Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Clinical Biochemistry within the NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership's (ESEL). We are a new organisation, jointly owned by Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. Set up as an arms-length organisation, hosted by Barts Health NHS Trust, we have our own board and governance framework, with each of the three trusts having an equal voice and vote in the running of the Pathology Partnership. One of the largest pathology providers in the NHS, the Pathology Partnership brings together the strengths of teams from each of the three trusts into a single organisation, dedicated to the provision of high quality and cost-effective pathology services.
Location Base : Newham hospital/Whipps Cross Hospital
Main duties of the job
The largest networked laboratories within the NHS offer an opportunity to gain vast technical knowledge and leadership experience. ESEL recognizes the importance of career progression and effective succession planning.
We are seeking a strong team player with a positive attitude to working in a flexible manner, committed to supporting the clinical services and meeting the needs of our patients by participating in the extended day, weekend, bank holiday rosters.
About us
The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.
The Pathology Partnership is based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites.
Pathology is made up of the following services - Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry; Infectious Diseases including Microbiology and Virology; Cellular Pathology including Histopathology, non-gynae Cytology and mortuary services; Immunology; Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology; Immunophenotyping; Clinical Transplantation and Retinoblastoma.
The 2020/21 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £126m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 822 WTE. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exceptional opportunity has been created to attain the Specialist Diploma IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry). This position is aligned with NHS Agenda for change Annex 21 terms and conditions.
Deployment between different work areas and ESEL laboratories is essential to acquire necessary expertise. Success requires a fully committed candidate who is able to study with autonomy.
The successful Band 6 (Annex 21) candidate MUST be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
Compliance to these criteria is mandatory and must be clearly recorded on application.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
If you require further information or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact
Greg Dearman, Biochemistry Scientific Lead: 0203 246 0443
(Greg.Dearman@nhs.net)
Please note: - All staff identified as AT-RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritised accordingly. Priority will initially be given to Barts Health employees. This does not apply to Comprehensive Local Research Network (CLRN) roles.As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate. To demonstrate our commitment we use the disability symbols on NHS Jobs.We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful. All new appointments (excluding all Medical & Dental doctors) are subject to 6 months probation period.In submitting an application form, you authorise Barts Health to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.All vacancies followed by INTERNAL ONLY, have been classified as an internal role and only internal candidates will be considered. If you are successful at the shortlisting stage we will contact you via NHS Jobs e-Mail and text message with details of your interview. Please continue to check your e-Mails and also your NHS Jobs account for correspondence.Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exceptional opportunity has been created to attain the Specialist Diploma IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry). This position is aligned with NHS Agenda for change Annex 21 terms and conditions.
Deployment between different work areas and ESEL laboratories is essential to acquire necessary expertise. Success requires a fully committed candidate who is able to study with autonomy.
The successful Band 6 (Annex 21) candidate MUST be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
Compliance to these criteria is mandatory and must be clearly recorded on application.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
If you require further information or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact
Greg Dearman, Biochemistry Scientific Lead: 0203 246 0443
(Greg.Dearman@nhs.net)
Please note: - All staff identified as AT-RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritised accordingly. Priority will initially be given to Barts Health employees. This does not apply to Comprehensive Local Research Network (CLRN) roles.As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate. To demonstrate our commitment we use the disability symbols on NHS Jobs.We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful. All new appointments (excluding all Medical & Dental doctors) are subject to 6 months probation period.In submitting an application form, you authorise Barts Health to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.All vacancies followed by INTERNAL ONLY, have been classified as an internal role and only internal candidates will be considered. If you are successful at the shortlisting stage we will contact you via NHS Jobs e-Mail and text message with details of your interview. Please continue to check your e-Mails and also your NHS Jobs account for correspondence.Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- oHolder of the IBMS Certificate of Competence, Registration Portfolio
- oBSc. Biomedical Science (IBMS accredited
- oEvidence of continuous professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Handled pathological specimens
- Dealing with telephone enquiries and VDU work
- Worked in a large medical laboratory.
- Worked well as a member of a large team.
Desirable
- Experience working in a Clinical Chemistry Laboratory.
