Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Clinical Biochemistry

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, where you'll support the laboratory services in delivering high-quality patient care. Your expertise in Biomedical Science will contribute to achieving UKAS accreditation standards while working in a state-of-the-art environment across two hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered.
• Extensive practical experience in Clinical Biochemistry.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of departmental services as a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Implement the quality policy for the department.
• Deputise in the absence of the departmental laboratory senior.

Skills

Effective motivational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to plan own work

Accurate input of data

Education

BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent

Specialist IBMS Diploma

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

To perform as a HCPC Registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist [BMS] assisting in the delivery of the department services.

To assist the departmental laboratory senior in the implementation and delivery of a cohesive service, in conjunction the clinical lead of the department.

To implement the quality policy for the department including the agreed quality objectives.

To contribute to the implementation of UKAS standards for the department using the Pathology Quality Management System as established, to fulfil the quality circles and audit inherent to the ISO 15189 standards of compliance.

To deputise in the absence of the departmental laboratory senior when required to do so.

The successful candidate will be required to work at both Bedfordshire Hospital Laboratory sites based on service needs.

N.B. This job may involve the manual handling of heavy loads, for which training will be given. If there is any reason why you should not do this, it is your responsibility to inform your manager immediately.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• HCPC registered
• BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Specialist IBMS Diploma

Communication

Essential criteria

• Able to speak confidently to all grades of staff
• Able to produce clear written documentation
• Report writing

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Detailed knowledge of Biomedical Science
• Detailed knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of current UKAS accreditation standards

Experience

Essential criteria

• Extensive practical experience in Clinical Biochemistry

Desirable criteria

• Supervisory role in a laboratory
• Experience of lone working in a UK laboratory

Skills

Essential criteria

• Accurate input of data while working under pressure
• Ability to plan own work and the work of others
• Attention to detail

Personal Skills

Essential criteria

• Effective motivational skills
• Deal with conflict situations
• Remain calm under pressure
• Adjust quickly to change in circumstances

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

• Biochem Band 6 JD (PDF, 312.4KB)
• Band PS (PDF, 32.5KB)
• Band 6 FA (PDF, 168.4KB)
• L&D Hospital site map (PDF, 96.8KB)
• Disclosure & Barring Information and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 78.5KB)
• Staff Diversity Network (PDF, 140.3KB)
• Information for Disabled Applicants (PDF, 98.7KB)
• Staff Benefits (PNG, 1.6MB)