Biomedical Scientist in Immunology

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ashford is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Immunology. The role involves undertaking scientific tasks, processing samples, and contributing to laboratory service developments. The ideal candidate will be HCPC registered and possess an IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Immunology, with strong leadership and communication skills. This position offers career development opportunities within a supportive team environment, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including childcare schemes and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Car lease scheme

On-site childcare

Generous annual leave

High street and public transport discounts

24/7 staff support service

Qualifications

• Effective leadership and management experience in a laboratory setting.
• Significant knowledge and expertise in Immunology required.
• High attention to detail and proven track record of meeting targets.

Responsibilities

• Undertake scientific tasks and monitor Trainee Biomedical Scientists.
• Process laboratory samples quickly and accurately.
• Implement legal compliance and efficiency in laboratory operations.
• Assist in development and evaluation of new assays.

Skills

Leadership

Immunology knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

HCPC registration

IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Immunology

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, visionary Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Immunology (Band 6) to join our dynamic and thriving team of 9 BMS’s and 4 AHCS’s in our Immunology laboratory. The Immunology service is based at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford and serves the Kent and Medway Pathology Network (KMPN). We are UKAS ISO 15189; 2022 accredited as are all Pathology disciplines within the organisation. Services provided include autoimmune serology, allergy, protein electrophoresis, specific protein measurement and cryoprotein investigations. The laboratory works closely with our consultant Immunologist supporting allergy and immunology clinics in addition to planning the delivery and development of laboratory services. Immunology has a strong training ethos linked to career development and progression.

Applicants should be effective leaders, have significant Immunology knowledge and experience, and have a good track record of managing staff and laboratory resources. You must be able to demonstrate achievement of targets, of implementing service developments and service transformation initiatives, a high attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

If this is you we would love to hear from you!

The suitable candidate must be HCPC registered and hold an IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Immunology. Applicants who can evidence that they are 3 months to completion of their Specialist Portfolio will be considered. This requires the post holder to have current membership with the IBMS which is not funded by the Trust.

Job Purpose

• To undertake scientific tasks within all appropriate sections of the department as delegated by Senior staff including when appropriate, monitoring the performance of Trainee Biomedical Scientists and (S)AHCS.
• To process laboratory samples and produce timely, accurate and relevant results and reports in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures.
• To undertake routine analytical work involving both automated and manual techniques.
• To make timely and accurate decisions regarding the efficient and safe functioning of the laboratories considering health and safety and other relevant legislation. However, they must be able to recognise when to seek advice from more senior staff.
• Develop and implement systems and procedures within the Department to enable the service to run effectively, and to ensure it complies with legal requirements.
• Assist in service developments including evaluation of new assays.
• The postholder will be expected to use initiative in all areas of work.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

We offer a full package of benefits, including a car lease scheme; on-site childcare; generous annual leave in line with NHS terms and conditions; high street and public transport discounts; and a 24/7 staff support service.

Kent and Medway Pathology Network (KMPN) is a formal partnership of seven laboratories across three pathology services in four acute Trusts. Our 1000 colleagues provide services across the health and care sector to a population of nearly 2 million.

KMPN are at an exciting point of our network development with a recommendation to form a joint venture across the four Trusts leading transformation. Our projects including single IT solutions, procurement and digital projects, to ensure our services are able to meet growing demand for our service users, patients and communities.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Richard McNamara Job title: Chief Biomedical Scientist in Immunology Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01233 616716