Job summary
We are looking for two, enthusiastic and professional specialist Biomedical Scientists to work in all areas of University Hospitals Haematology & Transfusion, within the Derriford Combined Laboratory.
We are primarily looking for suitably qualified, HCPC Registered, Biomedical Scientists who have completed their Specialist Portfolio, or evidence of working towards a completed IBMS specialist portfolio ideally within the first 12 months of appointment to post. Consideration may be given to candidates who are willing to commence a Specialist Portfolio upon appointment with an expectation of completion within 2 years. Candidates should have proven advanced technical skills and knowledge within Haematology disciplines. Specialist proven knowledge of Blood bank, and or Haematology and Coagulation is essential. Previous demonstrable experience of the accreditation processes in a blood sciences discipline would also be an advantage.
The Department operates a 24/7 service supported by rotas which attract additional payments.
For an informal visit or further information, please contact Sharon Monksharonmonk@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
To undertake scientific duties in any section, comprising the specialities of Haematology, Coagulation & Blood Transfusion sections of the Department as required in order to facilitate the smooth running of the service.
To provide a clinical technical service by performing routine and specialist analytical testing on a range of biological samples.
To maintain and run specialist equipment up to a value of £1 million.
To possess the skills required to provide the necessary training and supervision of Band 5 Biomedical Scientists, Trainee Biomedical Scientists and support staff within your section.
To act as section lead in the absence of Band 7 section leads.
To lead under the direction of Section leads and Clinical teams, any validation and verifications (V&V).
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care.
The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case.
We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To process biological samples, taking personal responsibility for the quality and authorisation of the results, which are used in the diagnosis, treatment and management of disease.
- To possess highly developed specialist scientific skills.
- The post holder will demonstrate the high level of skill to perform complex manual, semi automated and automated analytical techniques as applicable, meeting turnaround times with prompt reporting of results used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
- The post holder will be required to provide complex information relating to test results, which may be sensitive in nature.
- As a state registered Scientist with the Health Professions Council understand the pathology of disease in relationship to the results produced whilst being aware of their significance in the authorisation of patients results with reference to the normal ranges.
- Will be aware of the clinical significance of results produced and using this knowledge to perform appropriate supplementary tests/investigations relevant to providing a complete report to requesting clinicians.
- To plan and prioritise workload of Band 5 Biomedical Scientists, Trainee BMS and support staff.
- To perform urgent analyses, reporting results to requesting clinicians as appropriate.
- Identify abnormal or unexpected results and ensure prompt reporting, follow up and referral to medical staff as required.
- Following protocols, request additional tests or samples to aid in the diagnosis or treatment of disease.
- To understand the principles underlying the analytical processes used in your area of work so as to maintain their operation and quality of results.
- To receive requests forms and accompanying samples, to book those into the Path Computer system, to prepare the samples (including centrifugation) for analysis, to load and unload samples from analysers, to sort into racks and transfer for storage on completion.
- Answer telephone enquiries regarding results and other general laboratory issues e.g. giving advice on the correct conditions and sample type for a particular test request.
- To operate analytical equipment within your section, within your discipline and within the department, some of which will be highly complex and require specialist training.
- To perform front line troubleshooting and repairs of analysers of highly complex, expensive automated equipment e.g. multichannel analysers, used in the day-to-day function of the laboratory.
- To reconstitute and prepare calibration and quality control material used on the analysers to ensure results are accurate and precise.
- To participate in and understand the quality assurance programs of the department, both internal and external i.e. NEQAS (National External Quality Assurance Schemes) and ensure appropriate corrective measures are taken whenever necessary.
- To observe all departmental, Trust, national and European Health & Safety regulations relevant to the service, ensuring attendance at the annual departmental H&S update. In addition all staff must sign the departmental H&S policy to acknowledge understanding and compliance.
- To continually update their knowledge and skills whilst documenting this in their Personal Professional Portfolio.
- To ensure contemporaneous completion of your induction and training records and those of Band 5 Biomedical Scientists and support staff in your section.
- To maintain ongoing specialist training and an awareness of current developments in your field.
- To communicate with other health care professionals in transmission and in response to telephone enquiries relating to results and the service.
- Within the department carry out pre-analytical preparation of specimens for analysis.
- To assist senior colleagues in the maintenance of adequate stocks of reagents and consumables to ensure continuous service provision.
- To be proactive in updating and generation of SOPs
- To work independently following SOPs and policies; asks for technical and clinical advice when necessary
- To attend meetings and training courses as necessary.
- To attend Statutory and Essential Update Training annually.
- To attend departmental briefings and/or acquaint yourself with the team brief posted on the departmental notice boards.
- To assist in the maintenance and compilation of workload statistics.
- To assist in the process of continual quality improvement. This will include audit, corrective action, preventative action and improvement processes.
- To participate in an annual IPR and achieve any targets set at this time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To process biological samples, taking personal responsibility for the quality and authorisation of the results, which are used in the diagnosis, treatment and management of disease.
- To possess highly developed specialist scientific skills.
- The post holder will demonstrate the high level of skill to perform complex manual, semi automated and automated analytical techniques as applicable, meeting turnaround times with prompt reporting of results used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
- The post holder will be required to provide complex information relating to test results, which may be sensitive in nature.
