Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Clinical Chemistry

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced, state registered Biomedical Scientist specializing in clinical biochemistry to perform a comprehensive range of routine and advanced analyses across the Trust’s laboratories. You will interpret results, advise clinical teams and maintain highly complex analytical equipment in optimum condition.

The role requires full rotation across LCL Chemistry Laboratory sites and active participation in a 24/7 shift rota.

Qualifications

• Must be state registered Biomedical Scientist with HPC registration.
• Demonstrable post-registration practical experience in clinical biochemistry.
• Commitment to CPD and staying up to date with laboratory practice.

Responsibilities

• Rotate across all LCL Chemistry Laboratory sites.
• Perform routine and specialist biochemical analyses with accuracy.
• Interpret results and provide specialist guidance to clinical teams.

Skills

Computer literate

Biochemistry methods knowledge

Health and safety awareness

CPD commitment

HPC registration

Professional development portfolio

Attention to detail

Independent working

Supervisory ability

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Science

Job description

To act as an experienced state registered Biomedical Scientist specialising in clinical biochemistry to perform a comprehensive range of routine and specialised biochemical analyses. To take appropriate action on the results obtained. To use developed knowledge and skills to provide specialist advice and guidance to service users. To maintain highly complex analytical equipment in optimum operational condition. To utilise necessary interpersonal skills to ensure effective liaison with service users to provide the best care for the patient. The post holder is expected to utilise knowledge & skills to be able to manage their own daily, assigned workload efficiently and effectively with reference to Departmental SOP's and Policies. The successful candidate is expected to fully rotate across all LCL Chemistry Laboratory sites and fully participate in the 24/7 shift rota. Main duties of the job To maintain specialist technical and analytical knowledge by participating in CPD. To maintain State Registration with the Health Professions Council (HPC) To conform to the HPC Code of Conduct for Biomedical Scientists. To ensure compliance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which reflect local and national standards of work practice e.g. United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) Standards. To have developed the knowledge and expertise necessary to perform specialised Biochemistry procedures during rotation through the highly specialised laboratory sections associated with a teaching hospital tertiary referral role., To act as an experienced state registered Biomedical Scientist specialising in clinical biochemistry to perform a comprehensive range of routine and specialised biochemical analyses. To take appropriate action on the results obtained. To use developed knowledge and skills to provide specialist advice and guidance to service users. To maintain highly complex analytical equipment in optimum operational condition. To utilise necessary interpersonal skills to ensure effective liaison with service users to provide the best care for the patient. The post holder is expected to utilise knowledge & skills to be able to manage their own daily, assigned workload efficiently and effectively with reference to Departmental SOP's and Policies. Rise the use of ward based POCT analysers by ward staff following maintenance. To monitor and control ward based POCT analysers remotely by using the RapidLink remote control computer system. To interpret clinical request forms to plan and prioritise workload according to clinical urgency and to liaise with medical staff, if required.

• Computer literate
• A working knowledge of specialist clinical biochemistry analytical methods / instrument operation / maintenance procedures /departmental standard operating procedures / quality systems
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues, Demonstrable post registration practical specialist clinical biochemistry experience. Must have achieved competency milestones in the specialised areas of the laboratory
• Undertakes CPD, Bachelor of Science degree
• Health Professions Council Registration
• Must maintain a professional development portfolio, Attention to detail
• Methodical
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to supervise support staff.

Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.