Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our Haematology and Transfusion Department.
Specialist BMS carry out analyses on blood, body fluids, tissues, and cells to determine the presence or absence of disease; this enables diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of the effectiveness of treatment. Biomedical Scientists also carry out population screening for inherited or malignant disorders.
Specialist BMS generally work without guidance or supervision to complete delegated tasks involved in the delivery of a clinical pathology service that enables high standards of patient care. Specialist BMS work as autonomous practitioners to provide a Pathology service for the Trusts outside routine working hours.
The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change
Main duties of the job
Specialist BMS rotate throughout the department and are able to carry out the full analytical repertoire of tests and will have gained a greater depth of knowledge in specific areas. The post holder is required to participate in the 24 hours shift pattern. Cross-Training in other traditional disciplines may also be required and will be expected to work on any site where Pathology is provided by St Helens and Knowsley NHS Teaching Trust (STHK) and Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust (SOHT).
Specialist BMS are good problem solvers and as a member of a team are required to be good communicators to ensure effective continuity of the service.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification with all the detailed information required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification with all the detailed information required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with Health and Care Professions Council
- A recognised Biomedical Science degree with honours which is acceptable to the Health Professions Council
Desirable
- IBMS Specialist portfolio
- Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Scientist
- Willing to pursue further qualification
Experience
Essential
- Detailed working knowledge of laboratory information and management computer systems and standard IT packages e.g. work processing and spread sheets
- Experience of CPD by portfolio
- Ability to work within all areas of department
- Understands theoretical and practical laboratory procedures
- Understand basic quality control procedures
- Ability to organise own workload and that of subordinate staff
- Show understanding of H&S requirements, including COSHH regulations
Desirable
- Experience of presentations
- Exhibit competency to work alone out of core hours
- Familiarity and compliance with UKAs Accreditation requirements
Skills
Essential
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
- Willing and able to learn new skills
- Ability to use initiative
Desirable
- Problem solving
- Posesses highly developed technical skills
Other
Essential
- Personable, friendly demeanour
- Well organised
- Willing to work flexibly
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to work alone to provide an out of hours service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with Health and Care Professions Council
- A recognised Biomedical Science degree with honours which is acceptable to the Health Professions Council
Desirable
- IBMS Specialist portfolio
- Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Scientist
- Willing to pursue further qualification
Experience
Essential
- Detailed working knowledge of laboratory information and management computer systems and standard IT packages e.g. work processing and spread sheets
- Experience of CPD by portfolio
- Ability to work within all areas of department
- Understands theoretical and practical laboratory procedures
- Understand basic quality control procedures
- Ability to organise own workload and that of subordinate staff
- Show understanding of H&S requirements, including COSHH regulations
Desirable
- Experience of presentations
- Exhibit competency to work alone out of core hours
- Familiarity and compliance with UKAs Accreditation requirements
Skills
Essential
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
- Willing and able to learn new skills
- Ability to use initiative
Desirable
- Problem solving
- Posesses highly developed technical skills
Other
Essential
- Personable, friendly demeanour
- Well organised
- Willing to work flexibly
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to work alone to provide an out of hours service
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).
