Northampton General Hospital

Biomedical Scientist

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Job summary

The Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratory receives, examines and reports upon a large number of patient samples each year, and provides blood products to those patients who need them. The post holder will hold and maintain professional registration with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist (BMS).

Commitment to the provision of a 24/7service is a necessary requirement for this post and the successful applicant will be expected to fully participate in the out-of-hours system once trained.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries and will be required to verify and validate completed work. The post holder will also be expected maintain an efficient workflow through effective prioritisation and use of organisation skills and problem solving

The post holder will be required to carry out basic trouble shooting of equipment and results.

The post holder will undertake laboratory investigations as appropriate to their banding and competencies.

The post holder will participate in all quality activities and be expected to attend departmental meetings on a regular basis.

Prepare, store and use reagents according to manufacturer's instructions.

Maintain adequate supplies of reagents and consumables in line with the department's inventory management system.

Maintaining a flexible approach to the post in order to rapidly assimilate changes in workload, patterns and requirements.

Support other members of the team in implementing change.

About us

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Details

Date posted

12 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum / Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

265-6820601

Job locations

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be a part of a team Biomedical Scientists and Biomedical support workers delivering a high-quality Pathology service 24/7 based on the effective use of the Quality Management System.

The post holder will undertake laboratory investigations as appropriate to their banding and competencies.

The post holder will be required to train/teach staff of all grades within the scope of their competencies.

The post holder will be required to undertake their responsibilities to comply with national standards e.g., UKAS, MHRA.

The post holder will be required to carry out basic trouble shooting of equipment and results.

The post holder will be required to investigate QA issues to successful resolution through the non-conformance process.

General Responsibilities:

To undertake laboratory investigations as appropriate to relevant banding and competencies. As well as carry out complex troubleshooting of equipment and results.

Prepare specimens for analysis, including blood, urine, fluid and faeces.

Participate in all quality activities and be expected to attend departmental meetings on a regular basis. Investigate QA issues to successful resolution through the non-conformance process.

To train/teach staff of all grades within the scope of their competencies as well as undertake responsibilities to comply with national standards e.g. UKAS, MHRA.

Follow standard operating procedures at all times and work within the limits of their practice.

Perform biomedical investigations including automated and manual techniques.

Prepare, store and use reagents according to manufacturers instructions.

Maintain adequate supplies of reagents and consumables in line with the departments inventory management system.

People/Management Excellence:

Take responsibility for own personal development and take an active part in learning opportunities.

A portfolio must be maintained to demonstrate

How the post holder is applying skills and knowledge in relation to their KSF outline

To record that the post holder is keeping up to date with current scientific and technical developments including participation in scientific meetings as appropriate

How the post holder is participating in post graduate continuing professional development to comply with the requirements of the Health Professions Council

Assist in the training and development of colleagues of any grade in the procedures for which the post holder is responsible.

Attend an annual personal development review with their manager.

Complete all mandatory and role specific training.

Service improvement:

Make suggestions how services can be improved for the users and propose service development improvements to the appropriate team manager.

Maintaining a flexible approach to the post in order to rapidly assimilate changes in workload, patterns and requirements.

Support other members of the team in implementing change.

Participate in service evaluation.

Participate in the introduction of new techniques and equipment into the department.

Communication:

Communicate in a manner that is consistent with legislation policies and procedures. Communicate effectively with all members of the Pathology staff, clinicians, and visitors to the department.

Be aware of possible barriers to communication and how to overcome them. Deal sensitively with patient/ clinician enquiries in stressful situations.

Ensure confidentiality of all written verbal and electronic information.

Keep accurate and complete records in line with legislation, policies and procedures.

Provide approved departmental information and advice to other healthcare professionals, patients and the public, referring on appropriate specialist request for information outside their area of responsibility.

Be able to use all relevant forms of communication.

Attend and participate in departmental meetings.

Maintain and promote the professional image.

Quality Assurance and Monitoring:

Comply with good work practices in accordance with the standards of the departments

Quality Management System, UKAS and any other accreditation, regulatory and legislative bodies.

Store and use reagents according to manufacturer and laboratory procedures.

Measure and monitor the accuracy and imprecision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.

Recognise when quality control or assurance procedures indicate loss of performance of the laboratory instruments or methods and inform appropriate senior Biomedical Scientist staff.

Work within limits of their own competence referring issues beyond those limits to a senior member of staff.

Participate in audits as required by senior staff of the department.

Refer to senior biomedical scientist staff in the case of incidents which put health and safety or the quality of specimens at risk.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be a part of a team Biomedical Scientists and Biomedical support workers delivering a high-quality Pathology service 24/7 based on the effective use of the Quality Management System.

The post holder will undertake laboratory investigations as appropriate to their banding and competencies.

