Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Biomedical Scientist

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Job summary

1 Permanent position and 1 Fixed Term Contract for 12 months available

Biomedical Scientists (BMSs) contribute to the diagnosis and treatment of patients by performing and interpreting a range of scientific procedures on biological specimens using highly complex equipment. This post operates throughout Haematology and Blood Transfusion, in conjunction with Registrant Biomedical Scientists and Biomedical Support Workers. Day to day supervision of these staff groups and a particular area of the laboratory is included in the job role. It covers core and out of hours sessions as part of the 24 hour service provided by the laboratory.

The post holder will have in depth experience of their discipline and be registered with the Health Care Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist. A level of knowledge, competency and performance commensurate with possession of a relevant IBMS Specialist Porfolio is required for this post.

Main duties of the job

To participate in the laboratory's quality management procedures, including EQA, IQC, using and maintaining QPulse
To participate in the investigation of root causes of process failures and incorrect results
To participate in the laboratory's internal audit program
To follow all health and safety policy and instructions provided in the laboratory

About us

Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.

Service We will put our patients firstTeamwork We will work togetherAmbition We will aspire to provide the best serviceRespect We will act with integrity

Date posted

15 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

249-5647018

Job locations

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure all duties are carried out in a safe and controlled manner
To be aware of health and safety issues pertinent to laboratory work
To use all personal protective equipment, as required by the laboratory health and safety procedures
To communicate test results by telephone, printed report, or electronic report
To communicate effectively with colleagues (laboratory and clinical) regarding test procedures or test data
To deal with external and internal telephone enquires
To be able to make decisions regarding the quality of specimens and validity of test data
To be able to follow laboratory procedures and policies
To be able to plan and organise the allocated workload effectively, including that of Registrant Biomedical Scientists and Biomedical Support Workers.

Please see the attached job description for full information

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure all duties are carried out in a safe and controlled manner
To be aware of health and safety issues pertinent to laboratory work
To use all personal protective equipment, as required by the laboratory health and safety procedures
To communicate test results by telephone, printed report, or electronic report
To communicate effectively with colleagues (laboratory and clinical) regarding test procedures or test data
To deal with external and internal telephone enquires
To be able to make decisions regarding the quality of specimens and validity of test data
To be able to follow laboratory procedures and policies
To be able to plan and organise the allocated workload effectively, including that of Registrant Biomedical Scientists and Biomedical Support Workers.

Please see the attached job description for full information

Person Specification

Education

Essential

HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent experience
Training in basic and specialist laboratory techniques

Desirable

Further training courses (e.g. analyser/subject specific)
Evidence of cross-disciplinary training and awareness
ECDL
Member of the IBMS or related professional bodies
Evidence of CPD

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a medical laboratory environment in discipline
Ability to carry out a wide range of tasks
Has acted autonomously as a Biomedical Scientist

Desirable

Previous experience of working in a Clinical Laboratory in discipline as lone worker

Knowledge

Essential

Good organisational skills
Well-developed trouble shooting and problem solving skills
Ability to prioritise workload

Desirable

Previous operational management, supervisory and or training experience

Person Specification

Education

Essential

HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent experience
Training in basic and specialist laboratory techniques

Desirable

Further training courses (e.g. analyser/subject specific)
Evidence of cross-disciplinary training and awareness
ECDL
Member of the IBMS or related professional bodies
Evidence of CPD

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a medical laboratory environment in discipline
Ability to carry out a wide range of tasks
Has acted autonomously as a Biomedical Scientist

Desirable

Previous experience of working in a Clinical Laboratory in discipline as lone worker

Knowledge

Essential

Good organisational skills
Well-developed trouble shooting and problem solving skills
Ability to prioritise workload

Desirable

Previous operational management, supervisory and or training experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

Employer's website

https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

Employer's website

https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)