Job summary
The post holder will take the lead specialist training role in Blood Sciences to deliver expert training to Ministry of Defence (MoD) pre-specialist Biomedical Scientists. This training requirement is mapped to the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Military Biomedical Science (Military Diploma), a mandated qualification for Biomedical Scientists serving in the Armed Forces. In this role the post holder will work closely with Military Biomedical Scientists serving in the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force to ensure they acquire the knowledge and skills to deploy as part of a Field Hospital on global Operations.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the implementation, delivery and maintenance of the training and competency programme for Military Biomedical Scientists. In addition to Defence need, such initiatives are deemed necessary to achieve and maintain compliance with UKAS, relevant ISO, HTA and MHRA Blood Quality and Safety Regulations. This will span Haematology, Biochemistry, Blood Transfusion and Microbiology requiring exceptional cross-department collaboration.
The post holder is expected to provide leadership, advice and direction to both NHS and Military staff on matters relating to training and competency. They will also regularly engage and collaborate with senior Military Biomedical Scientists to develop current training strategies and implement new training initiatives.
The post holder will hold or be working towards a training qualification such as the IBMS Certificate of Expert Practice in Training.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to build your career at Frimley Health, one of the country's largest and most respected trusts
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. We have an ongoing commitment to improving the health and care services for the 900,000 people we serve across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.
We continue to invest in our services and facilities, including a £10 million upgrade to the hospital maternity unit as well as £49m major new Emergency Assessment Centre on our Wexham Park site. The opening of a brand new £100m state of the art hospital which replaced the existing hospital facility at Heatherwood and are planning to invest further in diagnostics and inpatient capacity at Frimley Park.
We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR - Epic - went live in June and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment.
Our threecore values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other.
If you have a passion for clinical excellence, patient care and your own career development, you'll feel at home at Frimley Health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support the Laboratory Manager, Training Manager and Military Training Manager to ensure full compliance with all statutory responsibilities for Military staff training, education, and competencies.
Provide leadership, advice and direction to Military staff on matters relating to training, education and development.
Develop a comprehensive and workable training and competency programme for Military staff working closely with Laboratory Manager, Training Manager and Military Training Manager across departments. To include departmental tutorials, educational lectures and workshops.
Produce a bespoke Military-NHS competency framework aligned to the Military Diploma in collaboration with the Military Training Manager.
Undertake duties as an IBMS external verifier and examiner to develop portfolio knowledge and gain exposure to alternative training strategies at external NHS Trusts.
To be conversant with the relevant Trust and Military policies and procedures concerning training.
Where relevant, schedule and monitor an internal audit programme for Military Biomedical Scientist training to comply with the self-inspection criteria of the accrediting bodies (UKAS, ISO, HTA, MHRA).
To safely handle, on a daily basis, use and dispose of biological samples such as blood, urine, faces, other body tissue and hazardous and/or radioactive chemicals.
Maintain core competencies on relevant cross discipline instrumentation to enable the post holder to train and assess staff on these pieces of equipment.
Perform numerous, specialised laboratory investigations using a wide range of highly complex automated instruments applicable to role.
Refer to job description for further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support the Laboratory Manager, Training Manager and Military Training Manager to ensure full compliance with all statutory responsibilities for Military staff training, education, and competencies.
Provide leadership, advice and direction to Military staff on matters relating to training, education and development.
Develop a comprehensive and workable training and competency programme for Military staff working closely with Laboratory Manager, Training Manager and Military Training Manager across departments. To include departmental tutorials, educational lectures and workshops.
Produce a bespoke Military-NHS competency framework aligned to the Military Diploma in collaboration with the Military Training Manager.
Undertake duties as an IBMS external verifier and examiner to develop portfolio knowledge and gain exposure to alternative training strategies at external NHS Trusts.
To be conversant with the relevant Trust and Military policies and procedures concerning training.
Where relevant, schedule and monitor an internal audit programme for Military Biomedical Scientist training to comply with the self-inspection criteria of the accrediting bodies (UKAS, ISO, HTA, MHRA).
To safely handle, on a daily basis, use and dispose of biological samples such as blood, urine, faces, other body tissue and hazardous and/or radioactive chemicals.
Maintain core competencies on relevant cross discipline instrumentation to enable the post holder to train and assess staff on these pieces of equipment.
Perform numerous, specialised laboratory investigations using a wide range of highly complex automated instruments applicable to role.
Refer to job description for further information
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise.
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Ability to manage time, own and others
- Advanced computer literacy and keyboard skills
Desirable
- Teaching and mentoring skills
- Managerial skills
Education Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC state registration
- Extensive professional knowledge gained either through MSc, FIBMS or at least 5 years experience in an appropriate biomedical laboratory post qualification
- Evidence of further education including CPD
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years experience in an appropriate specialised biomedical laboratory
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive professional knowledge of the appropriate discipline and clinical practise
- Extensive overall knowledge of analytical procedures
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise.
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Ability to manage time, own and others
- Advanced computer literacy and keyboard skills
Desirable
- Teaching and mentoring skills
- Managerial skills
Education Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC state registration
- Extensive professional knowledge gained either through MSc, FIBMS or at least 5 years experience in an appropriate biomedical laboratory post qualification
- Evidence of further education including CPD
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years experience in an appropriate specialised biomedical laboratory
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive professional knowledge of the appropriate discipline and clinical practise
- Extensive overall knowledge of analytical procedures
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).
