Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified, HCPC registered
candidate to join the Mid Yorkshire Pathology Team as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist,
working in the Biochemistry Department of the Blood Sciences Department.
Applications are invited from experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with a completed IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Clinical Biochemistry.
The post holder will be required to participate in a shift
system.
The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust covers three sites, Pinderfields,
Pontefract and Dewsbury Hospital. Biochemistry laboratories are present on the Dewsbury & Pinderfields sites.
A managed service contract is currently in place with Biochemistry automation equipment supplied by Roche & Tosoh. Pre and post analytic processes are dealt with by a GLP automated track system. Helena Biosciences equipment is used in the processing of samples for electrophoresis and immunofixation.
Over the next 12 months the laboratory will be switching to a new managed service contract with Siemens Healthineers. This change in analysers & automated track system is a great opportunity and challenge to be an integral part of the required validation & verification work necessary to maintain the departments UKAS accreditation.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would be expected to work as part of a team alongside colleagues
in biochemistry, plus the wider blood sciences team with colleagues in blood
transfusion, haematology and specimen reception. There would also be the
requirement to work independently as required by managers, during the normal
working day or as part of the out of hours service provision.
There can be a myriad of diverse tasks to complete when
working in a Biochemistry laboratory, making it difficult to list them all. However,
the main tasks include:
- Maintenance of analysers.
- Technical validation of assays & results.
- Contacting clinical teams with abnormal results &
dealing with queries.
- Troubleshooting internal quality control issues.
- Solve analyser & automated track problems.
- Training & mentoring of staff.
- Update standard operating procedures & conduct
audits.
- Assist senior staff in the evaluation of new
methods and equipment.
- Attend training opportunities.
- Maintain competencies & mandatory training.
- Participate and contribute in departmental
meetings.
This is an exciting time to join the department with the implementation
of new equipment as part of the combined managed service contract with the West
Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our three
hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from members
of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all applicants are
treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If you
share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients
and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have
responsibility for carrying out the scientific and technical work within the Biochemistry
Department under the management of senior biomedical staff. Key objectives include:
To provide a high quality and timely service.
To follow departmental procedures and health and
safety rules at all times.
To avoid waste and work in a cost effective way
at all times.
To identify problems within the areas that they
are working and report them to their manager.
To maintain clear and concise communication with
users of the service at all times.
To take part in any training required to
maintain an up to date knowledge of all equipment and techniques used in areas
in which they work.
To help to ensure that all work is carried out
to the standards necessary for UKAS Accreditation.
To
carry out a broad range of scientific and technical work within the department
as required by senior biomedical staff, including that of a specialist nature,
working within Health and Care Professions Council standards of proficiency for
Biomedical Scientists.
To
evaluate suitability of samples.
To
identify anomalous results and take appropriate action.
To
carry out a range of specialist technical tasks using highly developed
analytical skills. The tasks will depend on the area in which you are working
and could include:
Troubleshooting instrument problems
completing assay validation & verification
Coordinating & undertaking the training of blood
sciences laboratory staff
Trend analysis of internal quality control
Interpretation of EQA reports
Coordinating & performing audits & investigating
non-conformances
Updating laboratory documents.
To
work independently as required by managers, either as part of the out of hour's
service provision or during the normal working day.
To
follow the quality control procedures as set out in the departmental
instructions.
To
attempt to solve analytical and technical problems and failures encountered
while working independently.
To
interpret clinical information on request forms to ensure appropriate tests are
carried out.
To
carry out technical validation of assays and investigations based on assessment
of quality control results and to produce reports for clinical validation as
appropriate.
To work
accurately and precisely in a conscientious, disciplined and flexible way.
To
maintain high technical standards and ensure that such areas in which you work
are kept clean and tidy.
To carry
out routine and emergency maintenance and calibration of equipment both inside
and outside the department as appropriate. To identify problems associated with
equipment used and to notify managers. Where appropriate to contact company
technical personnel to seek advice.
To assist
in senior staff in the evaluation of new methods and equipment.
To assist
senior Biomedical Scientists in stock control.
To conduct
audit in line with UKAS guidelines and to participate in other internal and
external audit activity as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have
responsibility for carrying out the scientific and technical work within the Biochemistry
Department under the management of senior biomedical staff. Key objectives include:
To provide a high quality and timely service.
To follow departmental procedures and health and
safety rules at all times.
To avoid waste and work in a cost effective way
at all times.
To identify problems within the areas that they
are working and report them to their manager.
To maintain clear and concise communication with
users of the service at all times.
To take part in any training required to
maintain an up to date knowledge of all equipment and techniques used in areas
in which they work.
To help to ensure that all work is carried out
to the standards necessary for UKAS Accreditation.
