Job summary
Expected Shortlisting
Date
21/08/2025
Planned Interview
Date
04/09/2025
**No
Night Shifts**
We
currently have a vacancy for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work
as an advanced biomedical scientist (AFC band 7) in the Biochemical Genetics
laboratory. This role is for a BMS/technical lead for the IMD section in
conjuction with another Band 7 BMS.
The post is full time, working from 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday,
although some flexibility may be possible within the needs of the service.
Occasional Saturday morning shifts will be required to support the neonatal
screening services after completion of training.
We
invite applications from enthusiastic and committed individuals with proven
experience working within a busy biochemistry laboratory environment.
The
Biochemical Genetics laboratory supports the West Yorkshire region and
receives samples from many other labs nationally. The laboratory performs a
wide range of assays for the diagnosis and monitoring of inherited metabolic
diseases including amino acid analysis, urine organic acids and
acylcarnitines, as well as ultra-specialist tests including creatine
metabolites, white cell cystine and purine and pyrimidine analysis. This is
reliant on techniques such as LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, anion exchange-HPLC, thin layer
chromatography and more.
Main duties of the job
As
a biomedical scientist in biochemical genetics you will be a fully competent
member of the department.
Working as part of a team within
your lab and liaising closely with clinical scientists and the wider
pathology department.
Performing a wide range of
specialist investigations with the ability for clinical interpretation of
(particularly annotation of urine organic acid and amino acid chromatograms) and managing
specialist analysis.
Working 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 with the support of Clinical Scientists.
Within the team you will organise
the tasks of support workers and BMSs and provide training and support to all
staff and colleagues working in your section.
You will be required to communicate
highly complex information, often related to patient management and care, to
colleagues, healthcare staff and other organisations.
Preparing team rosters and
arranging regular meetings within your section.
Candidates
will be HCPC registered biomedical scientists with demonstrable post
registration experience. Specific experience in the biochemical diagnosis and
monitoring of inherited metabolic disease and the use of LC-MS and GC-MS
would be advantageous but is not essential and full training will be
provided.
About us
An
exciting opportunity has arisen to work in our new facility, the Centre for
Laboratory Medicine, at the St Jamess University Hospital site in Leeds.
We
currently have a vacancy for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work
as an advanced biomedical scientist (AFC band 7) in the Biochemical Genetics
laboratory. This role is for a BMS/technical lead for the IMD section in
conjuction with another Band 7 BMS.
The post is full time, working from 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday,
although some flexibility may be possible within the needs of the service.
Occasional Saturday morning shifts will be required to support the neonatal
screening services after completion of training.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An
exciting opportunity has arisen to work in our new facility, the Centre for
Laboratory Medicine, at the St Jamess University Hospital site in Leeds.
We
currently have a vacancy for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work
as an advanced biomedical scientist (AFC band 7) in the Biochemical Genetics
laboratory. This role is for a BMS/technical lead for the IMD section in
conjuction with another Band 7 BMS.
The post is full time, working from 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday,
although some flexibility may be possible within the needs of the service.
Occasional Saturday morning shifts will be required to support the neonatal
screening services after completion of training.
We
invite applications from enthusiastic and committed individuals with proven
experience working within a busy biochemistry laboratory environment.
Applications from candidates with an interest in inherited metabolic diseases
and/or assay development would be particularly welcome. The successful
applicant will be an excellent team player and will be able to demonstrate a
strong work ethic.
The
Biochemical Genetics laboratory supports the West Yorkshire region and
receives samples from many other labs nationally. The laboratory performs a
wide range of assays for the diagnosis and monitoring of inherited metabolic
diseases including amino acid analysis, urine organic acids and
acylcarnitines, as well as ultra-specialist tests including creatine
metabolites, white cell cystine and purine and pyrimidine analysis. This is
reliant on techniques such as LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, anion exchange-HPLC, thin layer
chromatography and more. As a department we aim to provide a consistently
high quality and professional service to all our users. The successful
candidate will join our team in the delivery of this service and be involved
in day-to-day management of the laboratory, supporting lab testing, attending
meetings and all aspects of lab quality.
Candidates
will be HCPC registered biomedical scientists with demonstrable post
registration experience. Specific experience in the biochemical diagnosis and
monitoring of inherited metabolic disease and the use of LC-MS and GC-MS
would be advantageous but is not essential and full training will be
provided.
See
attached job description for expectations for this role. In general, you will
be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the biochemical genetics
lab, alongside another band 7 BMS and support from clinical scientists, with
responsibility for ensuring that assays are completed in a timely manner. You
will also have a role in troubleshooting problem equipment and ensuring high
quality results. A large part of the role will involve annotation of
chromatograms for urine organic acid chromatograms and amino acids.
