Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Biochemistry
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
An opportunity has arisen for a HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join us at the Queens Hospital Burton of Derbyshire Pathology in a full-time permanent role. We have full UKAS ISO15189:2012 accreditation and are also accredited with the IBMS as a training laboratory. You would be based in the busy Automated Biochemistry and Special Biochemistry sections of the laboratory helping to deliver technical excellence with enthusiasm, attention to detail and a professional, can-do attitude.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join the 24/7 shift system following training and competency assessment undertaking early, late, day, night, weekend and bank holiday shifts. The ability to work autonomously for long periods of time as part of the 24/7 shift rota is essential as is a flexible approach to working to ensure that the service needs are met.
As a Health Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist, to lead and supervise the day-to-day delivery of a diagnostic service of Clinical Biochemistry, which includes the Automation section (2 x Cobas 8000 and P612), Immunology (Phadia 250), HbA1c's (TOSOH G11), EQA section and Osmo1. To work closely with senior staff in Haematology, Blood Bank and specimen reception to ensure the smooth running of the blood sciences service.
The role involves but is not limited to the following:
* Processing and validation of patient specimens
* Telephoning abnormal results in line with laboratory protocols
* Appropriate referral of abnormal results to clinicians
* Monitoring of reagent and consumable stocks
* Maintenance of equipment
* Service development inclusive of quality management activities and projects.
* Effective communication and team working
* Experience of using our current equipment and software Q-Pulse and WinPath Enterprise would be an advantage but full training will be given.
Closing date of applications: 11 March 2025
Interview date: 26 February 2025
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
* On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
* IBMS accredited degree in biomedical sciences or equivalent.
* Working towards MSc or higher specialist diploma in biomedical sciences
* Experience working as a band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Registration
* HCPC Registered
Experience
* Demonstrable experience post HCPC registration working in a clinical pathology laboratory
* Experience of fully automated techniques
* Experience with current equipment
* Experience of training and supervision of other staff members
* Experience of troubleshooting complex laboratory technical equipment
Other
* Awareness of QMS activities/ISO 15189
* Participation in a 24/7 service inclusive of nights
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.
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