To
carry out a broad range of scientific and technical work within the department
as required by senior biomedical staff, including that of a specialist nature,
working within Health and Care Professions Council standards of proficiency for
Biomedical Scientists.
To
evaluate suitability of samples.
To
identify anomalous results and take appropriate action.
To
carry out a range of specialist technical tasks using highly developed
analytical skills. The tasks will depend on the area in which you are working
and could include:
Troubleshooting instrument problems
completing assay validation & verification
Coordinating & undertaking the training of blood
sciences laboratory staff
Trend analysis of internal quality control
Interpretation of EQA reports
Coordinating & performing audits & investigating
non-conformances
Updating laboratory documents.
To
work independently as required by managers, either as part of the out of hour's
service provision or during the normal working day.
To
follow the quality control procedures as set out in the departmental
instructions.
To
attempt to solve analytical and technical problems and failures encountered
while working independently.
To
interpret clinical information on request forms to ensure appropriate tests are
carried out.
To
carry out technical validation of assays and investigations based on assessment
of quality control results and to produce reports for clinical validation as
appropriate.
To work
accurately and precisely in a conscientious, disciplined and flexible way.
To
maintain high technical standards and ensure that such areas in which you work
are kept clean and tidy.
To carry
out routine and emergency maintenance and calibration of equipment both inside
and outside the department as appropriate. To identify problems associated with
equipment used and to notify managers. Where appropriate to contact company
technical personnel to seek advice.
To assist
in senior staff in the evaluation of new methods and equipment.
To assist
senior Biomedical Scientists in stock control.
To conduct
audit in line with UKAS guidelines and to participate in other internal and
external audit activity as required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience in an NHS Biochemistry Lab.
- Experience of working with clinical chemistry analysers.
Desirable
- Experience of working with current analysers and automated systems.
- Experience of working with a variety of laboratory instruments.
Qualifications
Essential
- Final Examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science or equivalent (In appropriate subject).
- A degree acceptable to HPC followed by State Registration.
- Current State Registration by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Completed IBMS Specialist Diploma in Clinical Biochemistry.
- Demonstrates achievement and maintenance of levels of competency and continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Suitable Qualifications in Information Technology (e.g. CLAIT/ECDL).
- Suitable Qualifications in Health and Safety (e.g. IOSH).
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Can demonstrate ability to work unsupervised if required.
- Able to demonstrate good laboratory practice in their work.
- Able to communicate clearly and precisely both verbally and in writing with patients and all levels of staff inside and outside Pathology.
Desirable
- Experience of working out of hours.
- Prior experience of training of other staff.
- Experience of solving analytical issues in the laboratory.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work well within a small team.
- Able to work alone with appropriate supervision.
- Enthusiasm for work.
- Enthusiasm to undertake appropriate training as required to facilitate service developments.
Desirable
- Proven ability to take the initiative to solve problems in the laboratory.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- A good knowledge of health and safety principles applicable in working within an NHS Pathology Department.
- An awareness of their own limitations.
- Understanding of internal quality control and external quality assurance of assays.
Desirable
- A wide knowledge of Health and Safety law and its application to Pathology.
- Experience of working in disciplines of Pathology other than that for which applying.
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly.
- Friendly and approachable.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience in an NHS Biochemistry Lab.
- Experience of working with clinical chemistry analysers.
Desirable
- Experience of working with current analysers and automated systems.
- Experience of working with a variety of laboratory instruments.
Qualifications
Essential
- Final Examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science or equivalent (In appropriate subject).
- A degree acceptable to HPC followed by State Registration.
- Current State Registration by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Completed IBMS Specialist Diploma in Clinical Biochemistry.
- Demonstrates achievement and maintenance of levels of competency and continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Suitable Qualifications in Information Technology (e.g. CLAIT/ECDL).
- Suitable Qualifications in Health and Safety (e.g. IOSH).
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Can demonstrate ability to work unsupervised if required.
- Able to demonstrate good laboratory practice in their work.
- Able to communicate clearly and precisely both verbally and in writing with patients and all levels of staff inside and outside Pathology.
Desirable
- Experience of working out of hours.
- Prior experience of training of other staff.
- Experience of solving analytical issues in the laboratory.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work well within a small team.
- Able to work alone with appropriate supervision.
- Enthusiasm for work.
- Enthusiasm to undertake appropriate training as required to facilitate service developments.
Desirable
- Proven ability to take the initiative to solve problems in the laboratory.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- A good knowledge of health and safety principles applicable in working within an NHS Pathology Department.
- An awareness of their own limitations.
- Understanding of internal quality control and external quality assurance of assays.
Desirable
- A wide knowledge of Health and Safety law and its application to Pathology.
- Experience of working in disciplines of Pathology other than that for which applying.
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly.
- Friendly and approachable.
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).
