Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Biomedical Scientist (Clinical Biochemistry)

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Job summary

This is an exciting time to join one of the largest Pathology departments in the country, and in advance of moving to our new £30m Pathology building (on the St. Jamess University Hospital site) and new Acute Hospital Laboratory (on the Leeds General Infirmary site) in 2023. The Department of Blood Sciences is seeking to recruit experienced and innovative Biomedical Scientists in Clinical Biochemistry to help shape, deliver and improve the service we deliver to our patients.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work within a large hub laboratory utilising cutting edge technology, serving both Leeds Teaching Hospitals and the wider community. This includes the regional Oncology centre and the Leeds Children's Hospital, which is a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to gain wide ranging experience within the discipline. In late 2023, the successful candidate will be involved in the exciting transition to our new, purpose-built hub laboratory at St. Jamess University Hospital.

To be considered for this Biomedical Scientist position in Clinical Biochemistry, you must be registered with the HCPC and have demonstrable laboratory experience, along with a keen interest in this scientific field. Relevant training and support will be provided for the successful candidate, including (subject to an application process) support to complete an IBMS Specialist Portfolio.

We encourage all candidates to make contact with us to discuss the role(s) and we can offer informal visits to our laboratories for interested candidates. Please contact:

Ashley Kaye ashley.kaye@nhs.net

About us

Our Pathology services operate across two large university teaching hospitals in the Leeds Metropolitan area with a population of around 2.3 million and provide services both regionally and nationally. In addition to the new laboratory projects, we are also working to deploy a West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT) regional LIMS, and a new Managed Pathology Service Contract. Construction on the new Leeds Children's Hospital is also about to start, which will include all in-patient maternity and specialist neonatal services to become the largest single site maternity centre in the UK.

The successful candidate will be well supported by the wider scientific and clinical teams. The Blood Sciences Department is accredited to ISO15189 and by the IBMS as a training laboratory in both Clinical Biochemistry and Haematology.

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Details

Date posted

26 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9298-PATH-230

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


Job description

Job responsibilities

As a State Registered Biomedical Scientist, the post holder will be a member of the departmental team and assist in the delivery of a quality driven, cost effective, patient focused service consistent with LTHT Pathology objectives. To provide that service in a manner commensurate with the profession

The post holders main role is to carry out the examination of pathological samples using various technologies and to report or present the results as appropriate.

Working in different sections of the department you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute towards the provision of an accurate and timely service for patients. You will be expected to apply professional judgements and specialist skills to technically complex and sometimes difficult situations, and how to work, often under pressure, either independently or as part of the team.

You will be required to communicate information, often related to patient management and care, to colleagues, healthcare staff and other organisations.

Please see attached job description for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a State Registered Biomedical Scientist, the post holder will be a member of the departmental team and assist in the delivery of a quality driven, cost effective, patient focused service consistent with LTHT Pathology objectives. To provide that service in a manner commensurate with the profession

The post holders main role is to carry out the examination of pathological samples using various technologies and to report or present the results as appropriate.

Working in different sections of the department you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute towards the provision of an accurate and timely service for patients. You will be expected to apply professional judgements and specialist skills to technically complex and sometimes difficult situations, and how to work, often under pressure, either independently or as part of the team.

You will be required to communicate information, often related to patient management and care, to colleagues, healthcare staff and other organisations.

Please see attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Skills & behaviours

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Independent Problem solving/ troubleshooting skills.

Desirable

  • Teaching and training skills

Experience

Essential

  • Good working knowledge of pathology and disease processes.
  • Post registration Laboratory experience in relevant discipline
  • Competent in pathology
  • LIMS / IT systems.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of pathology disciplines other than in own area.
  • Multidisciplinary experience
  • Proven ability to work unsupervised e.g. on-call or shift.
  • Line management experience

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Good concentration and accurate working.
  • Manual dexterity.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Team worker

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registration as a BMS IBMS approved degree
  • CPD participation

Desirable

  • Already working towards a Specialist Portfolio.
  • Service improvement experience
Person Specification

Skills & behaviours

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Independent Problem solving/ troubleshooting skills.

Desirable

  • Teaching and training skills

Experience

Essential

  • Good working knowledge of pathology and disease processes.
  • Post registration Laboratory experience in relevant discipline
  • Competent in pathology
  • LIMS / IT systems.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of pathology disciplines other than in own area.
  • Multidisciplinary experience
  • Proven ability to work unsupervised e.g. on-call or shift.
  • Line management experience

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Good concentration and accurate working.
  • Manual dexterity.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Team worker

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registration as a BMS IBMS approved degree
  • CPD participation

Desirable

  • Already working towards a Specialist Portfolio.
  • Service improvement experience

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Automation and Technology Lead

Ashley Kaye

ashley.kaye@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

26 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9298-PATH-230

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


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