Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic HCPC registered Senior BMS to join our Blood Sciences teams at Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) . BSPS is a large network of NHS laboratories serving 7 NHS hospital sites: Ashford & St Peter's, Frimley Park, Royal Berkshire, Royal Surrey, Heatherwood and Wexham Park.
The biochemistry specialist services department is strong clinically and analytically with an enthusiastic and supportive team of able chemical pathologists, clinical scientists and biomedical scientists providing a broad range of services including specialist analytical, interpretive and EQA schemes. Clinical services run by the department include bariatric, renal stone and lipid OPD clinics and a clinical investigation unit. The Department is a Supraregional Assay Service Laboratory for Peptide Hormones and Trace Elements. The department also run a specialist LCMS laboratory service. The Department works closely with the University of Surrey, which brings together a variety of analytical and clinical groups within the University and NHS.
The post holder will be employed by and primarily based in the specialist Laboratories at the Royal Surrey County NHS Trust in Guildford. Ideally experience LC-MS/MS would be desirable but training will be given if required.
Main duties of the job
To participate in the shift rota, where appropriate, to ensure a safe and high-quality provision of the Biochemistry Specialist Service at RSCH and throughout the Pathology Network.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
To perform the initial screening and further investigation of diagnostic tests producing complex quality diagnostic results in order to aid patient treatment and care.
To perform the initial screening and further complex investigations on clinical and forensic samples producing quality diagnostic results in order to aid patient treatment and care. To use specialist knowledge, complex analysers & analytical techniques and I.T in order to deliver the Biochemistry Specialist service to our users.
Although the job is primarily in the LCMS section of the laboratory the post is also to acquire and maintain multidisciplinary skills to enable the performing of Trace Elements and Peptide hormones tests delivering services in a multidisciplinary environment, where possible.
Being trained to undergraduate knowledge level in Blood Sciences or individual discipline and being trained to local competency in the complimentary disciplines (LCMS, Trace Elements and Peptide Hormones).
To use these specialist and generalist skills, along with complex analysers and IT solutions in order to deliver a quality service to our users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
To perform the initial screening and further investigation of diagnostic tests producing complex quality diagnostic results in order to aid patient treatment and care.
To perform the initial screening and further complex investigations on clinical and forensic samples producing quality diagnostic results in order to aid patient treatment and care. To use specialist knowledge, complex analysers & analytical techniques and I.T in order to deliver the Biochemistry Specialist service to our users.
Although the job is primarily in the LCMS section of the laboratory the post is also to acquire and maintain multidisciplinary skills to enable the performing of Trace Elements and Peptide hormones tests delivering services in a multidisciplinary environment, where possible.
Being trained to undergraduate knowledge level in Blood Sciences or individual discipline and being trained to local competency in the complimentary disciplines (LCMS, Trace Elements and Peptide Hormones).
To use these specialist and generalist skills, along with complex analysers and IT solutions in order to deliver a quality service to our users.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or equivalent qualification in Biomedical Sciences
- Health and Care Professions Council State Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- Holding the Specialist Portfolio of the IBMS in Biochemistry or an MSC in Biochemistry or Biomedical sciences
Desirable
- Specialist courses in other Blood Sciences specialism
- IT qualifications e.g. ECDL or higher
Knowledge
Essential
- Technical knowledge of Biochemistry
- CPD - Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
- Experience of a Blood Sciences or individual Blood Science discipline Laboratory
Desirable
- Knowledge and Experience in Mass spectrometry
- Knowledge of Laboratory IT systems
- Analyser problem-solving/troubleshooting experience
- Knowledge of Health and Safety, COSHH and risk policies
- Experience of On-call or shift work
- Experience of working as a Multidisciplinary BMS
- Familiar with MS Office package
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or equivalent qualification in Biomedical Sciences
- Health and Care Professions Council State Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- Holding the Specialist Portfolio of the IBMS in Biochemistry or an MSC in Biochemistry or Biomedical sciences
Desirable
- Specialist courses in other Blood Sciences specialism
- IT qualifications e.g. ECDL or higher
Knowledge
Essential
- Technical knowledge of Biochemistry
- CPD - Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
- Experience of a Blood Sciences or individual Blood Science discipline Laboratory
Desirable
- Knowledge and Experience in Mass spectrometry
- Knowledge of Laboratory IT systems
- Analyser problem-solving/troubleshooting experience
- Knowledge of Health and Safety, COSHH and risk policies
- Experience of On-call or shift work
- Experience of working as a Multidisciplinary BMS
- Familiar with MS Office package
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
