Job summary
ONE DORSET PATHOLOGY - delivering 21st century Pathology services
The One Dorset Pathology service will bring together Dorset County Hospital, Poole Hospital and The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals to deliver a single, efficient and high-quality pathology service. It will provide clinicians, patients and carers with a consistent and high standard of service across the area and maximise efficiency in the use of resources. The new service is a formal collaboration and is included in one of the 29 national pathology networks known as the 'South 6' network that includes: Hampshire Hospitals, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, Salisbury and Southampton.
A new £25 million state of the art building is being built on the Wessex field site at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital and is scheduled to open in 2023. A new pathology computer system linking all the pathology laboratories in the county is now up and running and we have recently completed a major tender across the S6 Network to replace all of the analytical platforms.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a s Senior Biomedical Scientist to join the Clinical Biochemistry Department at University Hospitals Dorset. The successful applicant will be an active member in shaping the future of our service as we commission the new bespoke hub building on the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site. Applications to join our experienced team are welcomed from suitably qualified and experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists.
Main duties of the job
Biochemistry is an ISO15189:2012 accredited service that operates across both Poole and Bournemouth sites and is well supported by the UHD Quality Management team. The main chemistry analysers and pre-analytics are supplied by Roche with new units currently being installed at the hub building. Dorset has a unique community expertly provisioned for by our Proteins section with further analysers in use are from Sebia and BindingSite.
The successful applicant would be required to perform the analysis of blood and body fluids using specialised laboratory equipment and guide and lead those staff within their team. They are responsible for delegated tasks, involved in the day-to-day organisation and delivery of a 24-hour Biochemistry service that enables high standard and continuity of patient care. They are expected to maintain an up to date knowledge of developments in Biochemistry as part of their continuing professional development (CPD).
The successful applicant would be expected to act in a lead specialist role responsible for managing a team of Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners using expensive, complex equipment in order to deliver a medical laboratory service to achieve the objectives of the Trust and Directorate. They assist in the teaching and development of BMS staff and support workers.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth or Poole Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Reliable, enthusiastic and flexible
- Able to deal with problems in a calm and efficient manner
- Able to maintain concentration for prolonged periods of time
Other requirements specific to role
Essential
- Ability to relocate to area
- Ability and willingness to work across both laboratories within UHD
- Willing participation in the shift system
Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough specialist understanding of Biochemistry and its application in clinical practice and public health
- Knowledge of common IT software
- Able to perform technically advanced procedures
- Thorough knowledge of QA procedures
- Knowledge and understanding of laboratory health and safety procedures
- Good practical understanding of statistical analysis
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Understanding of working in a Blood Sciences or multi-disciplinary laboratory
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Ability to organise own workload and that of subordinate staff
- Proven training ability
- Ability to interpret diagnostic results and take appropriate action
- Ability to evaluate and appraise new methods and technologies
- Good keyboard skills
- Good troubleshooting skills.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years post HCPC Registration experience of working in a UKAS accredited Biochemistry laboratory
- Evidence of developing staff by teaching, training and delegation
- Experience of extensive engagement with a Quality Management System
Desirable
- Experience with Roche platforms and middleware
- Working experience of QPulse
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) BMS or equivalent
- HCPC State Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- MSc or Higher Specialist Diploma
Desirable
- Managerial course completion
- Member of the IBMS
Language requirement
Essential
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Reliable, enthusiastic and flexible
- Able to deal with problems in a calm and efficient manner
- Able to maintain concentration for prolonged periods of time
Other requirements specific to role
Essential
- Ability to relocate to area
- Ability and willingness to work across both laboratories within UHD
- Willing participation in the shift system
Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough specialist understanding of Biochemistry and its application in clinical practice and public health
- Knowledge of common IT software
- Able to perform technically advanced procedures
- Thorough knowledge of QA procedures
- Knowledge and understanding of laboratory health and safety procedures
- Good practical understanding of statistical analysis
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Understanding of working in a Blood Sciences or multi-disciplinary laboratory
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Ability to organise own workload and that of subordinate staff
- Proven training ability
- Ability to interpret diagnostic results and take appropriate action
- Ability to evaluate and appraise new methods and technologies
- Good keyboard skills
- Good troubleshooting skills.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years post HCPC Registration experience of working in a UKAS accredited Biochemistry laboratory
- Evidence of developing staff by teaching, training and delegation
- Experience of extensive engagement with a Quality Management System
Desirable
- Experience with Roche platforms and middleware
- Working experience of QPulse
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) BMS or equivalent
- HCPC State Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- MSc or Higher Specialist Diploma
Desirable
- Managerial course completion
- Member of the IBMS
Language requirement
Essential
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
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).
