Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Specialist Biomedical Scientist within the Haematology department at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, forward-thinking individual, to help deliver a high-quality, first-class service to our users.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust is one of the largest acute hospital Trusts in England serving the populations of Birmingham and Solihull. The Trust is composed of four main hospital sites: Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEHB), Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital (HGS). The post-holder will be required to work at the HGS laboratories initially but would be expected to work at any site within the Trust.
This busy department receives over half a million requests annually, providing a twenty-four-hour diagnostic and monitoring services. The laboratory is ISO 15189 and HCPC/IBMS accredited, MHRA approved and facilitates military training.
The ideal candidate must be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with a relevant Biomedical Science Master's degree, HSD or recognised equivalent. You must have UK laboratory experience as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, at band 6 level or above, with a specialist interest in Haematology, having a sound theoretical and practical knowledge. Further study, scientific posters and papers, and CPD are strongly encouraged and supported.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the hospital's haematology laboratory, section lead for the flow cytometry and molecular service within haematology with scope to support the HPLC Haemoglobinopathy and HbA1c service.
You will be expected to work collaboratively with the service management team and other senior biomedical scientists in haematology, coagulation and blood transfusion. You will be expected to train staff, perform appraisals and other HR/workforce duties and you should therefore have good communication and interpersonal skills.
Currently the laboratory operates a 24/7 shift system. There may be a requirement to perform a limited amount of out of hour's duties, depending on service requirement. You may be expected to deputise, on occasion, for the haematology operational manager. You will be committed to providing a high standard of service to our patients and have an enthusiasm for staff training and laboratory quality. You should have an understanding of legislation, regulation and the maintenance of compliance with ISO 15189:2022.
For further details or informal enquiries, please contact Mohammed Azeem Akhtar Operational Manager (Haematology) on 0121 424 2702 or email at mohammed.akhtar@uhb.nhs.uk.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
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*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- State registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- MSc, Equivalent academic achievement ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) OR Equivalent Level 7 Post Graduate Certification or Diploma
- Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines.
- Post registration specialty training in accordance with Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) guidelines
Desirable
- Attended formal management course.
- Good awareness of current issues within Pathology locally and nationally.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional Development
- Discipline specific proficiency for HCPC registration
- Significant post registration experience in a specific laboratory discipline
- A specialised knowledge of biomedical science theory and practice in the relevant field
- Troubleshooting in a specialised laboratory environment
- Quality control and assurance
- Practices laboratory health and safety
- Knowledge and understanding of laboratory quality management systems and relevant regulatory body accreditation standards.
- HCPC and IBMS professional standards, ethics, and proficiencies.
Desirable
- Evidence of supervisory role or experience
- Understanding of accreditation within labs (e.g. ISO 15189, MHRA)
- Evidence of HR and Personnel experience
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Numerate and able to undertake scientific calculations with and without the use of aides.
- Ability to work in and lead a team.
- Manage workload effectively when the workload is unpredictable and there are competing demands (medical emergency).
- Manual dexterity to undertake highly specialised techniques.
- Effective and accurate keyboard and mouse skills.
- Effective communication skills both written and oral
- Effective interpersonal and motivational skills
- Demonstrate logical thought processes and the ability to solve problems and plan remedial action.
- Demonstrate good organisational, planning and time management skills.
- Ability to influence and negotiate with all grades of staff.
- Reliable
- Punctual
- Ability to work shifts in order to support 24/7 laboratory service provision on UHB Laboratory facilities.
- Able to participate in Duty Manager Rota for out of hours service as required.
Desirable
- To show how they have introduced a change to improve a service.
- Evidence of project management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- State registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- MSc, Equivalent academic achievement ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) OR Equivalent Level 7 Post Graduate Certification or Diploma
- Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines.
- Post registration specialty training in accordance with Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) guidelines
Desirable
- Attended formal management course.
- Good awareness of current issues within Pathology locally and nationally.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional Development
- Discipline specific proficiency for HCPC registration
- Significant post registration experience in a specific laboratory discipline
- A specialised knowledge of biomedical science theory and practice in the relevant field
- Troubleshooting in a specialised laboratory environment
- Quality control and assurance
- Practices laboratory health and safety
- Knowledge and understanding of laboratory quality management systems and relevant regulatory body accreditation standards.
- HCPC and IBMS professional standards, ethics, and proficiencies.
Desirable
- Evidence of supervisory role or experience
- Understanding of accreditation within labs (e.g. ISO 15189, MHRA)
- Evidence of HR and Personnel experience
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Numerate and able to undertake scientific calculations with and without the use of aides.
- Ability to work in and lead a team.
- Manage workload effectively when the workload is unpredictable and there are competing demands (medical emergency).
- Manual dexterity to undertake highly specialised techniques.
- Effective and accurate keyboard and mouse skills.
- Effective communication skills both written and oral
- Effective interpersonal and motivational skills
- Demonstrate logical thought processes and the ability to solve problems and plan remedial action.
- Demonstrate good organisational, planning and time management skills.
- Ability to influence and negotiate with all grades of staff.
- Reliable
- Punctual
- Ability to work shifts in order to support 24/7 laboratory service provision on UHB Laboratory facilities.
- Able to participate in Duty Manager Rota for out of hours service as required.
Desirable
- To show how they have introduced a change to improve a service.
- Evidence of project management
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
