Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the department of Biochemistry Automation at Bristol Royal Infirmary for a Senior Biomedical Scientist. Applications are invited from suitably experienced, committed, highly motivated, quality driven, and enthusiastic individuals who will senior Biomedical Scientist colleagues in delivering a high quality service.
The department will be soon implementing a new state of the art automated solution from Beckman Coulter Diagnostics (1x AU5822, 1xAU5812, 2 DxI 800s and DxA track). This new solution also includes an improved laboratory layout and workflow. The post holder will be required to assist in the implementation of the new solution whilst also ensuring the current system (2x Roche Cobas 8000s & 1 Roche Cobas 6000 lines) delivers a high quality service for patients and service users.
Please note: Advert may close early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
- Manage the daily activities of staff within the section to maintain service provision.
- Ensure that the quality of the scientific, technical work of the section and the results produced meet departmental key performance standards
- Monitor performance of analytical equipment through periodic iQC and EQA review.
- Attend and provide reports for senior staff meetings.
- Support staff in the transition from current to new automated solution within the department.
- Operate within the quality management and clinical governance processes currently in place.
- Escalate any adverse incidents or service disruptions to the Principal BMS.
- Participate in out of hours shifts, where required.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- HCPC approved Biomedical Science degree (or equivalent) State Registration with the HCPC.
- Relevant Masters degree (MSc) or Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science (F.I.B.M.S) or equivalent.
- 3+ years BMS experience working in relevant routine clinical laboratory.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Sound practical and theoretical knowledge of all routine aspects of the laboratory.
- Good knowledge of EQA and IQC practices.
- Good knowledge and understanding of verification and validation principles.
- Quality and health and safety experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Experience of producing documents that meet ISO 15189 standards.
- Computer Literacy.
Desirable
- Managerial and administrative experience.
- Experience of supervising or managing staff.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to supervise and motivate a team.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Effective listening skills.
- Able to work well within a team.
- Ability to deal with difficult technical and team problems effectively.
- Be able to adapt to changing work patterns.
- Effective communication skills - confident and assertive.
- Methodical and conscientious approach.
- Ability to organise and plan work.
- Good telephone manner.
- Experience in training and teaching BMS and other healthcare professionals.
- Manual dexterity.
- Ability to handle and resolve conflict effectively and differences of opinion.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- HCPC approved Biomedical Science degree (or equivalent) State Registration with the HCPC.
- Relevant Masters degree (MSc) or Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science (F.I.B.M.S) or equivalent.
- 3+ years BMS experience working in relevant routine clinical laboratory.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Sound practical and theoretical knowledge of all routine aspects of the laboratory.
- Good knowledge of EQA and IQC practices.
- Good knowledge and understanding of verification and validation principles.
- Quality and health and safety experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Experience of producing documents that meet ISO 15189 standards.
- Computer Literacy.
Desirable
- Managerial and administrative experience.
- Experience of supervising or managing staff.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to supervise and motivate a team.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Effective listening skills.
- Able to work well within a team.
- Ability to deal with difficult technical and team problems effectively.
- Be able to adapt to changing work patterns.
- Effective communication skills - confident and assertive.
- Methodical and conscientious approach.
- Ability to organise and plan work.
- Good telephone manner.
- Experience in training and teaching BMS and other healthcare professionals.
- Manual dexterity.
- Ability to handle and resolve conflict effectively and differences of opinion.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Marlborough Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
