Job summary
To be an efficient and flexible member of the laboratory team providing a high quality diagnostic service through scientific and technical activities commensurate with the training and education of a Biomedical Scientist registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) following completion of an IBMS Registration Portfolio or equivalent.
To work within the written Policies and Procedures of the Department especially in relation to Health and Safety and Quality; including the Pathology Quality Policy. To report any witnessed deficiencies in health and safety and quality systems, documentation or individual behaviour to own line manager or the manager for the area concerned.
Maintains clinical records in relation to work carried out.
Supervises and trains less experienced staff in own area of work
Main duties of the job
Among other duties:
To undertake analysis of samples according to the departmental Standard Operating Procedures (including the requesting of tests, recording and reporting of results) using highly complex equipment.
Use knowledge of the disease process and the clinical relevance and appropriateness of diagnostic tests requested. Therefore, understands why certain tests (including the abbreviations and medical terminology) are requested in certain pathological situations.
To participate in and advise on the routine workload, including complex and specialised techniques, using specialist knowledge and experience of practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical expertise.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main duties and responsibilities pertaining to this role please see the attached documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main duties and responsibilities pertaining to this role please see the attached documentation.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- oRelevant degree approved by Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
- oKnowledge of relevant laboratory data management systems.
- oKnowledge of relevant quality procedures and Health and Safety knowledge.
- oUnderstanding of data protection and data quality.
Desirable
- oInstitute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Registration Portfolio
- oHave a detailed understanding of the normal physiology and pathology of disease in order to apply the knowledge to specialty diagnostics.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- oWorking in a (within speciality) laboratory environment.
- oPathology IT systems.
- oWorking in a team and alone
- oTraining, inducting and supporting junior staff.
- oWorking within the NHS
Desirable
- oPerform the wide range of duties as set out in the Job Description
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oPrepared to work flexibly, including participating in weekend and out-of-hours arrangements when required and when deemed competent to do so.
- oMust participate in required rota pattern for the department.
- oAbility and willingness to fulfil the travel requirements of the post if relevant - primary place of work as per job description but on rare occasion may be asked to work at another site where the Trust has responsibility for Pathology services.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- oRelevant degree approved by Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
- oKnowledge of relevant laboratory data management systems.
- oKnowledge of relevant quality procedures and Health and Safety knowledge.
- oUnderstanding of data protection and data quality.
Desirable
- oInstitute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Registration Portfolio
- oHave a detailed understanding of the normal physiology and pathology of disease in order to apply the knowledge to specialty diagnostics.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- oWorking in a (within speciality) laboratory environment.
- oPathology IT systems.
- oWorking in a team and alone
- oTraining, inducting and supporting junior staff.
- oWorking within the NHS
Desirable
- oPerform the wide range of duties as set out in the Job Description
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oPrepared to work flexibly, including participating in weekend and out-of-hours arrangements when required and when deemed competent to do so.
- oMust participate in required rota pattern for the department.
- oAbility and willingness to fulfil the travel requirements of the post if relevant - primary place of work as per job description but on rare occasion may be asked to work at another site where the Trust has responsibility for Pathology services.
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).
