Job summary
Join Our Team as an Advanced Biomedical Scientist!
Are you passionate about advancing laboratory science and ensuring the highest standards in clinical diagnostics? If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Advanced Biomedical Scientist at UK NEQAS for Leucocyte Immunophenotyping.
Your Role: As an Advanced Biomedical Scientist, you will play a crucial role in our mission. You will be responsible for leading specific EQA programmes and providing technical support to participating laboratories, contribute to innovative research projects, and assist in the development of new diagnostic techniques, presenting data at national and international meetings.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Contribute to a globally recognised program that ensures the accuracy and reliability of diagnostic tests, directly impacting patient care.
- Professional Growth: Engage in cutting-edge research, collaborate with leading experts, and take advantage of extensive professional development opportunities.
- Dynamic Environment: Work with state-of-the-art technologies, within a supportive and multidisciplinary team.
- Career Progression: Benefit from the opportunity the become a key opinion leader within a pioneering and prestigious organization.
Main duties of the job
The Advanced Biomedical Scientist role at UK NEQAS for Leucocyte Immunophenotyping involves a range of critical responsibilities. The candidate will select and prepare materials for External Quality Assessment (EQA) surveys, test and distribute these materials, and process data returns. They will prepare and distribute results and reports for EQA exercises and provide technical support to participating laboratories. Additionally, the candidate will engage in research and development projects, assist in maintaining and developing the UK NEQAS LI EQA software, and contribute to training and competency monitoring within the department.
To excel in this role, candidates should have a strong background in flow cytometry. Essential skills include excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and the capacity to handle complex data. Strong communication skills are necessary to provide technical support and training to national and international laboratories. Familiarity with accreditation standards, such as ISO 17043 or ISO 15189.
This position requires someone who is committed to maintaining high standards of quality and safety, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities efficiently. A proactive approach to professional development and continuous learning is also crucial to keep up with advancements in the field.
About us
SYB Pathology is a partnership between the five Acute Trusts within the ICS footprint, hosted by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. By coming together as a single service SYB Pathology will ensure all patients and clinicians across the ICS footprint receive equitable access to high quality, innovative pathology services, providing the best clinical outcomes. The partnership will ensure SYBP improves health outcomes, drives research and innovation, delivers efficiencies and ensures a sustainable workforce, providing job satisfaction and career progression opportunities for all staff. UK NEQAS LI provides EQA to over 2500 laboratories worldwide from over 50 countries. The aims of the department are primarily educational, promoting standardisation of both UK and international clinical laboratories undertaking flow cytometric Immunophenotyping and molecular haemato-oncology. It has close links with the Department of Haematology at the Sheffield Royal Hallamshire Hospital and the University of Sheffield, as well as international collaboration with organisations such as the NIH in Bethesda, USA, the National Measurement Laboratory, National Institute of Biological Standards and Controls, European LeukaemiaNet, International Society of Laboratory Haematology and the World Health Organisation. The department also works closely with the pharma companies and IVD manufacturers relevant to the fields in which we operate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent subject
- MSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
- A current and valid Biomedical Scientist registration certificate issued by the UK health and care professions council (HCPC)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical healthcare science laboratory experience accredited to ISO 15189, or experience of working in an ISO 17043 accredited EQA service
Skills
Essential
- High level of technical and analytical skill including trouble shooting with complex systems including IT
- Broad practical, analytical and/or theoretical knowledge of flow cytometry
- Knowledge of ISO 15189 and/or 17043 systems
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Desirable
- Knowledge of molecular genetics
- Previous work for an EQA programme
- Specialist knowledge (either technical or scientific/clinical) in haemato-oncology and/or primary/secondary immunodeficiency disorders
- Ability to supervise a service, or small groups of services, and meet tight deadlines where results may have an impact upon the delivery of a quality clinical service
- Ability to manage technical staff in relation to clinical service
- Ability to deliver training
Other
Essential
- Excellent team player and independent worker. Able to deal with confidential information
- Excellent organisational skills including meticulous record keeping
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent subject
- MSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
- A current and valid Biomedical Scientist registration certificate issued by the UK health and care professions council (HCPC)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical healthcare science laboratory experience accredited to ISO 15189, or experience of working in an ISO 17043 accredited EQA service
Skills
Essential
- High level of technical and analytical skill including trouble shooting with complex systems including IT
- Broad practical, analytical and/or theoretical knowledge of flow cytometry
- Knowledge of ISO 15189 and/or 17043 systems
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Desirable
- Knowledge of molecular genetics
- Previous work for an EQA programme
- Specialist knowledge (either technical or scientific/clinical) in haemato-oncology and/or primary/secondary immunodeficiency disorders
- Ability to supervise a service, or small groups of services, and meet tight deadlines where results may have an impact upon the delivery of a quality clinical service
- Ability to manage technical staff in relation to clinical service
- Ability to deliver training
Other
Essential
- Excellent team player and independent worker. Able to deal with confidential information
- Excellent organisational skills including meticulous record keeping
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).
