Senior Biomedical Scientist - Clinical Biochemistry
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Pathology departments at University Hospitals North Tees and Hartlepool (NTH) and South Tees Hospitals (STH) are working collaboratively to develop a joint service called Tees Valley Pathology (TVP) with services being delivered on all hospital sites. The expectation this post will cover TVP - James Cook University Hospital, North Tees University Hospital and Friarage, Northallerton.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified HCPC State Registered Biomedical Scientists (minimum, 3 years post registration experience) from across the Tees Valley Pathology Service for the post Senior Biomedical Scientist in the Clinical Chemistry Department at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust laboratories at The James Cook University Hospital Middlesbrough and The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
Main duties of the job
Tees Valley Pathology provide a wide range of investigations to support the clinical activity within a busy progressive Trust and surrounding primary care locations.
The Clinical Chemistry department is well equipped, with a Siemens Labcell system and associated analysers performing the bulk of the automated tests, supported by a variety of stand-alone automation and manual systems to provide the esoteric work. The Department is accredited by UKAS against ISO15189. There is a 24/7 shift system in operation in which the successful candidate will be required to participate across all sites.
The Senior Biomedical Scientists manage the sections of the laboratory, supervise and train staff and assist with the development of the laboratory. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with strong leadership skills to enhance the team.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to developing excellence and staff motivation is high on the agenda. Good interpersonal and organisational skills are essential for this post.
Job responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available as part of expressions of interest process for staff to apply for the vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* HCPC Registration
* Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)
* FIBMS, Master's degree or specialist training and experience to master's level equivalent.
Knowledge
* Advanced knowledge of laboratory techniques and Biomedical science
* Working knowledge of Pathology IT systems.
* Knowledge of ISO15189 standards
* Knowledge of relevant legislation and Health & Safety measures
Experience
* Significant post registration experience at Specialist Biomedical Scientist level or equivalent in Biochemistry
* Experience of using instrumentation and specialised techniques within Biochemistry
* Evidence of mentorship for specialist and registration portfolios.
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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