Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity within Health Services Laboratories located at the Whittington Hospital, to recruit a Senior Biomedical Scientist for Biochemistry.
Applications are invited from committed, motivated and enthusiastic individuals who wish to extend their skills and be instrumental in moving the department into an exciting future. The newly formed Essential Services Laboratory (ESL) at the Whittington hospital is about to undertake significant upgrades to the facilities and equipment and is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior BMS to be involved in verification of analysers and transfer of service from the current lab to the new ESL following completion of the building works.
If you would like to be involved in shaping the future of the pathology services at HSL and are HCPC Registered with an accredited Biomedical Science Degree and post registration experience, you are invited to apply.
Main duties of the job
Significant experience of working in a Biochemistry laboratory is essential and experience of verification of equipment/assays, change management, and staff management would be advantageous. You will be part of a team responsible for the day to day running of the routine Biochemistry section and have the opportunity to play an integral part in introducing new methodologies and technologies and providing a service of the highest standard to our service users.
The post holder will have opportunities for further development, with responsibilities for quality and training dependent on experience. The department has an excellent training programme to develop staffto realise their potential and career advancement.
You will be working 37.5 hrs per week on a 24/7 shift pattern.
About us
At HSL we offer a variety of excellent staff benefits including:
Training and development opportunities supporting professional development
Annual performance related salary review
As we are a private company we are not restricted by salary bandings and so are able to negotiate appropriate salaries based on experience. This also means that annual salary reviews do not hit a band ceiling.
Discounted gym membership we have a corporate gym membership scheme with Better Gyms
Cash healthcare plan cash back on a variety of healthcare costs including dentist and opticians
Sick Pay Entitlement 5 paid days in the first year of employment, 20 days thereafter
Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover
Life Assurance providing salary continuation for long term illness -six months qualifying period
Employee Assistance Programme supporting staff wellbeing
Season Ticket Loan Scheme interest free loan for the cost of annual travel ticket
Perkbox Access to additional staff perks and benefits such as high street discounts
Company Pension Scheme company and staff contributions which increase with service
Competitive annual leave allowance-28 days
Flexible working hours 37.5 hours standard working week
Job description
Job responsibilities
An experienced Biomedical Scientist to lead a team of staff in a section of the department with
responsibility for providing a comprehensive, high quality laboratory medicine
service to all HSL clients. The Senior Biomedical Scientist must use a
combination of knowledge, decision making, organisational and supervisory
skills to ensure that the appropriate testing is performed safely, accurately
and in a timely manner, on each sample received.
Main duties
1.
To co-ordinate
and participate in the routine processing of specimens; and to allocate work to
the other BMS and MLA staff to ensure a smooth workflow.
2.
To ensure that
for each sample the appropriate requested investigations are performed in a
timely manner.
3. To ensure that specialised and urgent specimens are
appropriately dealt with.
4.
To participate in the technical
work as required.
5.
To ensure appropriate maintenance
and safe use of equipment.
6. To
assist in the development of rotas in conjunction with the other senior
biomedical staff and ensure that they are operated correctly, and to liaise with the other senior BMS staff to
provide continuous cover from the start of each day.
7. To co-ordinate adequate supplies of laboratory
consumables and reagents and co-ordinate their stock control.
8.
To contribute
to audit activities.
9. To contribute to the maintenance and development of
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
10. To be involved in staff recruitment for Medical
Laboratory Assistant and Biomedical Scientist grades, and to conduct appraisals
as required.
11. To undertake method development and evaluation as
directed by departmental manager, with inputting into service development.
12. Deputise for departmental manager as required.
Training
and Education
1.
To be competent in the area of work
for which you have supervisory responsibility.
2.
To make sure that the training
documentation is up to date and complies with UKAS, HCPC and IBMS regulations.
3. To further develop junior colleagues by assisting in the
training of trainee BMS, AP and MLA staff.
4.
To undertake teaching, competency
and induction of new staff in conjunction with the other senior biomedical
staff, and be actively involved in staff meetings and seminars.