- The post holder must be conversant with the technologies and methodologies utilused within the Clinical Chemistry department
- Familiar with the named equipment; oc8000 (Roche Diagnostics) oc8100 (Roche Diagnostics) op701 (Roche Diagnostics) oOsmometer 3320 (Advance Instruments Inc.) oD-100 (BioRad Laboratories) oUltimate 3000 (Thermo Scientific) oAcquity UPLC (Waters) oAAnalyst 800 (Perkin Elmer) oIndiko Plus (Thermo Scientific) oCapillarys (Sebia) oHydrasys (Sebia) oSPA plus (Binding site). oAQT90 (Radiometer) oABL90 Flex (Radiometer) oABL800 series (Radiometer) oClinitek Status (Siemens) oi-Stat1 (Abbott) oi-Stat Alinity (Abbott) oFreestyle Precision Pro (Abbott) oAccuchek Informa II (Roche diagnostics) oDCA Vantage (Siemens).
- Experienced using the following named IT systems oWinPath Enterprise (Clinisys). oPathManager (Clinisys) oCobas IT Middleware (Roche Diagnostics) oCobas Inventory Management System (Roche Diagnostics) oQ-Pulse (Ideagen) oUnity (Biorad Laboratories)
Knowledge
Essential
- oAware of confidentiality and data protection
- oAware of H&S legislation and procedures
- oKnowledge of biochemistry techniques
- oSuccess requires a fully committed candidate who is able to study with autonomy.
Desirable
- Familiar with acceptance testing and quality control strategies.
- Familiar with architecture of a Quality Management System and has participated in obligatory activities
Skills
Essential
- Competent in basic laboratory techniques and troubleshooting
- Good level IT skills
- Good time management
- Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet packages. oAble to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
Desirable
- Competent in the use of laboratory apparatus.
- Ability to analyse, interpret and present data/results/concepts.
- Demonstrate ability to use own initiative when dealing with patients/staff to solve problems
Other
Essential
- Reliable, responsible, organised person
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Adaptable and flexible.
- Respects confidentiality
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- oHolder of the IBMS Certificate of Competence, Registration Portfolio
- oBSc. Biomedical Science (IBMS accredited
- oEvidence of continuous professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Handled pathological specimens
- Dealing with telephone enquiries and VDU work
- Worked in a large medical laboratory.
- Worked well as a member of a large team.
Desirable
- Experience working in a Clinical Chemistry Laboratory.
- The post holder must be conversant with the technologies and methodologies utilused within the Clinical Chemistry department
- Familiar with the named equipment; oc8000 (Roche Diagnostics) oc8100 (Roche Diagnostics) op701 (Roche Diagnostics) oOsmometer 3320 (Advance Instruments Inc.) oD-100 (BioRad Laboratories) oUltimate 3000 (Thermo Scientific) oAcquity UPLC (Waters) oAAnalyst 800 (Perkin Elmer) oIndiko Plus (Thermo Scientific) oCapillarys (Sebia) oHydrasys (Sebia) oSPA plus (Binding site). oAQT90 (Radiometer) oABL90 Flex (Radiometer) oABL800 series (Radiometer) oClinitek Status (Siemens) oi-Stat1 (Abbott) oi-Stat Alinity (Abbott) oFreestyle Precision Pro (Abbott) oAccuchek Informa II (Roche diagnostics) oDCA Vantage (Siemens).
- Experienced using the following named IT systems oWinPath Enterprise (Clinisys). oPathManager (Clinisys) oCobas IT Middleware (Roche Diagnostics) oCobas Inventory Management System (Roche Diagnostics) oQ-Pulse (Ideagen) oUnity (Biorad Laboratories)
Knowledge
Essential
- oAware of confidentiality and data protection
- oAware of H&S legislation and procedures
- oKnowledge of biochemistry techniques
- oSuccess requires a fully committed candidate who is able to study with autonomy.
Desirable
- Familiar with acceptance testing and quality control strategies.
- Familiar with architecture of a Quality Management System and has participated in obligatory activities
Skills
Essential
- Competent in basic laboratory techniques and troubleshooting
- Good level IT skills
- Good time management
- Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet packages. oAble to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
Desirable
- Competent in the use of laboratory apparatus.
- Ability to analyse, interpret and present data/results/concepts.
- Demonstrate ability to use own initiative when dealing with patients/staff to solve problems
Other
Essential
- Reliable, responsible, organised person
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Adaptable and flexible.
- Respects confidentiality
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).
