Job summary
As Senior Biomedical Scientist the post holder is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Main Laboratory. The post holder will be performing a wide range of highly specialised and diagnostic techniques, to deliver a fit-for-purpose laboratory service. These tasks include analysis, technical validation, to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and effective resource to meet service requirements and turnaround times and drive continuous quality improvement and the development of the quality management system in the laboratory section. This requires the post holder to communicate with others including those of their grade, more senior staff and clinicians as well as maintaining adequate supplies of reagents and consumables. The post holder will also undertake analytical, technical, and administrative trouble shooting to ensure reliable service delivery. The post holder will be required to undertake their responsibilities within any of the sections of the department. They will be expected to maintain competency and specialist knowledge for the work therein. The post holder will be a laboratory specialist lead and lead a team. They discharge these duties either working alone to departmental, national, or professional guidance and policies or as leader of a laboratory team to implement policies and procedures.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
The post holder will join the Senior Biomedical Scientist team in the histology department. This will also include offering specialist advice to staff and service users; first-line staff management (incl. rostering, delivering training/development and performance management); management of materials; representation at relevant specialist meetings. An on-call service is provided which the post holder will participate in as part of a rotation.
The post holder will have significant demonstrable experience of working in a busy main lab area and will be expected to undertake self-directed learning as part of a formal development plan. They must have knowledge of all aspects of health and safety associated with laboratory procedures and will have a keen eye for detail and a desire to expand and develop the service.
All HCPC registered staff are expected to maintain evidence of CPD which should be up to date and relevant to their post. The Department supports training and development and participation in e.g. advanced IBMS qualifications would be considered where applicable.
Questions to be answered within application:
1. Briefly describe your experience validation of equipment.
2. Describe your involvement and experience with a QMS and UKAS.
3. Describe your involvement and experience with staff training/supervision.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
State registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
MSc, Equivalent academic achievement ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) OR Equivalent Level 7 Post Graduate Certification or Diploma (May consider a Learning contract for candidates who are working towards a level 7 qualification. Some funding maybe available for the L7 qualification for candidates with relevant experience).
Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines.
Post registration specialty training in accordance with Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) guidelines.
Desirable
Attended formal management course.
Good awareness of current issues within Pathology locally and nationally.
Experience
Essential
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Discipline specific proficiency for HCPC registration.
Significant post registration experience in a specific laboratory discipline.
A specialised knowledge of biomedical science theory and practice in the relevant field.
Troubleshooting in a specialised laboratory environment.
Quality control and assurance.
Practices laboratory health and safety.
Knowledge and understanding of laboratory quality management systems and relevant regulatory body accreditation standards.
HCPC and IBMS professional standards, ethics, and proficiencies.
Desirable
Evidence of supervisory role or experience.
Understanding of accreditation within labs (e.g. ISO 15189, MHRA).
Evidence of HR and Personnel experience.
Additional Criteria
Essential
Numerate and able to undertake scientific calculations with and without the use of aides.
Ability to work in and lead a team.
Manage workload effectively when the workload is unpredictable and there are competing demands (medical emergency).
Manual dexterity to undertake highly specialised techniques.
Effective and accurate keyboard and mouse skills.
Effective communication skills both written and oral.
Effective interpersonal and motivational skills.
Demonstrate logical thought processes and the ability to solve problems and plan remedial action.
Demonstrate good organisational, planning and time management skills.
Ability to influence and negotiate with all grades of staff.
Reliable.
Punctual.
Ability to work shifts in order to support 24/7 laboratory service provision on UHB Laboratory facilities.
Able to participate in Duty Manager Rota for out of hours service as required.
Desirable
To show how they have introduced a change to improve a service.
Evidence of project management.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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