Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available within the Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I) department in LCL for a HCPC registered BMS to come join our team.
We are looking for applicants with clinical laboratory experience in H&I to participate in the activities of the department. The successful candidate will be required to undertake the duties of an experienced, registered Biomedical Scientist in performing a comprehensive range of analyses and to take appropriate action on the results obtained. They will be expected to maintain highly complex analytical equipment in optimum operational condition and to utilise necessary interpersonal skills to ensure effective liaison with service users and to provide the best care for the patient.
The post holder will be required to develop competence and confidence in order to perform these procedures autonomously.
The post holder will also be expected to take part in the on-call service during evenings and weekends.
The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in the H&I discipline and will be expected ti participate in H&I specific CPD.
Main duties of the job
All specimens will be processed for screening, diagnostic and clinical management of patients using correct techniques as well as complex, specialised equipment.
Along with the operation maintenance and calibration of specialist automated equipment, the BMS will be expected to apply the level of manual dexterity needed for the processing of pathological specimens for manual DNA extraction and specialised techniques.
There may be times when the BMS will be required to supervise, organise and allocate work and/or train less experienced staff in own area, along with training of new staff in MLA, AP and BMS procedures and protocols within the laboratory.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop the knowledge and expertise necessary to perform specialised investigations / procedures during rotation through the highly specialised laboratory sections associated with Clinical Immunology.
Maintain the knowledge and expertise necessary to perform specialised procedures.
Maintain State Registration with the Health Professions Council
Conform to the HPC Code of Conduct for Biomedical Scientists and to maintain CPD.
Ensure compliance with departmental Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which reflect local and national standards of work practice
Explain to service users contentious issues that conflict with laboratory service targets.
Report results to clinicians and other service users in accordance with SOPs.
Explain technical issues relating to results to clinicians and other service users.
Provide advice to clinicians and other service users regarding specimen types, timing of collection of specimen and turnaround times.
Assess the suitability and appropriateness of samples submitted to the laboratory and to take remedial action when required.
Analyse specimens for screening, diagnostic and clinical management of patients using complex, specialised and very expensive equipment.
Interpret technical validity of results, which may be anomalous, incomplete, complex or conflicting, using professional knowledge and experience.
For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop the knowledge and expertise necessary to perform specialised investigations / procedures during rotation through the highly specialised laboratory sections associated with Clinical Immunology.
Maintain the knowledge and expertise necessary to perform specialised procedures.
Maintain State Registration with the Health Professions Council
Conform to the HPC Code of Conduct for Biomedical Scientists and to maintain CPD.
Ensure compliance with departmental Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which reflect local and national standards of work practice
Explain to service users contentious issues that conflict with laboratory service targets.
Report results to clinicians and other service users in accordance with SOPs.
Explain technical issues relating to results to clinicians and other service users.
Provide advice to clinicians and other service users regarding specimen types, timing of collection of specimen and turnaround times.
Assess the suitability and appropriateness of samples submitted to the laboratory and to take remedial action when required.
Analyse specimens for screening, diagnostic and clinical management of patients using complex, specialised and very expensive equipment.
Interpret technical validity of results, which may be anomalous, incomplete, complex or conflicting, using professional knowledge and experience.
For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
- Certificate of Competence
- Current state registration with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
- Specialist diploma or equivalent in relevant specialty or equivalent experience
- Specialist knowledge in Serological/Molecular techniques
Desirable
- Specialist qualification in Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in immunology in a diagnostic medical laboratory
- Experienced in fluorescent microscopy
- Thorough knowledge and practical experience of specialised procedures within immunology
- Good understanding of immunology in health and disease
Desirable
- Experience of audit to CPA standards
- Experience of evaluating new methodology and/or technology
Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough knowledge and practical experience of specialised procedures in Serological/Molecular techniques
- Knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations
- Knowledge of COSHH. Quality systems and CPA
- Good understanding of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics in health and disease
Skills
Essential
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all duties
- Ability to organise and manage workload including frequent short term adjustments to allow prioritisation of urgent specimens
- Able to demonstrate high levels of concentration
- Ability to undertake technical validation taking appropriate action and alerting senior staff of abnormal and clinically actionable results
- Able to train and supervise less experienced members of staff, junior grades and non-state-registered laboratory staff
- Excellent communication skills combined with the ability to liaise and negotiate with colleagues and other health care professionals in a positive and empathic manner
- Multitasking ability
Desirable
- Supervisory skills
- Teaching skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
- Certificate of Competence
- Current state registration with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
- Specialist diploma or equivalent in relevant specialty or equivalent experience
- Specialist knowledge in Serological/Molecular techniques
Desirable
- Specialist qualification in Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in immunology in a diagnostic medical laboratory
- Experienced in fluorescent microscopy
- Thorough knowledge and practical experience of specialised procedures within immunology
- Good understanding of immunology in health and disease
Desirable
- Experience of audit to CPA standards
- Experience of evaluating new methodology and/or technology
Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough knowledge and practical experience of specialised procedures in Serological/Molecular techniques
- Knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations
- Knowledge of COSHH. Quality systems and CPA
- Good understanding of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics in health and disease
Skills
Essential
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all duties
- Ability to organise and manage workload including frequent short term adjustments to allow prioritisation of urgent specimens
- Able to demonstrate high levels of concentration
- Ability to undertake technical validation taking appropriate action and alerting senior staff of abnormal and clinically actionable results
- Able to train and supervise less experienced members of staff, junior grades and non-state-registered laboratory staff
- Excellent communication skills combined with the ability to liaise and negotiate with colleagues and other health care professionals in a positive and empathic manner
- Multitasking ability
Desirable
- Supervisory skills
- Teaching skills
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).
