Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in the UK is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join their Haematology and Transfusion Department. This role requires performing analyses to aid in the diagnosis and management of diseases, working autonomously in a dynamic clinical pathology service environment. Applicants should hold a recognized Biomedical Science degree and must have registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Registration with Health and Care Professions Council is essential.
• Experience in CPD by portfolio required.
• Ability to work within all areas of department.

Responsibilities

• Participate in 24 hours shift pattern.
• Work autonomously in delivering clinical pathology services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Education

Biomedical Science degree with honours

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Standard IT packages

Job description

Overview

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our Haematology and Transfusion Department. Specialist BMS carry out analyses on blood, body fluids, tissues, and cells to determine the presence or absence of disease; this enables diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of the effectiveness of treatment. Biomedical Scientists also carry out population screening for inherited or malignant disorders. Specialist BMS generally work without guidance or supervision to complete delegated tasks involved in the delivery of a clinical pathology service that enables high standards of patient care. Specialist BMS work as autonomous practitioners to provide a Pathology service for the Trusts outside routine working hours.

The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change

Main duties of the job

Specialist BMS rotate throughout the department and are able to carry out the full analytical repertoire of tests and will have gained a greater depth of knowledge in specific areas. The post holder is required to participate in the 24 hours shift pattern. Cross-Training in other traditional disciplines may also be required and will be expected to work on any site where Pathology is provided by St Helens and Knowsley NHS Teaching Trust (STHK) and Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust (SOHT).

Specialist BMS are good problem solvers and as a member of a team are required to be good communicators to ensure effective continuity of the service.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our services include:

• Acute Care: Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
• Primary Care: Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
• Community Services: Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital supports rehabilitation and we provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre in St Helens town centre.
• Specialist Regional Services: Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital serving a wide area.

Achievements

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification with all the detailed information required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with Health and Care Professions Council
• A recognised Biomedical Science degree with honours which is acceptable to the Health Professions Council

Desirable

• IBMS Specialist portfolio
• Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Scientist
• Willing to pursue further qualification

Experience

Essential

• Detailed working knowledge of laboratory information and management computer systems and standard IT packages (e.g. work processing and spreadsheets)
• Experience of CPD by portfolio
• Ability to work within all areas of department
• Understands theoretical and practical laboratory procedures
• Understand basic quality control procedures
• Ability to organise own workload and that of subordinate staff
• Understand H&S requirements, including COSHH regulations

Desirable

• Experience of presentations
• Ability to work alone out of core hours
• Familiarity with UK Accreditation requirements

Skills

Essential

• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
• Willing and able to learn new skills
• Ability to use initiative

Desirable

• Problem solving
• Highly developed technical skills

Other

Essential

• Personable, friendly demeanour
• Well organised
• Willing to work flexibly
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work alone to provide an out of hours service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see.

Employer details

Employer name: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address: Whiston, Southport, Ormskirk and St Helens Hospitals, Whiston, L35 5DR

Employer's website: (visit the Trust website for details)