Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Clinical Chemistry

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced suitably qualified HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join the Non-Automated Section within the Department of Clinical Biochemistry & Metabolic Medicine at Liverpool Clinical Laboratories (LCL).

LCL is the largest provider of pathology services in the Northwest.

Our vision is to pioneer new technologies and ways of working that better inform decisions about a person's health, by providing greater accessibility to clinical diagnostic services. We employ over 650 staff across four locations, 24 hours a day and process in excess of 15 million tests each year.

Our mission is to be world leaders in research and innovation, and we continually improve services for patients by investing in new insight and techniques.

The work we do is clinically led and cutting edge, making us a regional reference centre for many specialist investigations. As part of LCL you'll be encouraged to share your skills, whatever your area of expertise, to help drive the organisation to success.

We're looking for people who see opportunities, explore the potential, and recognise that behind every sample is a real person. If you're someone who inspires those around you and is a true 'team player', we want to hear from you.

It should be noted that this is a non-rotational post and that the Non-Automated Section currently only operates during core hours Monday - Friday. These working arrangements may be subject to future review.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced suitably qualified HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join a dynamic workforce.

Working as part of the team you will contribute to the provision and further development of a high-quality specialist diagnostic service.

You must be able to work on your own initiative demonstrating good interpersonal and communication skills. You will support the Senior Biomedical Scientists responsible for the day-to-day organisation of the laboratory. You will prioritise work and re-direct staff accordingly. Your duties will involve validating analytical data prior to reporting. calibrating, operating, and maintaining complex analytical equipment and regularly reviewing internal quality control and external quality assurance data trends, taking action as appropriate. You will write and review standard operating procedures and train all grades of staff. You will be directly involved in service development and modernisation.

The department is fully UKAS accredited and is also accredited by the HCPC/IBMS as a training laboratory. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a very busy department dedicated to providing the highest quality, patient centred service.

We will consider and support trainee BMS's who are close to completing their registration portfolio and are close to verification. Evidence of continual professional development (CPD) will be expected to be demonstrated at interview.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

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Date posted

25 August 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

287-LCL-66-23-A

Job locations

Liverpool Clinical Laboratories

Prescot Street

Liverpool

L7 8XP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities

1.1 To maintain specialist technical and analytical knowledge by participating in CPD.

1.2 To maintain State Registration with the Health Professions Council (HPC)

1.3 To conform to the HPC Code of Conduct for Biomedical Scientists.

1.4 To ensure compliance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

which reflect local and national standards of work practice eg Clinical

Pathology Accreditation Standards (CPA).

1.5 To have developed the knowledge and expertise necessary to perform

specialised Biochemistry procedures during rotation through the highly

specialised laboratory sections associated with a teaching hospital tertiary

referral role

We offer excellent training and development opportunities for all disciplines and a chance to be part of our new state of the art laboratory which opened earlier this year. Whether you live in Liverpool already or are considering a move, theres never been a better time to joins us at Liverpool Clinical Laboratories.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities

1.1 To maintain specialist technical and analytical knowledge by participating in CPD.

1.2 To maintain State Registration with the Health Professions Council (HPC)

1.3 To conform to the HPC Code of Conduct for Biomedical Scientists.

1.4 To ensure compliance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

which reflect local and national standards of work practice eg Clinical

Pathology Accreditation Standards (CPA).

1.5 To have developed the knowledge and expertise necessary to perform

specialised Biochemistry procedures during rotation through the highly

specialised laboratory sections associated with a teaching hospital tertiary

referral role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Bachelor of Science degree
Health Professions Council Registration
Must maintain a professional development portfolio

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable post registration practical specialist clinical biochemistry experience. Must have achieved competency milestones in the specialised areas of the laboratory
Undertakes CPD

Knowledge

Essential

Computer literate
A working knowledge of specialist clinical biochemistry analytical methods / instrument operation / maintenance procedures /departmental standard operating procedures / quality systems
Awareness of Health and Safety issues

Skills

Essential

Attention to detail
Methodical
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Ability to supervise support staff

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Bachelor of Science degree
Health Professions Council Registration
Must maintain a professional development portfolio

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable post registration practical specialist clinical biochemistry experience. Must have achieved competency milestones in the specialised areas of the laboratory
Undertakes CPD

Knowledge

Essential

Computer literate
A working knowledge of specialist clinical biochemistry analytical methods / instrument operation / maintenance procedures /departmental standard operating procedures / quality systems
Awareness of Health and Safety issues

Skills

Essential

Attention to detail
Methodical
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Ability to supervise support staff

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

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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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Clinical Laboratories

Prescot Street

Liverpool

L7 8XP

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Clinical Laboratories

Prescot Street

Liverpool

L7 8XP

Employer's website

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