Job summary
The Directorate of Laboratory Medicine at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital provides a large range of Blood Sciences services comprising Clinical Biochemistry, Hematology and Transfusion, Immunology and Toxicology. The department provides a range of analysis of blood, body fluids and tissues for the Hospital inpatient and out-patient population, local GP's and other neighbouring Trusts.
We have exciting opportunities for HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists who have experience of working as independent practitioners with skills in Clinical Biochemistry and who are able to perform a range of analyses in Automation and Specimen Reception Services.
We will also welcome applications from graduates who have completed an IBMS accredited biomedical sciences degree and started their registration portfolio (Please refer to attached job descriptions).
The post will be based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. The Laboratory provides a wide range of tests for both in-patient and out-patient, all of Norfolk's GP's and other neighbouring Trusts. To aid with our very high workload in the Automated Clinical Biochemistry, the department just recently updated the analysers with Abbott Alinity with 3600 Accelerator 3600 as the track system.
The post will be based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and there is an expectation that the post holder will participate in the delivery of a 24/7 laboratory service.
Main duties of the job
As post holder, following training you will:
1. Run daily test procedures on all methodologies to include calibration and quality control testing and to sign off as fit for clinical use
2. Be responsible for processing both urgent and routine work to maintain routine turnaround times in line with Trust and Service policies
3. Fault find equipment and analyzer function after formal in-house training
4. Explain results and reassure the users that the information is correct after seeking advice when results do not agree with clinical presentation
5. Be responsible for inputting and amending patient data and results, which includes other colleagues work
6. Assist in the education and training of Medical staff, Clinical Scientists, other Biomedical Scientists, Trainee Biomedical Scientists, MLA's and visiting students as required within their specialized area
7. Demonstrate on-going competence to practice by attending courses, lectures, mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and other training activities.
8. Work towards completion of IBMS specialist portfolio in Clinical Biochemistry.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
- Communicates complex service related test information to managers, Consultants, Nurses, other health care colleagues, patients and patient carers.
- Answers telephone inquiries from pathology users, patients and patient carers about test results and provide information that is complex concerning methodologies and service requirements, seeking advice as required.
- Assists in explaining results and reassures the users that the information is correct after seeking advice when results do not agree with clinical presentation.
- Manages own work on a daily basis in specialised services. Responsible for processing both urgent and routine work to maintain routine turnaround times in line with Trust and Service polices.
- Maintains as part of a team, complex specialist analytical equipment on a daily basis and assess fitness for clinical use referring to senior staff as appropriate.
- Responsible for the efficient use of expensive tests and high value analysers.
- Able to run daily test procedures on all methodologies to include calibration and quality control testing and refer to senior staff to sign off as fit for clinical use.
- Follows policies in specialised areas and propose changes that will improve and develop the service for users inside and outside the Trust.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
- Communicates complex service related test information to managers, Consultants, Nurses, other health care colleagues, patients and patient carers.
- Answers telephone inquiries from pathology users, patients and patient carers about test results and provide information that is complex concerning methodologies and service requirements, seeking advice as required.
- Assists in explaining results and reassures the users that the information is correct after seeking advice when results do not agree with clinical presentation.
- Manages own work on a daily basis in specialised services. Responsible for processing both urgent and routine work to maintain routine turnaround times in line with Trust and Service polices.
- Maintains as part of a team, complex specialist analytical equipment on a daily basis and assess fitness for clinical use referring to senior staff as appropriate.
- Responsible for the efficient use of expensive tests and high value analysers.
- Able to run daily test procedures on all methodologies to include calibration and quality control testing and refer to senior staff to sign off as fit for clinical use.
- Follows policies in specialised areas and propose changes that will improve and develop the service for users inside and outside the Trust.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
- State registration with Health Professions Council (HPC)
Desirable
- Competent in Blood Sciences services (Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion) to the level required for Band 5 staff. To be achieved within 6-12 months of starting post
Skills
Essential
- Understands basic clinical analyser performance evaluation to include complex instrumentation
- Has a working knowledge of the assays performed within their service
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Desirable
- Has a working knowledge of relevant legislation and its application to the Directorate of Laboratory Medicine/Cellular Pathology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
- State registration with Health Professions Council (HPC)
Desirable
- Competent in Blood Sciences services (Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion) to the level required for Band 5 staff. To be achieved within 6-12 months of starting post
Skills
Essential
- Understands basic clinical analyser performance evaluation to include complex instrumentation
- Has a working knowledge of the assays performed within their service
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Desirable
- Has a working knowledge of relevant legislation and its application to the Directorate of Laboratory Medicine/Cellular Pathology
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).
