Job summaryWe are looking for an enthusiastic HCPC State Registered Biomedical Scientist to join the Clinical Biochemistry section of our busy, friendly, Blood Sciences department.
The successful candidate will be required to work at both Bedfordshire Hospital Laboratory sites based on service needs.
Once fully trained, they will be expected to participate in the 24/7 shift pattern across both sites where required.
The department has UKAS accreditation, IBMS/HCPC training status and is one of a few organisations to have Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, & Transfusion Science National School of Healthcare Science accredited training status for clinical sciences.
We are committed to developing our services further, through expansion of on-site testing and integration with other services.
Main duties of the jobAs a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist you will:
Be responsible for conducting the day to day operations and technical aspects within Biochemistry in accordance with established protocols and standards.
Support the departmental laboratory seniors in the delivery of a high quality, efficient and effective service.
Be required to work across both our Luton and Bedford sites and once fully trained participate in the 24/7 shift rota.
Assist in delivering of training in accordance with the departmental training policy.
Be accountable for own professional actions.
About usBedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description Job responsibilitiesThe Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities. The post holder will conduct day to day operations and technical aspects of the department, for which they are employed. They will work closely with the departmental laboratory manager and laboratory senior, to ensure an effective delivery of services in line with the other blood science disciplines.
The post holder will assist the departmental laboratory senior in the delivery of a high quality, efficient and effective service, through the Quality Management System [QMS] and quality monitoring process using key performance indicators. In conjunction with the departmentallaboratory manager and laboratory senior, the post holder will maintain an effective operational structure for blood sciences ensuring the professional infra-structure is maintained to assist other staff to undertake training and achieve competencies for UKAS accreditation standards.
The post holder is expected to coordinate clinical activities with the departmental clinical team.
They will be expected to implement policies and procedures, relevant to their grade, that the service is required to comply with; including UKAS standards, national and European legislation and discipline specific regulatory bodies.
The post holder will have responsibilities for and support staff in the department of employment, including training, development, and performance.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities. The post holder will conduct day to day operations and technical aspects of the department, for which they are employed. They will work closely with the departmental laboratory manager and laboratory senior, to ensure an effective delivery of services in line with the other blood science disciplines.
The post holder will assist the departmental laboratory senior in the delivery of a high quality, efficient and effective service, through the Quality Management System [QMS] and quality monitoring process using key performance indicators. In conjunction with the departmentallaboratory manager and laboratory senior, the post holder will maintain an effective operational structure for blood sciences ensuring the professional infra-structure is maintained to assist other staff to undertake training and achieve competencies for UKAS accreditation standards.
The post holder is expected to coordinate clinical activities with the departmental clinical team.
They will be expected to implement policies and procedures, relevant to their grade, that the service is required to comply with; including UKAS standards, national and European legislation and discipline specific regulatory bodies.
The post holder will have responsibilities for and support staff in the department of employment, including training, development, and performance.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential - HCPC registered - Completed an Institute of Biomedical Scientist (IBMS) accredited degree (BSc) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent and demonstrable experience at BMS level.
- Completed an IBMS portfolio
Experience Essential - Knowledge of Clinical Biochemistry Procedures. Experience of working in a BMS role in Biomedical Science
- knowledge of UKAS & ISO 15189 standards
Other Essential - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, at all levels.
- Good listening skills
Knowledge Essential - Knowledge of Biomedical Science
- Fully conversant within the Biomedical methodology, and ability to work without supervision, but within the parameters of the role descriptor.
- Accurate input of data while working under pressure
- Ability to plan own work and the work of others
Personal skills Essential - Personal integrity - leading by example
- Drive and determination
- Adjust quickly to change in circumstances
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential - HCPC registered - Completed an Institute of Biomedical Scientist (IBMS) accredited degree (BSc) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent and demonstrable experience at BMS level.
- Completed an IBMS portfolio
Experience Essential - Knowledge of Clinical Biochemistry Procedures. Experience of working in a BMS role in Biomedical Science
- knowledge of UKAS & ISO 15189 standards
Other Essential - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, at all levels.
- Good listening skills
Knowledge Essential - Knowledge of Biomedical Science
- Fully conversant within the Biomedical methodology, and ability to work without supervision, but within the parameters of the role descriptor.
- Accurate input of data while working under pressure
- Ability to plan own work and the work of others
Personal skills Essential - Personal integrity - leading by example
- Drive and determination
- Adjust quickly to change in circumstances
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 .
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. .
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 .
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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details Employer nameBedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
AddressLuton and Dunstable Hospital
Lewsey Road
Luton
LU4 0DZ
United Kingdom
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