Senior Biomedical Scientist

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service organization in Wolverhampton seeks a Senior Biomedical Scientist for its Immunology Laboratory. The role involves operational management and collaboration with clinical leads. Candidates must have at least 3 years’ experience post HCPC registration in Immunology, alongside an MSc or IBMS diploma. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of various techniques like flow cytometry are required. The organization values diversity and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist in Immunology.
• Excellent working knowledge of Immunology required.
• Practical experience of method validation and research.

Responsibilities

• Operational management of Immunology staff and laboratory functions.
• Developing service in collaboration with clinical leads.
• Maintaining UKAS accreditation.

Skills

Independent Immunology Knowledge

Analytical and Troubleshooting Experience

Experience with Flow Cytometry

Experience with Indirect Immunofluorescence

Experience with Enzyme Immunoassays

Experience with Immunoblots

Education

Postgraduate degree or IBMS Specialist diploma

Job description

Black Country Pathology Services seek to recruit an enthusiastic and suitably experienced individual to join the Immunology Laboratory as a Senior Biomedical Scientist. Immunology provides a comprehensive clinical service to NHS. Please note this is a 12 month fixed term contract.

Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years’ post HCPC registration experience as a Biomedical Scientist in an Immunology laboratory and should hold an MSc in a relevant subject or the IBMS Specialist diploma in Clinical Immunology. An excellent working knowledge of all aspects of Immunology is required.

The role requires the post-holder to participate in a range of complex investigations, using a variety of techniques. The ideal candidate would have previous analytical and troubleshooting experience of indirect immunofluorescence, enzyme immunoassays, flow cytometry, and immunoblots. Practical experience of method validation, research and development, and specialist knowledge in Immunology is required.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Day-to-day operational management of the Immunology staff and laboratory functions.
2. Managing and developing the Immunology service in collaboration with the Clinical Lead and senior team.
3. Liaising with service users and overseeing the requirements of key contracts.
4. Maintaining UKAS accreditation.

Additional duties involve managing staff deployment, ensuring result turnaround times and KPIs are met, providing first-line approval for annual leave, managing staff sickness, and covering for senior staff in their absence. The role also entails ensuring high standards of technical and scientific performance, supporting recruitment and induction, and ensuring adherence to Trust policies. Appraisal and personal development reviews are also part of the responsibilities.

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and offers flexible working arrangements. We are proud of our 'Good' CQC rating and numerous awards, including the Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Helen Sandy
Job title: Immunology Discipline Lead
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Application inquiries can be directed to Antoinette Adebiyi at [e-mail].