Job summary
An exciting position has arisen in the Biochemistry service at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust for an Advanced Biomedical Scientist Team Leader based in the Biochemistry department at Furness General Hospital in Barrow-in-Furness in South Cumbria.
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) is composed of three main hospital sites; Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Furness General Hospital and Westmorland General Hospital covering a wide geographical area encompassing North Lancashire and South Cumbria.
Main duties of the job
The North Lancashire location allows easy access to the Lake District National Park, the Yorkshire Dales and Morecambe Bay, each offering extensive recreational opportunities. The area also benefits from some excellent schools and colleges.
The department is dedicated to developing the next generation of Biomedical Scientists; supporting several trainee Biomedical Scientists within Blood Sciences and further developing Registered and Specialist Biomedical Scientists to advance their careers, education, knowledge and skills. In addition, the UHMBT Pathology service supports local universities offering placements to undergraduate students. The ideal candidate will have experience in supporting students to complete IBMS portfolios.
This is a challenging opportunity to lead an experienced team of Advanced Biomedical Scientists, Specialist Biomedical Scientists and Healthcare Science Assistants providing a high quality, efficient Biochemistry service within this accredited Blood Science laboratory.
As team leader you will be a key member of the department able to promote good practice and influence service development to improve patient care. The successful candidate will be the departmental deputy to the Biochemistry Technical Services Manager.
The Blood Science laboratories across the Trust work closely together utilising common analytical platforms and IT systems and the department is committed to continuous development and quality improvement.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Biomedical sciences (hons) degree or equivalent qualification
- HCPC registration
- Specialist portfolio in Blood Sciences or equivalent experience
- MSc in appropriate discipline or equivalent postgraduate qualification
Desirable
- Quality management qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Highly developed technical and scientific skills
- Proven ability to manage resources effectively
- Evidence of highly developed written and oral communication skills in a variety of settings
- Experience of supervising a team
- Full understanding and awareness of the Standards for the accreditation of medical laboratories
- NHS or other public sector experience
- Quality management experience
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Experience in a large multidisciplinary organisation
- Ability to build a cohesive team by encouraging a positive approach to new working skills
- Highly developed communication skills including report writing, presentation, facilitation and influencing skills
- Effective personal and time management skills with ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent IT skills, with experience of Microsoft Office suite and computerised Pathology systems
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships at all levels
- Effective customer focused skills with a professional and approachable manner
- Demonstrable analytical problem solving skills and experience
- Meticulous, ensuring accurate data input and calculations
- Ability to deal with information sensitively and confidentially
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to comply with the Trust's policies
- Ability to travel between the Trust sites as required
- To demonstrate flexibility in approach to work patterns
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Biomedical sciences (hons) degree or equivalent qualification
- HCPC registration
- Specialist portfolio in Blood Sciences or equivalent experience
- MSc in appropriate discipline or equivalent postgraduate qualification
Desirable
- Quality management qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Highly developed technical and scientific skills
- Proven ability to manage resources effectively
- Evidence of highly developed written and oral communication skills in a variety of settings
- Experience of supervising a team
- Full understanding and awareness of the Standards for the accreditation of medical laboratories
- NHS or other public sector experience
- Quality management experience
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Experience in a large multidisciplinary organisation
- Ability to build a cohesive team by encouraging a positive approach to new working skills
- Highly developed communication skills including report writing, presentation, facilitation and influencing skills
- Effective personal and time management skills with ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent IT skills, with experience of Microsoft Office suite and computerised Pathology systems
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships at all levels
- Effective customer focused skills with a professional and approachable manner
- Demonstrable analytical problem solving skills and experience
- Meticulous, ensuring accurate data input and calculations
- Ability to deal with information sensitively and confidentially
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to comply with the Trust's policies
- Ability to travel between the Trust sites as required
- To demonstrate flexibility in approach to work patterns
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).
