Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced suitably qualified HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our dynamic workforce as a Senior BMS within the Haematology/Transfusion Laboratory ofBlood Sciences at Liverpool Clinical Laboratories. This is a very busy department dedicated to providing the highest quality patient centred service. The department operates 24 hours, is well equipped with modern automation and processes in excess of 470000 samples per annum and is provided across four separate hospital sites:
The laboratory based at the new CSSB facility at Royal Liverpool supports the Clatterbridge Cancer Care Hospital Liverpool and regional specialists' services such as Haemophilia centre and the Haemoglobinopathy and Antenatal Screening Service.
The laboratory based at Aintree University Hospital supports the regions Trauma Centre. This laboratory also serves the Walton Neurological Centre.
Broadgreen Hospital, which is co-located with Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, is home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist rehabilitation.
The Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is the main hospital delivering the highest standards of care for women, babies and families.
Main duties of the job
The post holder's role includes contributing to the laboratory as an experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist in the provision of a high-quality cost effective clinical and laboratory service and the development of the service in line with Departmental objectives. The successful candidate will have a proven track record and detailed knowledge of theoretical and practical Haematology procedures, together with experience in the supervision and management of staff. They will take part in training and competency assessment of both scientific and clinical staff, perform staff appraisals, and assist the Laboratory Manager in data collection, stock management and quality management duties. They will take a lead in the day-to-day organisation of the laboratory, prioritise work and manage a challenging workload. They should be able to work on their own initiative, demonstrating good interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills. They will write, review and implement standard operating procedures, maintain quality assurance standards and train all grades of staff and will be directly involved in service development and modernisation. They will have HR responsibilities appropriate to their role and will be directly involved with appropriate responsibilities for achieving and maintaining laboratory standards such as UKAS ISO: 15189:2022.
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
Job Summary
The post holders role includes contributing to the laboratory as an experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist in the provision of a high-quality cost effective clinical and laboratory service and the development of the service in line with Departmental objectives. The successful candidate will have a proven track record and detailed knowledge of theoretical and practical Haematology procedures, together with experience in the supervision and management of staff.
Key responsibilities
Provide timely and accurate results using the appropriate automated and manual processes.
Provide routine and specialist haematology and transfusion analyses, validation, interpretation and reporting of results.
Maintain complex analytical equipment.
Requisition and maintain blood stock levels.
Authorise and issue compatible blood and pharmaceutical products to patients.
Supervise, teach, advise and inform all grades of staff.
Comply with HCPC Standards of Proficiency and Conduct.
Main Tasks include those associated with:
Knowledge and Personal Development
Communication and Relationships
Scientific and Technical
Resources
Research and Development
Supervisory Responsibilities
Out Of Hours service
For more details, please see full Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
The post holders role includes contributing to the laboratory as an experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist in the provision of a high-quality cost effective clinical and laboratory service and the development of the service in line with Departmental objectives. The successful candidate will have a proven track record and detailed knowledge of theoretical and practical Haematology procedures, together with experience in the supervision and management of staff.
Key responsibilities
Provide timely and accurate results using the appropriate automated and manual processes.
Provide routine and specialist haematology and transfusion analyses, validation, interpretation and reporting of results.
Maintain complex analytical equipment.
Requisition and maintain blood stock levels.
Authorise and issue compatible blood and pharmaceutical products to patients.
Supervise, teach, advise and inform all grades of staff.
Comply with HCPC Standards of Proficiency and Conduct.
Main Tasks include those associated with:
Knowledge and Personal Development
Communication and Relationships
Scientific and Technical
Resources
Research and Development
Supervisory Responsibilities
Out Of Hours service
For more details, please see full Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified as an experienced State Registered Biomedical Scientist.
- MSc or equivalent in Clinical Biochemistry.
- CPD - undertake courses and other training to satisfy HCPC requirements.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of modern laboratory techniques and good knowledge of current professional issues.
- Significant post registration experience of Biomedical Sciences supervising trainee and entry grade BMS.
- Extensive specialist knowledge of Clinical Biochemistry evidenced by relevant higher degree (or equivalent experience and training) and ongoing CPD
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate - capable of utilising complex proprietary information systems and generic software.
- Ability to take prompt supervisory responsibility.
- Flexibility to adapt quickly and efficiently to current working practices.
Other
Essential
- Evidence of supervisory practice within the laboratory setting.
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of specialist Biochemistry procedures with active participation in CPD, short courses and ongoing specialist training.
- Knowledge of COSHH legislation, risk assessments, fire regulations, Data Protection Act, postal regulations.
- Good understanding of other disciplines within the Pathology directorate such as Haematology.
- Comprehension of the significance of clinical governance, clinical audit and achieving quality targets.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified as an experienced State Registered Biomedical Scientist.
- MSc or equivalent in Clinical Biochemistry.
- CPD - undertake courses and other training to satisfy HCPC requirements.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of modern laboratory techniques and good knowledge of current professional issues.
- Significant post registration experience of Biomedical Sciences supervising trainee and entry grade BMS.
- Extensive specialist knowledge of Clinical Biochemistry evidenced by relevant higher degree (or equivalent experience and training) and ongoing CPD
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate - capable of utilising complex proprietary information systems and generic software.
- Ability to take prompt supervisory responsibility.
- Flexibility to adapt quickly and efficiently to current working practices.
Other
Essential
- Evidence of supervisory practice within the laboratory setting.
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of specialist Biochemistry procedures with active participation in CPD, short courses and ongoing specialist training.
- Knowledge of COSHH legislation, risk assessments, fire regulations, Data Protection Act, postal regulations.
- Good understanding of other disciplines within the Pathology directorate such as Haematology.
- Comprehension of the significance of clinical governance, clinical audit and achieving quality targets.
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).
