Job summary
The post holder will be part of a team providing a Metabolic Clinical Biochemistry service to the Trust and South-West region. The post holder will work within the Metabolic, Neuroendocrine and Nutrition laboratory, predominantly within the specialist enzymes section, playing a critical role in the screening, diagnosis and monitoring of patients with lysosomal storage disorders by undertaking complex diagnostic tests.
Team working and communication skills are essential to this role, and the post holder will work directly with a range of both clinical and technical staff.
The post holder will be expected to understand the need for analytical quality and clinical urgency, taking appropriate action when finding abnormal results in order to maintain the highest standards of patient care.
In addition to their analytical skills, the post holder will be expected to supervise and train other technical and scientific staff as directed by the section senior.
The post holder will be expected to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and have UK based laboratory experience.
The post holder will have a normal working pattern of Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:30, working 37.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
- To follow protocols for performing a wide range of laboratory procedures, and maintain accurate records in relation to laboratory activities within the Metabolic, Neuroendocrine and Nutrition laboratory.
- To organise personal workload in response to the urgency and volume of requests.
- To inspect analytical quality control results and authorise the reporting of only those analytical results which satisfy established criteria.
- To recognise the importance of abnormal results, and to ensure that they are reported without delay. To ensure that appropriate follow-on tests are performed in line with the level of abnormality detected.
- To maintain equipment and workspace in a clean and functional condition.
- To accurately follow SOPs in a safe and precise manner.
- To ensure that analytical procedures and equipment not conforming to quality specifications are brought to the attention of the senior staff member
- To supervise Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants and assist in training all other grades of staff including Clinical staff.
- Liaising with Metabolic Clinical Scientists and other service users.
- Liaising with various staff groups to give an overview of the tests performed in the section and engage with third party reps that supply goods or services to the section.
- To establish, maintain and increase their knowledge, skills and competency. This includes maintaining a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio.
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
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Further information can be found in the attached job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Further information can be found in the attached job advert.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- The ability and interest to develop knowledge in the field of lysosomal storage disorders
- Ability to use Microsoft Windows and associated programmes such as Word & Excel.
- Competence to perform analytical tests.
- Good organisational and time management skills, and ability to plan own work.
- Be able to problem solve.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to represent the Department effectively in its relations with other Departments and externally.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Desirable
- Demonstrated interest in the laboratory investigation of inherited metabolic diseases
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Operational experience in an NHS Clinical Biochemistry laboratory.
- Understanding and experience of quality control systems.
- Understanding and experience of working to quality standards.
- Experience of laboratory computer systems.
- Able to demonstrate commitment to service improvements.
- Understanding of the critical importance of confidentiality.
Desirable
- Experience of document management systems (e.g. IQM).
- A good working knowledge of fluorescence and UV/VIS spectroscopy.
- Experience in manual biochemistry techniques especially enzymology.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc or equivalent in Biomedical Science.
- Registration with HCPC.
- Evidence of CPD.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good team member.
- Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with a wide range of laboratory staff and clinicians.
- Conscientious and proactive.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Manual dexterity for accuracy of pipetting.
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time.
- Understands the importance of adhering to protocol, significance of results and when to refer to clinical lead.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- The ability and interest to develop knowledge in the field of lysosomal storage disorders
- Ability to use Microsoft Windows and associated programmes such as Word & Excel.
- Competence to perform analytical tests.
- Good organisational and time management skills, and ability to plan own work.
- Be able to problem solve.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to represent the Department effectively in its relations with other Departments and externally.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Desirable
- Demonstrated interest in the laboratory investigation of inherited metabolic diseases
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Operational experience in an NHS Clinical Biochemistry laboratory.
- Understanding and experience of quality control systems.
- Understanding and experience of working to quality standards.
- Experience of laboratory computer systems.
- Able to demonstrate commitment to service improvements.
- Understanding of the critical importance of confidentiality.
Desirable
- Experience of document management systems (e.g. IQM).
- A good working knowledge of fluorescence and UV/VIS spectroscopy.
- Experience in manual biochemistry techniques especially enzymology.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc or equivalent in Biomedical Science.
- Registration with HCPC.
- Evidence of CPD.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good team member.
- Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with a wide range of laboratory staff and clinicians.
- Conscientious and proactive.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Manual dexterity for accuracy of pipetting.
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time.
- Understands the importance of adhering to protocol, significance of results and when to refer to clinical lead.
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)