5. To keep abreast of current developments in the field and
attend courses and meetings as relevant.
6. To continue own personal and professional development by
participation in a recognised CPD scheme. To maintain registration
with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
7. To maintain own personal development
and attend departmental meetings as required.
8. To undertake mandatory training as per the requirements
of the contracts with the HSL
Job description
Job responsibilities
An experienced Biomedical Scientist to lead a team of staff in a section of the department with
responsibility for providing a comprehensive, high quality laboratory medicine
service to all HSL clients. The Senior Biomedical Scientist must use a
combination of knowledge, decision making, organisational and supervisory
skills to ensure that the appropriate testing is performed safely, accurately
and in a timely manner, on each sample received.
Main duties
1.
To co-ordinate
and participate in the routine processing of specimens; and to allocate work to
the other BMS and MLA staff to ensure a smooth workflow.
2.
To ensure that
for each sample the appropriate requested investigations are performed in a
timely manner.
3. To ensure that specialised and urgent specimens are
appropriately dealt with.
4.
To participate in the technical
work as required.
5.
To ensure appropriate maintenance
and safe use of equipment.
6. To
assist in the development of rotas in conjunction with the other senior
biomedical staff and ensure that they are operated correctly, and to liaise with the other senior BMS staff to
provide continuous cover from the start of each day.
7. To co-ordinate adequate supplies of laboratory
consumables and reagents and co-ordinate their stock control.
8.
To contribute
to audit activities.
9. To contribute to the maintenance and development of
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
10. To be involved in staff recruitment for Medical
Laboratory Assistant and Biomedical Scientist grades, and to conduct appraisals
as required.
11. To undertake method development and evaluation as
directed by departmental manager, with inputting into service development.
12. Deputise for departmental manager as required.
Training
and Education
1.
To be competent in the area of work
for which you have supervisory responsibility.
2.
To make sure that the training
documentation is up to date and complies with UKAS, HCPC and IBMS regulations.
3. To further develop junior colleagues by assisting in the
training of trainee BMS, AP and MLA staff.
4.
To undertake teaching, competency
and induction of new staff in conjunction with the other senior biomedical
staff, and be actively involved in staff meetings and seminars.
5. To keep abreast of current developments in the field and
attend courses and meetings as relevant.
6. To continue own personal and professional development by
participation in a recognised CPD scheme. To maintain registration
with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
7. To maintain own personal development
and attend departmental meetings as required.
8. To undertake mandatory training as per the requirements
of the contracts with the HSL
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in pathology disciplines consistent with State Registration
- requirement.
- MSc or equivalent experience in a relevant subject
- Current registration with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational skills.
- To work accurately, neatly and efficiently. Attention to detail is very
- important.
- To work in a team.
- Basic Keyboard skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
- To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- To work on own initiative
- To communicate efficiently in English
- Use of laboratory equipment relevant to the specialty
- Experience of utilising statistical analysis software.
- To be able to write and review SOPs
Experience
Essential
- Working in a routine diagnostic laboratory
- Demonstrate experience of working to a laboratory Quality Management System proficiency in relevant techniques
- Minimum 3 years HCPC registration
- Experience of using a Laboratory Information System
- Experience of supervising staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in pathology disciplines consistent with State Registration
- requirement.
- MSc or equivalent experience in a relevant subject
- Current registration with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational skills.
- To work accurately, neatly and efficiently. Attention to detail is very
- important.
- To work in a team.
- Basic Keyboard skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
- To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- To work on own initiative
- To communicate efficiently in English
- Use of laboratory equipment relevant to the specialty
- Experience of utilising statistical analysis software.
- To be able to write and review SOPs
Experience
Essential
- Working in a routine diagnostic laboratory
- Demonstrate experience of working to a laboratory Quality Management System proficiency in relevant techniques
- Minimum 3 years HCPC registration
- Experience of using a Laboratory Information System
- Experience of supervising staff
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).
