Haematology Advanced Biomedical Scientist AFC B7 or Annex 21 B7

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake highly specialist clinical technical investigations for the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease. This will require the complex analysis, interpretation and comparison of clinical samples.

To co-ordinate, validate and authorize the day to day technical activities of a section of the laboratory

To ensure the training of technical, scientific and medical staff within area of specialist responsibility

To lead where appropriate in quality activities such as audit, EQA review, validation, change and risk management.

To communicate highly complex and / or sensitive information to colleagues and other healthcare staff.

To lead and be accountable for a section of the laboratory discipline including involvement with HR procedures and deputising for more senior staff where appropriate.

In order to carry out the job sufficiently and effectively you will have successfully studied for a relevant degree, relevant masters degree, IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma, or equivalent qualification at Level 7 and be a HCPC registered healthcare scientist. Alternatively, under Annex 21 working towards (up to a maximum of 3 years) relevant masters degree IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma, or equivalent qualification at Level 7). In addition you will have extensive experience within the speciality or related discipline. You will have developed a range of competencies and specialist knowledge within the discipline through extensive practical experience, in house training and structured study and will continue to develop your skills and knowledge subject to the requirements of continuous professional development (CPD).

To fulfil your people governance responsibilities you will be required to undergo appropriate HR training, for example, in supervisory management. As a senior staff member you will be required to assist in the general management of the department, for example in areas such as basic HR functions, appraisal, incident investigation etc.. Any training required for this will be provided.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant degree Relevant masters degree, IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma, or equivalent qualification at Level 7
• HCPC Registered healthcare scientist

Desirable

• Supervisory management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Extensive laboratory experience within Haematology
• Evidence of leadership
• Specialist knowledge within Haematology
• Evidence of on-going training within the discipline
• Participation in relevant CPD schemes
• Willingness to undertake other formal study and in house training

Desirable

• Attendance at relevant and recent training courses
• Awareness of people governance policies

Skills & behaviours

Essential

• Able to lead a team.
• Able to work independently.
• Flexible approach to work
• Good communication skills

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Dexterity, Good hand / eye coordination
• Competent in use of conventional IT software e.g. Microsoft Office Suite
• Use of relevant laboratory information management systems
• Physically able to move around and between sites

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.

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)