Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Advance Biomedical Scientist to joint the Clinical Chemistry teams at Airedale General Hospital and Bradford Royal Infirmary.
Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP is an innovative joint-venture pathology service between Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust. This partnership delivers a high quality pathology service through collaboration between three Trusts for the benefit of patient and service users.
Airedale Hospital is located on the edge of the Yorkshire dales, with good transport links surrounding areas. Steeton and Silsden train station is located a short walk from the Hospital, and offers direct train links to Leeds, Bradford and Skipton.
Main duties of the job
The role will form a key part of the Cross site Chemistry senior team, working with the Section mangers to harmonise and improve processes across the department, particularly related to EQA and IQC processes. The successful candidate will need significant experience working within an Clinical Chemistry laboratory, preferably at Advanced Biomedical Scientist level.
This role will include leadership and staff management responsibilities such as carrying out appraisals, and experience of these areas will be an advantage.
The successful candidate will be required to provide leadership in all sections within the chemistry department. These areas include chemistry and, immunology, along with specialist areas such as electrophoresis and serology.
The department utilises a range of automated and semi-automated equipment across both sites, including Beckman AU, DXI and automation systems.
Candidates will need to be enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities supported by well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to support individual and team working.
About us
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
- Cycle to Work
- Travel Scheme
- Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
- Onsite Nursery
- Buying and Selling Annual Leave
- Car Leasing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Health and Wellbeing
- Extensive Reward Scheme
- Counselling Service
- Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
- Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
- Committed to Quality of Care
- Compassion
- Working together for patients
- Improving Lives
- Everyone Counts
- Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
NB. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should sufficient suitable candidates apply.
Informal visits are actively encouraged for candidates; further information can be obtained by contacting Gillian Day, Clinical Chemistry Section Manager on 01535 292909, email gillian.day@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
NB. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should sufficient suitable candidates apply.
Informal visits are actively encouraged for candidates; further information can be obtained by contacting Gillian Day, Clinical Chemistry Section Manager on 01535 292909, email gillian.day@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Clinical chemistry or equivalent qualification or experience that evidences work at equivalent level
- Relevant post graduate qualification conducive with Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science Status (MSc)
Desirable
- Membership of professional body such as IBMS
- Holds a General Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant discipline specific experience and knowledge
- Experience of working within a Clinical chemistry laboratory
- Evidence of Continuous Profession Development
- Experience of Pathology IT systems
- Experience of Pathology Quality management systems
- Experience of training junior staff
- Experience of implementing new techniques and technologies
- Experience of writing/ reviewing SOPs in line with local or national guidelines
Desirable
- Experience of serology and virology and other specialist areas within Clinical Chemistry
- Human Resource management experience and skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Methodical with effective organisational skills in the workplace. Able to prioritise workload to work effectively under pressure.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Clinical chemistry or equivalent qualification or experience that evidences work at equivalent level
- Relevant post graduate qualification conducive with Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science Status (MSc)
Desirable
- Membership of professional body such as IBMS
- Holds a General Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant discipline specific experience and knowledge
- Experience of working within a Clinical chemistry laboratory
- Evidence of Continuous Profession Development
- Experience of Pathology IT systems
- Experience of Pathology Quality management systems
- Experience of training junior staff
- Experience of implementing new techniques and technologies
- Experience of writing/ reviewing SOPs in line with local or national guidelines
Desirable
- Experience of serology and virology and other specialist areas within Clinical Chemistry
- Human Resource management experience and skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Methodical with effective organisational skills in the workplace. Able to prioritise workload to work effectively under pressure.
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).
