Biomedical Scientist Clinical Biochemistry

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital trust in the UK is seeking a Biomedical Scientist to conduct day-to-day operations and ensure quality service delivery. You will have a BSc in Biomedical Sciences and demonstrable experience at BMS level. Strong communication and integrity are essential as you coordinate with clinical teams and maintain high standards in service operations. This role provides a great opportunity for career growth within a supportive trust environment.

Benefits

High quality training and development

State-of-the-art facilities

Qualifications

• Completed an Institute of Biomedical Scientist (IBMS) accredited degree.
• Demonstrable experience at BMS level.
• Knowledge of Clinical Biochemistry Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct day-to-day operations of the department.
• Assist in the delivery of a high quality service.
• Coordinate clinical activities with the departmental clinical team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good listening skills

Personal integrity

Drive and determination

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of Biomedical Science

Education

BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The 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 departmental
laboratory 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 criteria

• 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 criteria

• Knowledge of Clinical Biochemistry Procedures. Experience of working in a BMS role in Biomedical Science

Other

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, at all levels.
• Good listening skills

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• Personal integrity - leading by example
• Drive and determination
• Adjust quickly to change in circumstances

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

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. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

• Band 5 JD (PDF, 224.6KB)
• Band 5 PS (PDF, 144.4KB)
• Band 5 FA (PDF, 176.4KB)
• Disclosure & Barring Information and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 78.5KB)
• Staff Diversity Network (PDF, 140.3KB)
• Information for Disabled Applicants (PDF, 98.7KB)
• Bedford Hospital Site map (PDF, 2.6MB)
• Staff Benefits (PNG, 1.6MB)