Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Biomedical Scientist to join the department and take a lead role in specialist sections. Candidates should have HCPC registration and IBMS Specialist Diploma(s) or equivalent, with a strong record of CPD and NHS experience.

Essential criteria include a BSc(Hons) in Biomedical Sciences, MSc in a relevant discipline, and extensive practical experience, including supervision of junior staff.

Qualifications

• BSc(Hons) in Biomedical Sciences (IBMS approved) or equivalent
• MSc in relevant discipline or equivalent qualification
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Relevant IBMS Specialist Diploma(s) or Equivalent
• Evidence of relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Responsibilities

• Extensive practical biomedical procedures experience in NHS environment or equivalent
• Experience in managing/supervising junior staff and students

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSc(Hons) in Biomedical Sciences (IBMS approved) or equivalent
• MSc in relevant discipline or equivalent qualification
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Relevant IBMS Specialist Diploma(s) or Equivalent
• Evidence of relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Desirable criteria

• Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science or equivalent professional body.
• Relevant Higher Specialist Diploma

Experience

Essential criteria

• Extensive practical experience of Biomedical procedures in a relevant discipline; gained through working in an NHS environment or equivalent for a minimum of five years post registration.
• Experience of managing/supervising junior staff and students.

Desirable criteria

• Familiar with instrumentation used in the department, or similar.
• Experience of using Pathology IT and Hospital PAS systems.
• Experience of supporting staff with registration and specialist portfolios

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience of Biomedical procedures gained through MSc or equivalent and consolidated through the completion of an IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft software in particular Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, Quality Assurance & Laboratory accreditation.

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of Pathology IT systems

Skills

Essential criteria

• Able to work autonomously and lead specialist section(s).
• Adept at problem solving, taking the initiative and sound decision making.
• Able to train and support staff to attain full potential.

Desirable criteria

• Able to adapt and develop new ideas to improve the service.

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If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant's qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

If you require the application form in an alternative format, please call the Recruitment Team on 01743 492402 or email us at [e-mail]

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.

We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.

Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.