Job summary
Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Band 7 - Full Time - Permanent
Applications are invited from HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientists with the relevant Biochemistry experience and qualifications to join our busy Blood Science department.
Tameside General Hospitalis situated eight miles to the east of Manchester and serves a population of approximately 250,000. The hospital is situated for both easy access to both central Manchester and the Peak District.
We are looking for a keen, enthusiastic and suitably qualified individual to join our small but friendly team. We are a fully computerised laboratory with electronic links to the wards and local GPs. The Blood Sciences Department is well equipped with 2 x Beckman DxH 800 (Haematology), 2 x Werfen ACL TOP 350, 2 x Ortho Vision (Transfusion), 1 x Beckman Automate (pre-analytics), 2 x Beckman AU5800 (Biochemistry), 2 x Beckman DxI 800 (Immunoassay), Tosoh G11 (HbA1c/ HbV) and Sebia Hydrasys (Electrophoresis).
We are UKAS accredited and a HCPC accredited training laboratory.
Applicants will be expected to participate in our 9 week continuous shift pattern which provides the 24 hour service required for each department.
Main duties of the job
To supervise the technical and scientific operations of the Biochemistry service on a day to day basis enabling the provision of a high-quality Pathology service to Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, the ICBs and individual GP practices.
To be an active member of the Biochemistry Supervisory Team
To work as a Biomedical Scientist in Biochemistry as part of the out of hours 24/7 shift rota (currently 1:9)
To carry out analyses on blood, body fluids, tissues and cells to determine the presence or absence of disease; this enables diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring of the effectiveness of treatment.
Highly skilled in the use of the latest biomedical techniques, utilising expensive and complex instrumentation alongside more traditional manual methods of investigation requiring considerable dexterity and hand eye co-ordination.
Good problem solver and as a team leader will be required to be a good communicator to ensure effective continuity of the service.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of quality services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate & these are:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ people & Disabled people.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake manual and automated laboratory investigations by preparing, examining and reporting on the analysis of specimens.
- To ensure the standard operating procedures (SOPs) are in place, up to date and adhered to.
- To ensure that equipment is used in accordance with departmental policies and suppliers instructions.
- To undertake maintenance procedures and maintain maintenance records.
- To prepare reagents required for laboratory investigations.
- To measure and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.
- To carry out troubleshooting and corrective action and inform senior staff when the quality control procedures indicate loss of performance.
- To enter results into the Laboratory Information Management System and check information input by other laboratory staff.
- To undertake technical validation of results.
- To use interpretive skills to determine the clinical significance of results of laboratory tests and take appropriate actions.
- To carry out method and laboratory instrument evaluation, conduct statistical analysis of data and produce verification reports.
- To perform External Quality Control.
- To deal with queries regarding results, tests samples & sample handling.
- To keep the workplace and work benches clean and tidy.
- To lead on the supervision, training, development and competence assessment of, and act as mentor to, other staff.
- To contribute towards clinical audits, trials and research projects.
- To be aware of the POCT devices in the Trust and the escalation processes for POCT enquiries and issues.
- To play a lead role within the Biochemistry Department
- To supervise the day to day running of the department, allocating and prioritising workload and resources, to ensure each section runs as efficiently as possible.
- To supervise staff and maintain the skill mix and staffing levels appropriate to the needs of the sections within the department on a day to day basis.
- To compile and manage rotas and day-to-day staffing in the department and record clearly and accurately on the Trust electronic rostering system.
- To take appropriate action should the quality assurance systems be outside acceptable limits.
- To ensure the validation and reporting of results is carried out in a timely manner.
- To ensure staff deal with abnormal, problem and critical results promptly, deciding what action needs to be taken regarding checking the validity of results and informing clinicians and/or Consultant staff.
- To ensure that outstanding work lists are actioned and that analysis and reporting of results is carried out in a timely fashion.
- To ensure External Quality Control in completed and submitted in a timely manner. To monitor EQA performance, compile reports and summaries regarding performance and action any instances of poor performance.
- To ensure stocks of reagents and consumables are maintained at satisfactory levels.
- To communicate any relevant information to laboratory colleagues and to inform effectively at hand over.
- To organise and actively participate in team meetings.
- To participate in the Annual Management Review.
- To maintain the integrity and accuracy of laboratory databases.
- To undertake audits and management of non-conformances.
- To carry out Personal Development Reviews for more junior members of staff.
- To be involved in Sickness Management in the department.
- To deputise for the Blood Sciences Manager as a named individual when required.