The post holder will be required to train/teach staff of all grades within the scope of their competencies.

The post holder will be required to undertake their responsibilities to comply with national standards e.g., UKAS, MHRA.

The post holder will be required to carry out basic trouble shooting of equipment and results.

The post holder will be required to investigate QA issues to successful resolution through the non-conformance process.

General Responsibilities:

To undertake laboratory investigations as appropriate to relevant banding and competencies. As well as carry out complex troubleshooting of equipment and results.

Prepare specimens for analysis, including blood, urine, fluid and faeces.

Participate in all quality activities and be expected to attend departmental meetings on a regular basis. Investigate QA issues to successful resolution through the non-conformance process.

To train/teach staff of all grades within the scope of their competencies as well as undertake responsibilities to comply with national standards e.g. UKAS, MHRA.

Follow standard operating procedures at all times and work within the limits of their practice.

Perform biomedical investigations including automated and manual techniques.

Prepare, store and use reagents according to manufacturers instructions.

Maintain adequate supplies of reagents and consumables in line with the departments inventory management system.

People/Management Excellence:

Take responsibility for own personal development and take an active part in learning opportunities.

A portfolio must be maintained to demonstrate

How the post holder is applying skills and knowledge in relation to their KSF outline

To record that the post holder is keeping up to date with current scientific and technical developments including participation in scientific meetings as appropriate

How the post holder is participating in post graduate continuing professional development to comply with the requirements of the Health Professions Council

Assist in the training and development of colleagues of any grade in the procedures for which the post holder is responsible.

Attend an annual personal development review with their manager.

Complete all mandatory and role specific training.

Service improvement:

Make suggestions how services can be improved for the users and propose service development improvements to the appropriate team manager.

Maintaining a flexible approach to the post in order to rapidly assimilate changes in workload, patterns and requirements.

Support other members of the team in implementing change.

Participate in service evaluation.

Participate in the introduction of new techniques and equipment into the department.

Communication:

Communicate in a manner that is consistent with legislation policies and procedures. Communicate effectively with all members of the Pathology staff, clinicians, and visitors to the department.

Be aware of possible barriers to communication and how to overcome them. Deal sensitively with patient/ clinician enquiries in stressful situations.

Ensure confidentiality of all written verbal and electronic information.

Keep accurate and complete records in line with legislation, policies and procedures.

Provide approved departmental information and advice to other healthcare professionals, patients and the public, referring on appropriate specialist request for information outside their area of responsibility.

Be able to use all relevant forms of communication.

Attend and participate in departmental meetings.

Maintain and promote the professional image.

Quality Assurance and Monitoring:

Comply with good work practices in accordance with the standards of the departments

Quality Management System, UKAS and any other accreditation, regulatory and legislative bodies.

Store and use reagents according to manufacturer and laboratory procedures.

Measure and monitor the accuracy and imprecision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.

Recognise when quality control or assurance procedures indicate loss of performance of the laboratory instruments or methods and inform appropriate senior Biomedical Scientist staff.

Work within limits of their own competence referring issues beyond those limits to a senior member of staff.

Participate in audits as required by senior staff of the department.

Refer to senior biomedical scientist staff in the case of incidents which put health and safety or the quality of specimens at risk.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to transmit information to other healthcare professionals.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Able to perform complex analytical techniques.
  • Maintenance and troubleshooting on analytical equipment.
  • Perform and review QA, including reports and interpret within scope of practice.
  • Prioritise own workload that will include several ongoing tasks.
  • Work without supervision.
  • Basic IT skills to include use of Microsoft Office package.

Desirable

  • Experience of current Laboratory IT system.

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

  • Working experience in the relevant Pathology discipline.
  • Working experience of analytical platforms.
  • Understanding of quality indices.
  • Experience of current platforms in use.

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • IBMS approved degree in Biomedical Science or a degree in a related subject area with relevant additional modules to comply with HCPC requirement.
  • HCPC registration.
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to transmit information to other healthcare professionals.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Able to perform complex analytical techniques.
  • Maintenance and troubleshooting on analytical equipment.
  • Perform and review QA, including reports and interpret within scope of practice.
  • Prioritise own workload that will include several ongoing tasks.
  • Work without supervision.
  • Basic IT skills to include use of Microsoft Office package.

Desirable

  • Experience of current Laboratory IT system.

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

  • Working experience in the relevant Pathology discipline.
  • Working experience of analytical platforms.
  • Understanding of quality indices.
  • Experience of current platforms in use.

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • IBMS approved degree in Biomedical Science or a degree in a related subject area with relevant additional modules to comply with HCPC requirement.
  • HCPC registration.

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD


Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD


Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Manager

Mrs Karen Spreckley

karen.spreckley1@nhs.net

01604544011

Details

Date posted

12 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum / Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

265-6820601

Job locations

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD


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