The Department of Blood Sciences is seeking to recruit an experienced Advanced Biomedical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry to help shape and improve the service we deliver to our patients. The successful candidate will work as part of an exceptional laboratory team, which provides both routine and more specialist assays 24/7 across both hospital sites.
The successful candidate will play a significant role in the operationalisation of two new laboratories in 2025, one of which will be a regional hub. This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be a key member of the Blood Sciences management team. Reporting to the Service Lead, they will be responsible for the operational delivery of a 24/7 Biochemistry service across both hospital sites, supported by the wider management team and other key scientific and clinical staff.
Candidates must be registered with the HCPC, hold an MSc (or level 7 equivalent) and have significant experience in the discipline of Clinical Biochemistry at a specialist level. Employment on annex 21 Band 7 would be considered for candidates with significant specialist knowledge and relevant experience, who are working towards the required level 7 qualification. Experience of working at this level in a similar role, of leading large teams, of quality management/service improvement and of laboratory automation would be advantageous for this senior role.
About us
Our Pathology services operate across two large university teaching hospitals in the Leeds Metropolitan area with a population of around 2.3 million and provide services both regionally and nationally. In addition to the new laboratory projects, construction on the new Leeds Children's Hospital is also about to start, which will include all in-patient maternity and specialist neonatal services to become the largest single site maternity centre in the UK.
The Department of Blood Sciences has a very engaged multi-disciplinary senior team and a well-developed quality management system. The successful candidate will be well supported by the wider scientific and clinical teams. The Blood Sciences Department is accredited to ISO15189 and by the IBMS as a training laboratory in both Clinical Biochemistry and Haematology. We encourage all candidates to make contact with us to discuss the role(s), informal visits can be arranged.
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Job responsibilities
To undertake highly specialist clinical technical investigations for the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease. This will require the complex analysis, interpretation and comparison of clinical samples.
To co-ordinate, validate and authorise the day to day technical activities of a section of the laboratory.
To ensure the training of technical, scientific and medical staff within area of specialist responsibility.
To lead where appropriate in quality activities such as audit, EQA review, validation, change and risk management.
To communicate highly complex and / or sensitive information to colleagues and other healthcare staff.
To lead and be accountable for a section of the laboratory discipline including involvement with HR procedures and deputising for more senior staff where appropriate.
In order to carry out the job sufficiently and effectively you will have successfully studied for a relevant degree, relevant masters degree, IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma, or equivalent qualification at Level 7 and be a HCPC registered healthcare scientist. Alternatively, under Annex 21 working towards (up to a maximum of 3 years) relevant masters degree IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma, or equivalent qualification at Level 7). In addition, you will have extensive experience within the speciality or related discipline. You will have developed a range of competencies and specialist knowledge within the discipline through extensive practical experience, in-house training and structured study and will continue to develop your skills and knowledge subject to the requirements of continuous professional development (CPD).
To fulfil your people governance responsibilities you will be required to undergo appropriate HR training, for example, in supervisory management. As a senior staff member you will be required to assist in the general management of the department, for example in areas such as basic HR functions, appraisal, incident investigation etc.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Extensive experience within the discipline of Clinical Biochemistry
* Evidence of significant leadership qualities
Desirable
* Experience of working at an Advanced BMS level
Other Criteria
Essential
* Physically able to move around and between sites
* Able to work flexibly to support service delivery
Qualifications
Essential
* BSc - relevant degree
* Relevant masters degree, IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma, or equivalent qualification at Level 7
Desirable
* Supervisory or management qualification
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
* Evidence of ongoing training within the discipline
* Participation in CPD schemes
* Willingness to undertake other formal study and in-house training
* Able to lead a team
* Able to work independently
* Flexible approach to work potentially across 24/7
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
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