Job summary
Practices as a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist in Biochemistry and Immunology and highly specialised Neurobiochemistry and Neuroimmunology technical activities. To be responsible for the functioning of the rostered section of the Neurobiochemistry / Neuroimmunology Laboratory. Neurobiochemistry and Neuroimmunology comprise standard biochemistry and immunological techniques as well as highly specialist ones, which are often very complex requiring high specialist skills. Some of these techniques have been developed in house and in some cases we act as a national or international reference centre. The post holder will provide day to day supervision of Neurobiochemistry Biobank within the Liverpool Neuroscience Biobank at the Walton Centre (LNBW), participating in practical aspects as required.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the delivery of service for the rostered section within the Neurobiochemistry / Neuroimmunology department which, includes routine biochemical analysis and immunochemical assay, protein separation, drug analysis, basic and highly specialist spectrophotometric, immunoelectrophoresis and neuroimmunological techniques.
About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc, HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- Working towards MSc/FIBMS
Desirable
Knowedge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of extensive clinical laboratory post registration experience in biochemistry or immunology
- Ability to perform specialist biochemistry or immunology techniques.
- Awareness of health and safety procedures.
Desirable
- Experience in Neurobiochemistry.
- Ability to perform risk assessments.
- Experience in handling hazardous materials; infective, radioactive and potentially carcinogenic.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work independently or as a team member and communicate with others.
- Good Organisational & Technical skills.
- Manual Dexterity
- Time keeping
- Evidence of in house training of staff.
- Evidence of ability to follow QC/QA protocols.
- Basic IT skills.
- Use of Pathology computer systems and databases.
Desirable
- Use of Quality Management Systems
Continuing Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of CPD activities in Biochemistry or Immunology.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc, HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- Working towards MSc/FIBMS
Desirable
Knowedge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of extensive clinical laboratory post registration experience in biochemistry or immunology
- Ability to perform specialist biochemistry or immunology techniques.
- Awareness of health and safety procedures.
Desirable
- Experience in Neurobiochemistry.
- Ability to perform risk assessments.
- Experience in handling hazardous materials; infective, radioactive and potentially carcinogenic.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work independently or as a team member and communicate with others.
- Good Organisational & Technical skills.
- Manual Dexterity
- Time keeping
- Evidence of in house training of staff.
- Evidence of ability to follow QC/QA protocols.
- Basic IT skills.
- Use of Pathology computer systems and databases.
Desirable
- Use of Quality Management Systems
Continuing Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of CPD activities in Biochemistry or Immunology.
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).