- As a state registered Scientist with the Health Professions Council understand the pathology of disease in relationship to the results produced whilst being aware of their significance in the authorisation of patients results with reference to the normal ranges.
- Will be aware of the clinical significance of results produced and using this knowledge to perform appropriate supplementary tests/investigations relevant to providing a complete report to requesting clinicians.
- To plan and prioritise workload of Band 5 Biomedical Scientists, Trainee BMS and support staff.
- To perform urgent analyses, reporting results to requesting clinicians as appropriate.
- Identify abnormal or unexpected results and ensure prompt reporting, follow up and referral to medical staff as required.
- Following protocols, request additional tests or samples to aid in the diagnosis or treatment of disease.
- To understand the principles underlying the analytical processes used in your area of work so as to maintain their operation and quality of results.
- To receive requests forms and accompanying samples, to book those into the Path Computer system, to prepare the samples (including centrifugation) for analysis, to load and unload samples from analysers, to sort into racks and transfer for storage on completion.
- Answer telephone enquiries regarding results and other general laboratory issues e.g. giving advice on the correct conditions and sample type for a particular test request.
- To operate analytical equipment within your section, within your discipline and within the department, some of which will be highly complex and require specialist training.
- To perform front line troubleshooting and repairs of analysers of highly complex, expensive automated equipment e.g. multichannel analysers, used in the day-to-day function of the laboratory.
- To reconstitute and prepare calibration and quality control material used on the analysers to ensure results are accurate and precise.
- To participate in and understand the quality assurance programs of the department, both internal and external i.e. NEQAS (National External Quality Assurance Schemes) and ensure appropriate corrective measures are taken whenever necessary.
- To observe all departmental, Trust, national and European Health & Safety regulations relevant to the service, ensuring attendance at the annual departmental H&S update. In addition all staff must sign the departmental H&S policy to acknowledge understanding and compliance.
- To continually update their knowledge and skills whilst documenting this in their Personal Professional Portfolio.
- To ensure contemporaneous completion of your induction and training records and those of Band 5 Biomedical Scientists and support staff in your section.
- To maintain ongoing specialist training and an awareness of current developments in your field.
- To communicate with other health care professionals in transmission and in response to telephone enquiries relating to results and the service.
- Within the department carry out pre-analytical preparation of specimens for analysis.
- To assist senior colleagues in the maintenance of adequate stocks of reagents and consumables to ensure continuous service provision.
- To be proactive in updating and generation of SOPs
- To work independently following SOPs and policies; asks for technical and clinical advice when necessary
- To attend meetings and training courses as necessary.
- To attend Statutory and Essential Update Training annually.
- To attend departmental briefings and/or acquaint yourself with the team brief posted on the departmental notice boards.
- To assist in the maintenance and compilation of workload statistics.
- To assist in the process of continual quality improvement. This will include audit, corrective action, preventative action and improvement processes.
- To participate in an annual IPR and achieve any targets set at this time.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Expereince
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate and apply proven knowledge of the Pathology of disease in one or more disciplines within DCL
- Ability to perform all assays relevant to the section in which you work irrespective of their complexity
- Post registration demonstrable experience in relevant section of a Laboratory within a Department which handles a total workload of 200000 patient requests per annum.
- Proven knowledge of all H&S issues, relating to the laboratory activity including national and European directives.
Desirable
- Trust training course in problem solving
- Participation in the Institute of Biomedical Sciences CPD scheme
- ECDL or equivalent
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or a degree acceptable to the Institute of Biomedical Sciences and the Health and Care Professions Council.
- State registration with Health Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist.
- Approved IBMS Specialist Portfolio
Desirable
- Licentiate of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (LIBMS)
- A willingness to undertake study leading to qualifications required for career advancement
Aptitude & Attitude
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, being able to deal with patients and staff at all levels of the organisation with tact and diplomacy
- Communicate with company representatives and staff from external organisations including other NHS Trusts.
Desirable
- Working proven knowledge of ISOFT iLab & iCM laboratory information management systems.
- oWorking proven knowledge of PIMS
Person Specification
Knowledge & Expereince
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate and apply proven knowledge of the Pathology of disease in one or more disciplines within DCL
- Ability to perform all assays relevant to the section in which you work irrespective of their complexity
- Post registration demonstrable experience in relevant section of a Laboratory within a Department which handles a total workload of 200000 patient requests per annum.
- Proven knowledge of all H&S issues, relating to the laboratory activity including national and European directives.
Desirable
- Trust training course in problem solving
- Participation in the Institute of Biomedical Sciences CPD scheme
- ECDL or equivalent
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or a degree acceptable to the Institute of Biomedical Sciences and the Health and Care Professions Council.
- State registration with Health Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist.
- Approved IBMS Specialist Portfolio
Desirable
- Licentiate of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (LIBMS)
- A willingness to undertake study leading to qualifications required for career advancement
Aptitude & Attitude
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, being able to deal with patients and staff at all levels of the organisation with tact and diplomacy
- Communicate with company representatives and staff from external organisations including other NHS Trusts.
Desirable
- Working proven knowledge of ISOFT iLab & iCM laboratory information management systems.
- oWorking proven knowledge of PIMS
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).
