Advanced Biomedical Scientist

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Advanced Biomedical Scientist to join the Haematology and Coagulation Department as a Training Officer. You will lead training activities, support staff through IBMS Registration and Specialist Portfolios, and collaborate with senior scientific staff to develop services and staff progression.

The role requires HCPC registration, a minimum of three years post-registration experience and active CPD, with a focus on

Qualifications

• HCPC approved Biomedical Science degree (BSc) or other HCPC approved degree/top ups
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of current CPD activities
• MSc or equivalent level of knowledge in relevant discipline
• Specialist portfolio in relevant discipline or equivalent level of knowledge/experience
• Experience of working at band 6 level to include supervision/leadership and troubleshooting non-routine issues

Responsibilities

• Lead and support training activities across the department and provide guidance to staff undertaking IBMS Registration Portfolios, Specialist Portfolios and apprenticeship programmes
• Undertake staff appraisals and monitor training progress
• Write, review and update SOPs, competency assessments and training materials to ensure compliance with accreditation requirements
• Perform audits and contribute to quality improvement initiatives
• Support day-to-day operational management of the department and act as a source of scientific and technical expertise
• Based at Southampton General Hospital within the Haematology and Coagulation Department

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

HCPC approved Biomedical Science degree (BSc)

MSc or equivalent

Tools

Specialist portfolio

Job description

Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Haematology & Coagulation including training officer responsibilities., You'll play a key role in maintaining high standards of training, quality and patient care whilst working closely with senior scientific staff, training officers and departmental managers. Reporting to the Section Manager, you'll collaborate with colleagues across Laboratory Medicine and the wider Trust to support service development, staff progression and continuous improvement., You'll lead and support training activities across the department, providing guidance to staff undertaking IBMS Registration Portfolios, Specialist Portfolios and apprenticeship programmes.You'll undertake staff appraisals, monitor training progress and work closely with departmental Training Officers, educational providers and external stakeholders.You'll write, review and update SOPs, competency assessments and training materials to ensure compliance with departmental and accreditation requirements.You'll perform audits, contribute to quality improvement initiatives and support the continual development of our quality management system.You'll undertake a range of routine and specialist Haematology and Coagulation investigations and contribute to the introduction and validation of new procedures and equipment.You'll support the day-to-day operational management of the department and act as a source of scientific and technical expertise for colleagues.
You'll need to be HCPC registered and hold current IBMS Membership or Fellowship. You'll need a minimum of three years' post-registration experience and be able to demonstrate active continuing professional development, including a two-year CPD summary. You'll need experience of supporting, mentoring or training staff and a genuine enthusiasm for workforce development. You'll need excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. You'll need experience of quality management activities, including audits, SOP review and service improvement. You'll be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and participate in departmental rotas as required., This role includes significant responsibility for training, education and competency management and is ideally suited to someone who enjoys developing others.Previous experience supporting IBMS portfolios, apprenticeships or acting as a Training Officer would be advantageous.The post is based at Southampton General Hospital within the Haematology and Coagulation Department.Professional registration, qualification checks and pre-employment screening will be required in line with NHS employment standards. Job description, This role includes significant responsibility for training, education and competency management and is ideally suited to someone who enjoys developing others.Previous experience supporting IBMS portfolios, apprenticeships or acting as a Training Officer would be advantageous.The post is based at Southampton General Hospital within the Haematology and Coagulation Department.Professional registration, qualification checks and pre-employment screening will be required in line with NHS employment standards.,

Required qualifications and experience

• HCPC approved Biomedical Science degree (BSc) or other HCPC approved degree/top ups
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of current CPD activities
• MSc or equivalent level of knowledge in relevant discipline
• Specialist portfolio in relevant discipline or experience demonstrating an equivalent level of knowledge / experience relevant to the role
• Experience of working at band 6 level (or equivalent) to include the ability to provide supervision / leadership and troubleshoot non-routine issues as they arise

Desirable

• Experience in a large acute hospital laboratory
• IT competency (hospital IT systems, outlook, Microsoft)

Trust Values Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Are you an experienced Biomedical Scientist who is passionate about developing others as well as delivering high-quality diagnostic services? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Advanced Biomedical Scientist to join our combined Haematology and Coagulation Department at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust., University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

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