Senior Biomedical Scientist

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; Bury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a qualified Senior Biomedical Scientist to lead quality tasks within Cellular Pathology. The successful applicant will work closely with management, support major departmental projects, and hone laboratory skills. Essential qualifications include HCPC registration and a Biomedical Science Degree. Join a collaborative team committed to enhancing healthcare quality.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist essential.
• Extensive experience in a Biomedical Science laboratory.
• Experience of performing audits and addressing non-conformances.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Laboratory manager as Quality lead.
• Lead technical tasks and contribute to team efforts.
• Support and be involved with ongoing projects like digital pathology.

Skills

Excellent interpretation and analytical skills

Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods

Professional, friendly and approachable

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work independently as well as a team player

Education

Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent

HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist

Appropriate post registration IBMS Specialist Diploma

Tools

Pathology IT systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for the position of Senior Biomedical Scientist - Quality lead within Cellular Pathology at West Suffolk Hospital. Previous experience within quality would be advantageous but not essential. The suitable applicant would be expected to act as Quality lead for Cellular Pathology; however quality tasks are shared within the team and support would be given. Acting as quality lead would be a portion of the role, and the suitable candidate would be given the opportunity to use and develop technical skills, with senior BMS staff spending a portion of their time on bench tasks.

The department is progressive, with a strong support for BMS lead dissection. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to perform this task and develop within this area. There are ongoing large projects within the department, and the successful candidate will be expected to support and be involved with:

• Digital pathology is utilised within the department, with the implementation project ongoing.
• Tracking System to support digital pathology and to implement and support LEAN working.
• LIMS upgrade in progress, offering improvements to Cellular pathology workflows.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate would be expected to work directly with the Laboratory manager, acting as Quality lead. The role would also involve leading technical tasks and being a key member of the team. Experience of specimen dissection would be advantageous.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community.

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services are provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners. We strive to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and teamwork guide how we work.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Job description

Job responsibilities: Please refer to attached job description and personal specification. This role would suit either a BMS with previous experience of Cellular pathology; this could be someone currently working at senior level or someone wanting to take the next step. Candidates with an awareness or interest in modernisation advancements within Cellular Pathology would be welcomed to apply. We have nearly 5,000 staff worldwide and aim to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent.
• Appropriate post registration IBMS Specialist Diploma or demonstrable equivalence to the learning outcomes of the Specialist Diploma.
• Appropriate post graduate qualification or evidence of significant progress towards such a qualification (e.g., IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma or MSc accredited by the IBMS).
• Evidence of CPD.

Desirable

• Quality Management Qualification.
• Training Qualification.
• Health and Safety Qualification.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Highly specialist knowledge and experience across a range of work procedures and practices.
• Extensive practical experience of working in a Biomedical Science laboratory.
• Experience of Pathology IT systems.
• Practical experience of Quality Management Systems.
• Experience of performing and evaluating Risk Assessments.
• Experience of performing audits and addressing non-conformances identified.
• Experience of training and mentoring.
• Experience of incident reporting and investigation.
• IT competent, able to effectively use Microsoft Word and Excel.

Desirable

• Relevant experience of working in the NHS.
• Experience of managing people.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent interpretation and analytical skills.
• Able to prioritise own workload and that of others to meet needs of the service.
• Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods.
• High degree of manual dexterity to perform complex laboratory techniques.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Professional, friendly and approachable.
• Demonstrable mentoring skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as being a strong team player.
• Ability to respond flexibly to problems and issues raised and respond appropriately.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work to tight and often challenging timescales.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strives for excellence.
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Ability to meet targets and deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible and respond to the needs of the service.
• Ability to learn and assimilate new information.
• Organised but able to cope with interruptions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where there are competing demands.
• Awareness of self and impact on others.
• Flexible approach to working hours/duties.

Desirable

• Credible and effective leadership qualities.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Employer details

Employer name: West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Bury St Edmunds, Hardwick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QZ

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