- To liaise with company contacts and engineers to organise instrument servicing and repair.
- To maintain departmental records and logs in accordance with ISO 15189 Standards.
- To maintain an awareness of developments and provide suggestions for implementation as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake manual and automated laboratory investigations by preparing, examining and reporting on the analysis of specimens.
- To ensure the standard operating procedures (SOPs) are in place, up to date and adhered to.
- To ensure that equipment is used in accordance with departmental policies and suppliers instructions.
- To undertake maintenance procedures and maintain maintenance records.
- To prepare reagents required for laboratory investigations.
- To measure and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.
- To carry out troubleshooting and corrective action and inform senior staff when the quality control procedures indicate loss of performance.
- To enter results into the Laboratory Information Management System and check information input by other laboratory staff.
- To undertake technical validation of results.
- To use interpretive skills to determine the clinical significance of results of laboratory tests and take appropriate actions.
- To carry out method and laboratory instrument evaluation, conduct statistical analysis of data and produce verification reports.
- To perform External Quality Control.
- To deal with queries regarding results, tests samples & sample handling.
- To keep the workplace and work benches clean and tidy.
- To lead on the supervision, training, development and competence assessment of, and act as mentor to, other staff.
- To contribute towards clinical audits, trials and research projects.
- To be aware of the POCT devices in the Trust and the escalation processes for POCT enquiries and issues.
- To play a lead role within the Biochemistry Department
- To supervise the day to day running of the department, allocating and prioritising workload and resources, to ensure each section runs as efficiently as possible.
- To supervise staff and maintain the skill mix and staffing levels appropriate to the needs of the sections within the department on a day to day basis.
- To compile and manage rotas and day-to-day staffing in the department and record clearly and accurately on the Trust electronic rostering system.
- To take appropriate action should the quality assurance systems be outside acceptable limits.
- To ensure the validation and reporting of results is carried out in a timely manner.
- To ensure staff deal with abnormal, problem and critical results promptly, deciding what action needs to be taken regarding checking the validity of results and informing clinicians and/or Consultant staff.
- To ensure that outstanding work lists are actioned and that analysis and reporting of results is carried out in a timely fashion.
- To ensure External Quality Control in completed and submitted in a timely manner. To monitor EQA performance, compile reports and summaries regarding performance and action any instances of poor performance.
- To ensure stocks of reagents and consumables are maintained at satisfactory levels.
- To communicate any relevant information to laboratory colleagues and to inform effectively at hand over.
- To organise and actively participate in team meetings.
- To participate in the Annual Management Review.
- To maintain the integrity and accuracy of laboratory databases.
- To undertake audits and management of non-conformances.
- To carry out Personal Development Reviews for more junior members of staff.
- To be involved in Sickness Management in the department.
- To deputise for the Blood Sciences Manager as a named individual when required.
- To liaise with company contacts and engineers to organise instrument servicing and repair.
- To maintain departmental records and logs in accordance with ISO 15189 Standards.
- To maintain an awareness of developments and provide suggestions for implementation as appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science or an MSc in the relevant Biomedical Science subject (i.e. Biochemistry) or an equivalent specialist or higher qualification from a standard body such as NHSBT or IBMS, or equivalent experience as determined by CV.
- Experience as a registered Biomedical Scientist or higher as determined via CV and Interview/Presentation
- Working knowledge of laboratory information and management computer systems and standard IT packages e.g. word processing and spread sheets.
- Problem solving & performing audit.
- Exhibit competency to work alone out of core hours
Desirable
- Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Evidence of CPD
- Ability to work within all areas of the department
- Knowledge of theoretical and practical laboratory procedures
- Ability to lead on quality control procedures
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
- Possess developed technical skills
- Must be able to organise own workload and that of subordinate staff
Desirable
- Experience of presentations
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science or an MSc in the relevant Biomedical Science subject (i.e. Biochemistry) or an equivalent specialist or higher qualification from a standard body such as NHSBT or IBMS, or equivalent experience as determined by CV.
- Experience as a registered Biomedical Scientist or higher as determined via CV and Interview/Presentation
- Working knowledge of laboratory information and management computer systems and standard IT packages e.g. word processing and spread sheets.
- Problem solving & performing audit.
- Exhibit competency to work alone out of core hours
Desirable
- Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Evidence of CPD
- Ability to work within all areas of the department
- Knowledge of theoretical and practical laboratory procedures
- Ability to lead on quality control procedures
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
- Possess developed technical skills
- Must be able to organise own workload and that of subordinate staff
Desirable
- Experience of presentations
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).