Able to work well as part of a team. Able to
work on own initiative. Excellent ability to communicate.
For
more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Roger
Bramley (Principal Clinical Scientist) 0113 20 66590
(roger.bramley2@nhs.net), Robert Barski (Consultant Clinical Scientist) 0113
2066861 (robert.barski@nhs.net) or Nayab Nawaz (Operational Lead) on 0113
2066860 (nayab.nawaz@nhs.net).
Job description
Job responsibilities
An
exciting opportunity has arisen to work in our new facility, the Centre for
Laboratory Medicine, at the St Jamess University Hospital site in Leeds.
We
currently have a vacancy for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work
as an advanced biomedical scientist (AFC band 7) in the Biochemical Genetics
laboratory. This role is for a BMS/technical lead for the IMD section in
conjuction with another Band 7 BMS.
The post is full time, working from 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday,
although some flexibility may be possible within the needs of the service.
Occasional Saturday morning shifts will be required to support the neonatal
screening services after completion of training.
We
invite applications from enthusiastic and committed individuals with proven
experience working within a busy biochemistry laboratory environment.
Applications from candidates with an interest in inherited metabolic diseases
and/or assay development would be particularly welcome. The successful
applicant will be an excellent team player and will be able to demonstrate a
strong work ethic.
The
Biochemical Genetics laboratory supports the West Yorkshire region and
receives samples from many other labs nationally. The laboratory performs a
wide range of assays for the diagnosis and monitoring of inherited metabolic
diseases including amino acid analysis, urine organic acids and
acylcarnitines, as well as ultra-specialist tests including creatine
metabolites, white cell cystine and purine and pyrimidine analysis. This is
reliant on techniques such as LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, anion exchange-HPLC, thin layer
chromatography and more. As a department we aim to provide a consistently
high quality and professional service to all our users. The successful
candidate will join our team in the delivery of this service and be involved
in day-to-day management of the laboratory, supporting lab testing, attending
meetings and all aspects of lab quality.
Candidates
will be HCPC registered biomedical scientists with demonstrable post
registration experience. Specific experience in the biochemical diagnosis and
monitoring of inherited metabolic disease and the use of LC-MS and GC-MS
would be advantageous but is not essential and full training will be
provided.
See
attached job description for expectations for this role. In general, you will
be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the biochemical genetics
lab, alongside another band 7 BMS and support from clinical scientists, with
responsibility for ensuring that assays are completed in a timely manner. You
will also have a role in troubleshooting problem equipment and ensuring high
quality results. A large part of the role will involve annotation of
chromatograms for urine organic acid chromatograms and amino acids.
Able to work well as part of a team. Able to
work on own initiative. Excellent ability to communicate.
For
more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Roger
Bramley (Principal Clinical Scientist) 0113 20 66590
(roger.bramley2@nhs.net), Robert Barski (Consultant Clinical Scientist) 0113
2066861 (robert.barski@nhs.net) or Nayab Nawaz (Operational Lead) on 0113
2066860 (nayab.nawaz@nhs.net).
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Evidence of multi-tasking ability, such as performing a combination of laboratory work
- Update of documentation like SOPs
- Following the ISO 15189 accreditation.
- Able to work well as part of a team.
- Excellent ability to communicate.
- Able to work on own initiative.
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree and or higher specialist portfolio
Desirable
- Completion of a management course
- Experience within a specialist services laboratory would be an advantage
- Use of our specialist techniques would be preferred
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a Biochemistry lab for a minimum of 2 years
- successfully managing staff
- Supporting training
Desirable
- Use of complex equipment such as LC-MS/MS, GC-MS or similar
- Experience of annotating organic acids/amino acids, assay interpretation
- managing high-throughput specialised assays
- Experience in troubleshooting and problem-solving.
- Experience in using Q-pulse, Winpath and NPEx.
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Evidence of multi-tasking ability, such as performing a combination of laboratory work
- Update of documentation like SOPs
- Following the ISO 15189 accreditation.
- Able to work well as part of a team.
- Excellent ability to communicate.
- Able to work on own initiative.
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree and or higher specialist portfolio
Desirable
- Completion of a management course
- Experience within a specialist services laboratory would be an advantage
- Use of our specialist techniques would be preferred
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a Biochemistry lab for a minimum of 2 years
- successfully managing staff
- Supporting training
Desirable
- Use of complex equipment such as LC-MS/MS, GC-MS or similar
- Experience of annotating organic acids/amino acids, assay interpretation
- managing high-throughput specialised assays
- Experience in troubleshooting and problem-solving.
- Experience in using Q-pulse, Winpath and NPEx.
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).
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).
