Multidisciplinary Biomedical Scientist - QEH Laboratory

The Methodist Church in Britain; King's Lynn; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Full NHS benefits and discounts

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Wagestream access to up to 40% of pay

Free Park & Ride service to the NNUH

Free 24-hour confidential counselling

Career development support

Salary sacrifice schemes

Résumé du poste

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a multidisciplinary Blood Science post within the Eastern Pathology Alliance laboratory at Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn. The role covers quality control, data management, and teaching across haematology, transfusion and biochemistry.

HCPC registered or in progress, with training across multiple disciplines. Willingness to work at other alliance sites is welcome; visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent.
• HCPC state registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Knowledge of laboratory computers, audits, SOPs, ISO standards and quality.
• Understanding of basic clinical analyser performance evaluation, including complex instrumentation.
• Working knowledge of the assays performed in the service.

Responsabilités

• Communicate complex test information to managers, consultants, nurses, colleagues, patients and carers.
• Manage and maintain specialised databases in laboratory computer systems and patient storage databases.
• Present internal quality control data using R&D protocols and assess equipment performance against QC rules.
• Educate and train medical staff, clinical scientists, BMS, trainee BMS, MLAs and visiting students.
• Provide safety supervision and promote safe working practices across the laboratory.
• Support a high quality, safe healthcare service and act as a role model in all work.

Connaissances

Lab IT systems

Quality management

Communication skills

Instrumentation knowledge

Clinical analyser performance

Formation

BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences

Outils

Abbott Alinity

Werfen TOPS

Grifols analysers

Description du poste

A multidisciplinary Blood Science post in the Eastern Pathology Alliance laboratory at Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn, for the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. The work covers quality control and analyser performance, managing laboratory databases, and teaching staff and students across haematology, transfusion and biochemistry. It suits those who are HCPC registered or completing their registration portfolio, with training in several disciplines and the possibility of working at other alliance sites. Sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa is not available.

What the job involves

• Communicate complex test information to managers, consultants, nurses, colleagues, patients and carers
• Manage and maintain specialised databases in laboratory computer systems and patient storage databases
• Use R&D protocols daily to present statistical internal quality control data and assess equipment performance against QC rules such as Westgard
• Assist in educating and training medical staff, clinical scientists, BMS, trainee BMS, MLAs and visiting students in the specialist area
• Provide safety supervision and training for junior staff and promote safe working practices across the laboratory
• Support a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service and act as a role model in all work
• Train to a high standard in a multidisciplinary setting across haematology, transfusion and biochemistry
• Work on Abbott Alinity haematology and chemistry, Werfen TOPS coagulation and Grifols blood grouping analysers
• Work at other Eastern Pathology Alliance sites should the opportunity arise

What’s required

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent

Registration & licences

• HCPC state registration as a Biomedical Scientist

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of laboratory computers, audits, SOPs, ISO standards and quality
• Understanding of basic clinical analyser performance evaluation, including complex instrumentation
• Working knowledge of the assays performed in the service
• Good technical proficiency
• Good communication skills

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship

Other

• Effective role model demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Ability to work within a team
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Flexible, adaptable and motivated, willing to develop knowledge and skills

Nice to have

• Competence in Blood Sciences (clinical biochemistry, haematology and transfusion) to Band 5 level within 6-12 months of starting
• Significant post-registration experience as a new entrant BMS1 in Blood Sciences
• Working knowledge of legislation relevant to laboratory medicine and cellular pathologyMultidisciplinary training in haematology, blood transfusion and biochemistry
• IBMS-accredited degree, for candidates completing their HCPC registration portfolio

What’s offered

• Full NHS benefits and discounts
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Flexible working hours
• Wagestream access to up to 40% of pay as earned
• Free Park & Ride service to the NNUH site
• Free 24-hour confidential counselling
• Support with career development
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work and home electronics