in
- repetitive manual techniques
- Ability to work in a timely methodical and organised manner
- Ability to undertake the technical validation of results
- The ability to work using own initiative and without supervision
- The ability to supervise and train laboratory staff effectively
- Knowledge to undertake the accurate interpretation of diagnostic laboratory results
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and procedures within a clinical
- laboratory
- An understanding of laboratory Quality Management Systems
- An understanding of IQC and EQA
Desirable
- Can use Microsoft Word and Excel
- Practical knowledge of departmental equipment and method
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).
