Job summary
Exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join our dedicated team in a state-of-the-art department, delivering top-tier Blood Sciences services. This is a mix of permanent roles and one fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
Our departmental goals include establishing a comprehensive multidisciplinary Blood Sciences workforce at the Hinchingbrooke site and achieving full ISO15189:2022/UKAS accreditation.
This role provides a chance to be part of a welcoming and forward-thinking laboratory environment that prioritises excellent training and professional development. We actively encourage all staff to contribute to the ongoing enhancement of our services and their personal growth. As accredited training centers by the IBMS, all Pathology laboratories within NWAFT, including Hinchingbrooke, have a track record of supporting staff in achieving various qualifications to advance their careers and meet their development goals.
The ideal candidate will possess multidisciplinary expertise in Blood Sciences. However, individuals with specialised backgrounds in Haematology and Blood Transfusion are particularly encouraged to apply.
In-person interviews will be conducted, so applicants should apply only if they are available to attend the site for the interview.
Main duties of the job
- Collaborate closely with the Blood Sciences management team and Consultant Pathologists to deliver a quality-focused, cost-effective, and customer-centric service, encompassing routine Haematology, Biochemistry, and Blood Transfusion specialties.
- Practice as an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist (BMS) and contribute to the scientific advancement of the service, aligning with the professional experience of the role.
- Participate in training and development programs to ensure all staff are adequately skilled and progressed.
- Assist in realigning service provisions, working closely with Consultant Pathologists, Departmental Management teams, and the Blood Sciences Manager.
- Conduct test procedures, often of a complex nature, ensuring accurate recording and reporting of results.
- Engage fully in a multi-skilled 24/7 Blood Sciences rota after completing appropriate training and competency assessments.
- Act as a deputy for a Senior BMS when required, assuming responsibility for an additional role within the laboratory, such as supporting training, maintaining quality standards, ensuring health and safety compliance, or enhancing service provision.
About us
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited BSc honours degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent
- HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- IBMS Specialist portfolio or equivalent professional qualification
- Evidence of on-going CPD
Desirable
- Evidence of training/qualification in other areas related to Laboratory work e.g. NEBOSH, Certificate of Expert Practice
- Member of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
Experience
Essential
- Broad level of specialist experience in Haem / BT and or Biochem
- Competence and problem solving at a specialist level in an automated environment
- Experience of out of hours duties
- Familiarity with ISO15189 systems and standards.
Desirable
- Experience in a multi-skilled Blood Sciences environment (Haem, Transfusion, Biochemistry)
- Investigation of non-conformance through root cause analysis and corrective and preventative actions with awareness of risk management to patient and service
- Completion of high quality, specialist audits identifying nonconformances and supporting teams to develop remedial actions
- Experience within an IBMS registered NHS training laboratory
- Accustomed to a busy environment
- Awareness of current professional issues
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist level understanding of Quality Control and Basic Quality Management and audit Knowledge
- Good practical knowledge of health and safety issues including COSHH, fire regulations and risk assessments.
- Comprehensive specialist theory of Haem/BT and/or Biochemistry
- Knowledge and understanding of the data protection act
Desirable
- Knowledge of Winpath LIMS
Key Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Competent in a broad range of specialist haem / BT and or Biochemistry practical techniques
- Competent in the interpretation and technical validation of haem / BT and/or Biochemistry
- Able to complete specialist technical problem solving
- Ability to work to and develop SOPs with good attention to detail
- Good standard of written communication and ability to share complex information
- Supervisory / training skills
- Able to participate in nights and 7 day rota committments
- Ability to work efficiently to a high level of accuracy.
- Methodical, organised, and self-motivated.
- Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work to meet deadlines.
- Competency and specialist problem solving in an automated environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited BSc honours degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent
- HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- IBMS Specialist portfolio or equivalent professional qualification
- Evidence of on-going CPD
Desirable
- Evidence of training/qualification in other areas related to Laboratory work e.g. NEBOSH, Certificate of Expert Practice
- Member of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
Experience
Essential
- Broad level of specialist experience in Haem / BT and or Biochem
- Competence and problem solving at a specialist level in an automated environment
- Experience of out of hours duties
- Familiarity with ISO15189 systems and standards.
Desirable
- Experience in a multi-skilled Blood Sciences environment (Haem, Transfusion, Biochemistry)
- Investigation of non-conformance through root cause analysis and corrective and preventative actions with awareness of risk management to patient and service
- Completion of high quality, specialist audits identifying nonconformances and supporting teams to develop remedial actions
- Experience within an IBMS registered NHS training laboratory
- Accustomed to a busy environment
- Awareness of current professional issues
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist level understanding of Quality Control and Basic Quality Management and audit Knowledge
- Good practical knowledge of health and safety issues including COSHH, fire regulations and risk assessments.
- Comprehensive specialist theory of Haem/BT and/or Biochemistry
- Knowledge and understanding of the data protection act
Desirable
- Knowledge of Winpath LIMS
Key Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Competent in a broad range of specialist haem / BT and or Biochemistry practical techniques
- Competent in the interpretation and technical validation of haem / BT and/or Biochemistry
- Able to complete specialist technical problem solving
- Ability to work to and develop SOPs with good attention to detail
- Good standard of written communication and ability to share complex information
- Supervisory / training skills
- Able to participate in nights and 7 day rota committments
- Ability to work efficiently to a high level of accuracy.
- Methodical, organised, and self-motivated.
- Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work to meet deadlines.
- Competency and specialist problem solving in an automated environment
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).
