Multidisciplinary Biomedical Scientist - QEH Laboratory

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Multi Faith prayer room

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme and annual le

Wagestream - access up to 40% of your?

Free Park & Ride service direct to NNU

Free 24-hours confidential counselling

On-site cafes offering staff discounts

Support in career development

Flexible staff bank

Salary Sacrifice schemes including le

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a state registered Biomedical Scientist to join the Multidisciplinary Blood Science Spoke Laboratory at QEHKL. The role covers Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry within a cutting-edge laboratory environment.

You will work as part of a vibrant team with emphasis on education, development, and adhering to ISO standards and quality audits, contributing to high-quality patient care across the EPA network.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to explain complex test information to clinical staff and patients.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary laboratory environment and to learn new procedures.
• Good technical proficiency with laboratory equipment and data systems.

Responsibilities

• Communicate complex service-related test information to managers, consultants, nurses, other health care colleagues, patients and patient carers.
• Assist in managing and maintaining specialised databases in laboratory computer systems and patient storage databases.
• Use research & development protocols to provide statistical presentations of internal quality control to assess equipment performance in line with QC rules (e.g. Westgard).
• Assist in the education and training of Medical staff, Clinical Scientists, other BMS, Trainee BMS, MLA's and visiting students as required within their specialised area.
• Provide safety supervision & training for junior staff and promote safe working practices in all areas of the laboratory service.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Communicates complex service related test information to managers, consultants, nurses, other health care colleagues, patients and patient carers.
• Assists in managing and maintaining specialised databases in laboratory computer systems and patient storage databases.
• Use research & development protocols on daily basis to provide statistical presentations of internal quality control (QC) to assess equipment performance in line with QC rules (e.g. Westgard).
• Assist in the education and training of Medical staff, Clinical Scientists, other BMS, Trainee BMS, MLA's and visiting students as required within their specialised area.
• Provide safety supervision & training for junior members of staff and actively promote safe working practices in all areas of the laboratory service.

About the Department

Our pathology department is part of the collaborative East Coast Pathology Network (see attached document). Please view the attached job description for full details of the role. Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2113 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role unless you meet the lower going rate.

Opportunity & Role Overview

Are you interested in starting an exciting new career? We have an excellent opportunity for state registered Biomedical Scientists. Alternatively, EPA have a proven track record of "growing our own" Biomedical Scientist's and this position is suitable for candidates that have an IBMS accredited degree and are seeking a laboratory based position to complete their registration portfolio for HCPC registration. Working as part of the Eastern Pathology Alliance, based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn (QEHKL), you will have the opportunity to work as part of a cutting edge Laboratory encompassing Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Transfusion and Andrology. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Multidisciplinary Blood Science Spoke Laboratory at the QEHKL. The successful candidate will ideally be multidisciplinary trained in Hematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry. If you have an interest in training as a multidisciplinary Biomedical Scientist, we would welcome your application. Knowledge of laboratory based computers, audits, SOPs, ISO standards and quality is a requirement. Essential qualities we require are an ability to work within a team, good communication skills, good technical proficiency and an ability to work unsupervised. You must be able to work under pressure and be able to meet deadlines, be flexible and adaptable and show that you are motivated and willing to develop your knowledge and skill.

Team & Workplace

You will be joining a friendly vibrant team in a recently refurbished laboratory. The Laboratory operates Abbott Alinity Haematology and Chemistry analysers, Werfen TOPS coagulation and Grifols Blood Grouping analysers. You will support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence. You will also be trained to a high standard in a multidisciplinary setting and would have the opportunity should it arise to work at other sites within EPA. Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Important Note

Please note this post does not meet criteria for employer sponsorship, for right to work.