Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Clinical Biochemistry)

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry within the NHS East and Southeast London Pathology Partnership. The role involves working in a rotational capacity across various laboratories, ensuring high-quality pathology services. Candidates must hold HCPC registration and relevant diplomas, with a focus on teamwork, communication, and patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience in Clinical Biochemistry.
• Evidence of Continual Professional Development.
• Experience in a busy acute hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Participate in extended day, weekend, and bank holiday rosters.
• Work across different ESEL laboratories as a rotational post.
• Ensure compliance with HCPC registration and qualifications.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Education

BSc. Biomedical Science or equivalent

HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist

CPSM Log book or IBMS Diploma in Clinical Biochemistry

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Roche Diagnostics equipment

Clinisys systems

Job description

Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Clinical Biochemistry)

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Clinical Biochemistry department within the NHS East and Southeast London Pathology Partnership's (ESEL). We are a new organisation, jointly owned by Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. Set up as an arms-length organisation, hosted by Barts Health NHS Trust, we have our own board and governance framework, with each of the three trusts having an equal voice and vote in the running of the Pathology Partnership. One of the largest pathology providers in the NHS, the Pathology Partnership brings together the strengths of teams from each of the three trusts into a single organisation, dedicated to the provision of high quality and cost-effective pathology services.

Clinical Biochemistry spans an integrated network of 7 hospital laboratories, centred at The Royal London Hospital (RLH); a busy major trauma centre which hosts the London Air Ambulance, and connected to essential service laboratories which support local clinical specialities at our partnered hospital sites. Including St. Bartholomew Hospital, Whipps Cross Hospital, Newham Hospital, Homerton Hospital, Lewisham Hospital and Queens Elizabeth Hospital.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a strong team player with a positive attitude to working in a flexible manner, committed to supporting the clinical services and meeting the needs of our patients by participating in the extended day, weekend, bank holiday rosters

This is a rotational post where employees operate in different work areas and across the different ESEL laboratories. A policy applied pragmatically, whereby the successful candidate will be placed at a 'base' laboratory and work at partnered laboratories to a lesser extent. The 'base' laboratory is subject to change. Currently there are opportunities at the Newham Hospital laboratory

The successful Band 6 candidate MUST be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist AND hold the following

• CPSM Log book (Clinical Biochemistry) if qualified before 2003. OR
• Registration portfolio IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry 2003 to 2004) and Diploma in Biomedical Science IBMS (Blood Sciences 2005). OR
• Specialist Diploma IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry 2005 onwards)

Compliance to these criteria is mandatory and must be clearly recorded on application.

About us

The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.

The Pathology Partnership is based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites.

Pathology is made up of the following services - Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry; Infectious Diseases including Microbiology and Virology; Cellular Pathology including Histopathology, non-gynae Cytology and mortuary services; Immunology; Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology; Immunophenotyping; Clinical Transplantation and Retinoblastoma. [AK1]

The 2020/21 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £126m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 822 WTE. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band

Job responsibilities

Candidates must hold HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist and have completed an IBMS Specialist Diploma (or CPSM log book) in Clinical Biochemistry.

Candidates should be in possession of strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills and have a minimum 2 years post registration experience in Clinical Biochemistry, (2 years in acute hospital setting) with evidence of CPD.

Candidates who do not hold the completed IBMS Specialist Diploma may be considered but will be taken on under an Annex 21 contract where a percentage of Specialist Band 6 BMS salary will apply as per terms outlined in the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook.

Candidates taken on under Annex 21 contracts will be expected to complete the IBMS Specialist Diploma within 2 years of commencement of the role

Training support will be provided for completion of the IBMS Specialist Diploma.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

If you require further information or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact

Gareth Heywood-Beldon

ESL Operational Lead - NUH: 0207 363 8068([e-mail])

We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date, once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful. Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within our organisation, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS.

Person Specification

Experience

• Worked as an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist. In a busy, acute medical clinical chemistry laboratory environment.
• Demonstrate ability to cope with competing priorities.
• Demonstrates an ability to respond to change.
• Experienced in a variety of diagnostics techniques in Clinical Biochemistry.
• Experienced using computerised laboratory information system
• Experienced evaluating the authenticity of patient results
• Experienced at optimizing, maintaining and troubleshooting the named equipment; op471 (Roche Diagnostics) op612 (Roche Diagnostics) oc8000 (Roche Diagnostics) oOsmometer 3320 (Advance Instruments Inc.) oD100 (BioRad Laboratories)
• Experienced using the following named IT systems oWinPath Enterprise (Clinisys) oCobas IT Middleware (Roche Diagnostics) oCobas Inventory Management System (Roche Diagnostics) oQ-Pulse (Gael)
• Demonstrate ability to use own initiative when dealing with patients/staff to solve problems
• Experience of staff supervision

Knowledge

• H&S legislation and procedures
• Specialist knowledge in Clinical Biochemistry.
• Quality management system
• Knowledge of current requirements for training and career progression

Qualifications

• BSc. Biomedical Science or equivalent
• Registered with the Health Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Hold the following; oCPSM Log book (Clinical Biochemistry) if qualified before 2003. or oRegistration portfolio IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry 2003 to 2004) and Diploma in Biomedical Science IBMS (Blood Sciences 2005) or oSpecialist Diploma IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry 2005 onwards)
• Evidence of Continual Professional Development.

Skills

• Competent in routine laboratory techniques and troubleshooting
• Ability to analyse, interpret and present routine data/results/concepts
• Working knowledge of word processing & spreadsheet packages
• Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal)

Other

• Reliable, responsible, organised person
• Able to work as part of a team
• Good interpersonal skills
• Adaptable and flexible
• Respects confidentiality

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.