Biomedical Scientist (XR05)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

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Job summary

Transplant and Cellular Immunology Biomedical Scientist (Band 5)

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual to further develop their skills as a Biomedical Scientist within the Transplant and Cellular Immunology Laboratory at Leeds St James Hospital. Working as part of a team, you will be expected to perform a wide range of specialist technical investigations. At other times, you may be expected to work alone and independently, for example, when working on-call or participating in particular laboratory tasks.

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. The Transplant Immunology Department carries out HLA typing, crossmatching and antibody screening in support of solid organ and haemopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), immunogenetic and disease association testing. The Cellular Immunology section performs immunophenotyping and functional assays to support the diagnosis and treatment of a range of clinical conditions. We have direct involvement with clinicians, for example, in transplantation, we use our test results to provide advice on the compatibility of a potential organ or stem cell donor and the recipient and in Cellular Immunology we work closely with Immunologists to arrange investigations for immunodeficiency. For enquiries contact:

Mark Lobb, email: mark.lobb1@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

To be considered for this Biomedical Scientist position in Transplant and Cellular Immunology, you must be registered with the HCPC (or have a relevant IBMS accredited degree with completion of IBMS registration portfolio and HCPC registration expected within 3/6 months) 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.

Candidates will be well organised and able to manage and prioritise their workload successfully. Excellent communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to cultivate and maintain good working relationships with service users, departmental colleagues and senior managers. Ability to use basic computer software and laboratory information systems is essential. Candidates must participate in ongoing CPD, as required for HCPC registration, and undertake all mandatory training required for the role. Candidates will be expected, after a period of training, to participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota, supporting the renal transplantation service.

Expected Shortlisting Date:

24/10/2024

Planned Interview Date:

01/11/2024

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.

WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual Trust, supports that ambition.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Date posted

03 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-PATH-373

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Job description

Job responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Clinical/ Scientific/ Technical

Carry out appropriate technical laboratory procedures and tasks that are consistent with the post levels of knowledge, skills and experience. These tasks may vary from day to day but examples would include:

o Carry out analysis

o Reporting results (appropriate to discipline) with appropriate escalation as required

o Maintaining appropriate records and documentation

o Plate reading and reporting

o Basic tissue & disease recognition

o Specialist reagent set up

o Dealing with unauthorised telephone results enquires

Participate in the departments rosters as required

Work flexibly and undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as agreed with line manager

This job requires a high degree of dexterity and precision when manipulating small tools such as pipettes, handling very small volumes of clinical material or when preparing microscope slides for examination by others. In order to achieve the required turnaround times the work must be performed with both speed and accuracy.

Technical validation and designated clinical authorisation of results as determined by specialist area

Communication of complex, technical information to users of the service

Use of LIMS to report, retrieve and manage technical information.

Participate and ensure the operation and routine maintenance of equipment.

The post holder will be expected to second line trouble shoot in response to operational issues

Leadership/ Management

Support and inspire staff to provide efficient , effective, safe, quality care to patients

Provide day to day supervision and co-ordination of staff.

Responsible for professional/clinical supervision of qualified staff or students

Deputise for the Specialist BMS

Help to ensure the effective deployment of staff is mapped against the flow of work to provide safe and effective service delivery

Promote the building of effective teams and collaboration between teams

Ensure compliance with all statutory and legislative requirements including patient confidentiality and the Data Protection Act.

Anticipate problems and take preventative or mitigating actions, or have contingency plans available

Help manage the use of agency staff in the team

Supports effective and efficient management of section, including optimisation of workflow.

Supports waste reduction incentives for designated area

Supports collaborative team working across all sections

Quality/ Training

Support and participate in level 1 incident investigations.

Assist with the production, maintenance and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures.

Maintain standards of laboratory policies and procedures to ensure that the department meets National External Quality Assurance (EQA) and Accreditation standards.

Undertake quality control procedures, examine quality control results to identify poor performance and instigate appropriate action.

Support and participate with the production, maintenance and implementation of risk assessments.

Participate in audits and clinical governance

Assist the department with the continuous improvement of the Quality Management System.

Keep up to date with and communicate service developments, advances and research.

Participate in and contribute to own Personal Development Review.

Ensure that safe working practices are followed in accordance with departmental Safety Policy. Be aware of and adhere to Trusts policies, including those relating to discipline, grievance, sickness, absence and health & safety

To be a training lead ambassador

Promote a learning and development culture to the improve staff skills, knowledge and competence

Delivers training and competency assessment for staff within own area

Assist in the supervision, training and teaching of staff and participate in the departments training plan

To maintain registered status as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Maintain a safe working environment

Other

The post holder will be expected to gain competence in techniques to enable participation in the delivery of 24 hour Pathology service. This entails contracted participation in a 24/7 rota and / or the out of hour rota.

The post holder will be required to work cross site locations (LGI & SJUH) if the service requires it.

This is not an exhaustive list of roles and responsibilities, and these may be subject to change with professional and service developments

Job description

Job responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Clinical/ Scientific/ Technical

o Carry out analysis

o Reporting results (appropriate to discipline) with appropriate escalation as required

o Maintaining appropriate records and documentation

o Plate reading and reporting

o Basic tissue & disease recognition

o Specialist reagent set up

o Dealing with unauthorised telephone results enquires

Participate in the departments rosters as required

Work flexibly and undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as agreed with line manager

Technical validation and designated clinical authorisation of results as determined by specialist area

Communication of complex, technical information to users of the service

Use of LIMS to report, retrieve and manage technical information.

Participate and ensure the operation and routine maintenance of equipment.

The post holder will be expected to second line trouble shoot in response to operational issues

Leadership/ Management

Support and inspire staff to provide efficient , effective, safe, quality care to patients

Provide day to day supervision and co-ordination of staff.

Responsible for professional/clinical supervision of qualified staff or students

Deputise for the Specialist BMS

Help to ensure the effective deployment of staff is mapped against the flow of work to provide safe and effective service delivery

Promote the building of effective teams and collaboration between teams

Ensure compliance with all statutory and legislative requirements including patient confidentiality and the Data Protection Act.

Anticipate problems and take preventative or mitigating actions, or have contingency plans available

Help manage the use of agency staff in the team

Supports effective and efficient management of section, including optimisation of workflow.

Supports waste reduction incentives for designated area

Supports collaborative team working across all sections

Quality/ Training

Support and participate in level 1 incident investigations.

Assist with the production, maintenance and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures.

Maintain standards of laboratory policies and procedures to ensure that the department meets National External Quality Assurance (EQA) and Accreditation standards.

Undertake quality control procedures, examine quality control results to identify poor performance and instigate appropriate action.

Support and participate with the production, maintenance and implementation of risk assessments.

Participate in audits and clinical governance

Assist the department with the continuous improvement of the Quality Management System.

Keep up to date with and communicate service developments, advances and research.

Participate in and contribute to own Personal Development Review.

To be a training lead ambassador

Promote a learning and development culture to the improve staff skills, knowledge and competence

Delivers training and competency assessment for staff within own area

Assist in the supervision, training and teaching of staff and participate in the departments training plan

To maintain registered status as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Maintain a safe working environment

Other

The post holder will be required to work cross site locations (LGI & SJUH) if the service requires it.

This is not an exhaustive list of roles and responsibilities, and these may be subject to change with professional and service developments

Person Specification

Other Criteria

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

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

Person Specification

Other Criteria

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

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