Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced and friendly Biomedical Scientist to join the Microbiology team at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
The successful applicant will be a suitably qualified and experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with post registration experience in Biomedical Science. You must possess a relevant professional qualification to degree level or equivalent, and hold a relevant MSc or equivalent.
As a Senior Specialist BMS, you will assist the Lead BMS and other senior grade staff in the management of the department's sections. You will manage and deploy staff within a section(s) of work assigned to you. You will be familiar with the application of Trust policies, e.g. health and safety, HR (personnel), and ensure that these policies are adhered to by yourself and the staff in your section. You may be required to deputise for the Lead BMS for Microbiology in their absence and take direct responsibility for the department. You will provide cover for other Senior Specialists within your department.
The department is an approved IBMS/HCPC training laboratory and continuous professional development is actively encouraged.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Specialist BMS, you are able to perform and understand the interpretation of a wide range of specialist laboratory tests, which are undertaken in the various sections of the Department. Routinely, you undertake the day-to-day management and supervision of a section(s) of work, or group of staff in the department.
You will perform a range of activities and provide highly specialist advice to clinicians and other service users. You will be responsible for delivering training to Specialist Diploma level within your area of expertise. You will lead a specialist section of the department and will ensure that all aspects of the technical performance of that area are of the highest standard. You will undertake equipment evaluation and activities which underpin the appropriate selection of methodologies and/or adaptation of procedures used in the department. You will drive service improvements and innovation within your specialist section of the department.
You will participate in the weekend, bank holiday and the out of hoursrotas.
About us
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital care for more than 500,000 people from Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. Pathology provides pathology services to the Trust and Shropshire County CCG, Telford and Wrekin CCG, Powys Teaching Health Board, Powys Healthcare Trust, and the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, amongst others.
The Trust
Our two Hospitals, The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford are just a 20 minute drive apart.
This is an exciting time to join the Shrewsbury & Telford NHS Trust which is undergoing a period of transformational change following £312m of NHSE capital investment. This will fund significant infrastructural development with a strong focus on improving patient safety and offering care closer to home which includes the provision of cancer care.
The Area
We are ideally located between the north and the south, making travelling around the UK extremely easy. As well as being only a short distance from major cities and busy transport links including Birmingham airport, our county also borders with beautiful north Wales which is abundant in outdoor activities, brilliant beaches, and thrilling scenery.
Please note, for vacancies that receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the post before the stated closing date, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or related subject
- Registered with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist
- MSc or equivalent in relevant discipline
- IBMS Specialist Diploma(s) or equivalent qualification in relevant discipline
- Evidence of relevant CPD
Desirable
- Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science
- Certificate of Expert Practice in Quality Management, Training, or Leadership and Management
- Higher Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience in laboratory setting in relevant discipline
- Experience of supervising junior grades of staff
- Evidence of rotation around different areas of Microbiology (e.g. Molecular, Serology, Bacteriology)
Desirable
- Familiar with current laboratory instrumentation
- Use of Quality Management IT system
Skill
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Able to train and mentor staff in relevant discipline
- Demonstrates ability to keep calm in difficult situations or discussing contentious issues
- Demonstrates ability to take ownership of issues including equipment faults, incidents and complex requests
Desirable
- Evidence of contributing to service improvement
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of laboratory Health & Safety
- Good working knowledge of Word and Excel
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, Quality Assurance & Laboratory accreditation
Desirable
- Knowledge of Pathology IT systems
- IOSH
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or related subject
- Registered with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist
- MSc or equivalent in relevant discipline
- IBMS Specialist Diploma(s) or equivalent qualification in relevant discipline
- Evidence of relevant CPD
Desirable
- Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science
- Certificate of Expert Practice in Quality Management, Training, or Leadership and Management
- Higher Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience in laboratory setting in relevant discipline
- Experience of supervising junior grades of staff
- Evidence of rotation around different areas of Microbiology (e.g. Molecular, Serology, Bacteriology)
Desirable
- Familiar with current laboratory instrumentation
- Use of Quality Management IT system
Skill
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Able to train and mentor staff in relevant discipline
- Demonstrates ability to keep calm in difficult situations or discussing contentious issues
- Demonstrates ability to take ownership of issues including equipment faults, incidents and complex requests
Desirable
- Evidence of contributing to service improvement
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of laboratory Health & Safety
- Good working knowledge of Word and Excel
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, Quality Assurance & Laboratory accreditation
Desirable
- Knowledge of Pathology IT systems
- IOSH
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).
