Job summary
We are looking for a BMS in Clinical Biochemistry at CDDFT
in our very busy Department of Blood Sciences which processes 1500-2000 samples
per site each day.
Nominal Base will be University Hospital of North Durham but
you will be expected to travel to and work at the other sites within the Trust
if required. Blood sciences at CDDFT is a very busy laboratory with much to
offer the successful candidate. You will be a proactive member of the Blood
Sciences Team, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential
as is the ability to work within a team processing a high workload of
specimens. You should have great multi-tasking ability, have excellent organisational
skills and attention to detail and be able to appropriately prioritise urgent
work.
The job description is generic for all Blood
Sciences BMS staff and all necessary training will be provided but evidence and
experience in a UK laboratory in Biochemistry is preferred. APPLICANTS PLEASE
NOTE THAT RELEVANT EXPERIENCE SHOULD HAVE BEEN OBTAINED WITHIN THE LAST THREE
YEARS
Main duties of the job
Main tasks include:
Maintaining and running automated analysers in accordance
with laboratory protocols, performing QC. Investigating and troubleshooting QC
failures and spurious test results.
Performing manual tests and recording the results
Booking patient samples on to the Laboratory Computer System
and ensuring the correct test requests are inputted. Centrifuging samples.
Authorising results and forwarding abnormals to Clinical
Scientists as required
Managing pending test lists, prioritising urgent work to
meet turnaround times
Answering telephone queries and liaising with other Trust
staff and the general public.
Stock control including ordering, receiving and receipting
deliveries, documenting and organising batches of reagents and performing
verification tasks
Assist in the training and competency assessment of new Band
4
Please refer to the Job Description and Personal
Specification for full details.
About us
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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The Blood Sciences Department is UKAS accredited and part of
your role will be to complete all required quality documentation including
training, competency and CPD.
Clinical Biochemistry at CDDFT processes approximately
800,000 samples per year utilising Siemens Atellica systems as well as HbA1c
testing, xanthochromia analysis. The laboratory continuously assesses and
improves its testing repertoire. The LIMS is provided by Clinisys Winpath.
Experience of the above is advantageous but not essential as
all necessary training will be provided.
Main Specialist BMS tasks are
Performing complex analyses
Authorising results, reflexing tests as required, referring
abnormals to Consultants.
Ensuring analysers maintained, calibrated and quality
controlled and troubleshooting any issues
Providing results in a timely manner in emergency
situations, you must be able to prioritise, multi-task, keep calm and have
excellent communiation skills in emergency scenarios.
Training and supervising Band 4 staff
The department operates a 24/7 shift system covering
dayshifts, late shifts, nightshifts weekends and Bank Holidays which the
successful applicant must participate in. There is currently one BMS covering
Biochemistry on each site after 2030 and at weekends.
Cross-site cover will be required at the other sites to meet
the needs of the service.
NB: This is NOT a training post and candidates who are not
HCPC registered will not be considered. This is due to the short-term nature of
this post. The successful post holder will be required to participate in the
departments 24/7 shift rota after a short period of training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Blood Sciences Department is UKAS accredited and part of
your role will be to complete all required quality documentation including
training, competency and CPD.
Clinical Biochemistry at CDDFT processes approximately
800,000 samples per year utilising Siemens Atellica systems as well as HbA1c
testing, xanthochromia analysis. The laboratory continuously assesses and
improves its testing repertoire. The LIMS is provided by Clinisys Winpath.
Experience of the above is advantageous but not essential as
all necessary training will be provided.
Main Specialist BMS tasks are
Performing complex analyses
Authorising results, reflexing tests as required, referring
abnormals to Consultants.
Ensuring analysers maintained, calibrated and quality
controlled and troubleshooting any issues
Providing results in a timely manner in emergency
situations, you must be able to prioritise, multi-task, keep calm and have
excellent communiation skills in emergency scenarios.
Training and supervising Band 4 staff
The department operates a 24/7 shift system covering
dayshifts, late shifts, nightshifts weekends and Bank Holidays which the
successful applicant must participate in. There is currently one BMS covering
Biochemistry on each site after 2030 and at weekends.
Cross-site cover will be required at the other sites to meet
the needs of the service.
NB: This is NOT a training post and candidates who are not
HCPC registered will not be considered. This is due to the short-term nature of
this post. The successful post holder will be required to participate in the
departments 24/7 shift rota after a short period of training.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Shift work
- Out of hours work
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Computer literate
- Working towards the specialist diploma
- Science / English / Math A-levels
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Organise own work activites
- Prioritisation of duties
- Communication
- Medical / Scientific terminology
- Numerical : Calculations etc
- Manual dexterity, Tests and analysers
- Precise and accurate work performance
Experience
Essential
- Relevant laboratory experience
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Shift work
- Out of hours work
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Computer literate
- Working towards the specialist diploma
- Science / English / Math A-levels
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Organise own work activites
- Prioritisation of duties
- Communication
- Medical / Scientific terminology
- Numerical : Calculations etc
- Manual dexterity, Tests and analysers
- Precise and accurate work performance
Experience
Essential
- Relevant laboratory experience
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).
