Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Clinical Biochemistry within the NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership (ESEL).
We are looking for a strong team player with a positive attitude to working in a flexible manner, committed to supporting the clinical services of the Trust and meeting the needs of our patients by participating in an Agenda for Change shift system.
The successful candidate will be based at Royal London Hospital, but as the ESEL Pathology Partnership evolves, the primary location of work may be subject to change reflecting service demand. HCAS will be depended on the allocated site.
If you require further information or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact:
Ashraf Ghahani, Special Bicohemistry Operational Lead via Telephone on 02032460407or email Ashraf.Ghahani@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a driven, proactive and dynamic team member to join our team as a Band 7 Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist. This role will promote the continuous improvement in service delivery and quality within all areas of Biochemistry at the Royal London Hospital site, whilst also working in collaboration with all sites across the Pathology Partnership.
We are looking for a strong team player with a positive attitude to working in a flexible manner, committed to supporting the clinical services of the Trust and meeting the needs of our patients by participating in an Agenda for Change shift system.
About us
The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.
The Pathology Partnership was formed in May 2021. Between 2021 and 2024 the Partnership undertook a complex transformation programme to establish a single network of laboratories, underpinned by a single Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and single Quality Management System (QMS).
The Partnership has a main hub laboratory at the Royal London Hospital and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at the six other hospital sites served by the Partnership.
The Partnership has three operational divisions:
Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry
Microbiology and Virology
Cellular Pathology and Cancer Diagnostics
The 2024/25 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £121m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 860 WTE.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within the Pathology Partnership and Barts Health at this band
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate MUST be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical ScientistAND have a MSc. Biomedical Science or IBMS Special Examination (Fellowship). While an MSc is an essential qualification criterion, we will consider candidates who demonstrate exceptional aptitude for the role and are working towards their MSc and are willing to work towards the Band 7 role competencies as a developmental opportunity over a fixed period
These candidates will receive sponsorship to attain appropriate postgraduate modules at Greenwich University, which will contribute toward a Biomedical Science MSc/PGDip/PGCert.
On completion and verification of the MSc qualification, at the end of the secondment, the candidate may be eligible for transition to a permanent position, subject to all other criteria, developmental milestones and competencies for the role being met within the timeframes set. Full conditions will be outlined in the contract of employment.Key responsibilities will include: Technical and Scientific Laboratory Informatics Quality and Governance Training Financial and Resource Management Health and Safety Research and DevelopmentThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within ourorganization, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate MUST be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical ScientistAND have a MSc. Biomedical Science or IBMS Special Examination (Fellowship). While an MSc is an essential qualification criterion, we will consider candidates who demonstrate exceptional aptitude for the role and are working towards their MSc and are willing to work towards the Band 7 role competencies as a developmental opportunity over a fixed period
These candidates will receive sponsorship to attain appropriate postgraduate modules at Greenwich University, which will contribute toward a Biomedical Science MSc/PGDip/PGCert.
On completion and verification of the MSc qualification, at the end of the secondment, the candidate may be eligible for transition to a permanent position, subject to all other criteria, developmental milestones and competencies for the role being met within the timeframes set. Full conditions will be outlined in the contract of employment.Key responsibilities will include: Technical and Scientific Laboratory Informatics Quality and Governance Training Financial and Resource Management Health and Safety Research and DevelopmentThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within ourorganization, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist.
- AND Hold the following; oCPSM Log book (Clinical Biochemistry) if qualified before 2003. OR oRegistration portfolio IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry 2003 to 2004) and Diploma in Biomedical Science IBMS (Blood Sciences 2005) OR oSpecialist Diploma IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry 2005 onwards) AND MSc Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification at MSc level or IBMS Fellowship in Clinical Biochemistry. OR While an MSc is an essential qualification criterion, we will consider candidates who demonstrate exceptional aptitude for the role and are working towards their MSc and are willing to work towards the Band 7 role competencies as a developmental opportunity over a fixed period.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in post HCPC registration working in a busy, acute medical clinical chemistry laboratory environment.
- Experience in LCMS section.
- Demonstrate ability to cope with competing priorities.
- Demonstrates an ability to respond to change.
- Experienced in a variety of diagnostics techniques in Clinical Biochemistry.
- Experienced using computerised laboratory information system.
- Experienced evaluating the authenticity of patient results.
Desirable
- Experience interacting with and able to perform basic operator maintenance on the named equipment. oc8000 (Roche Diagnostics) oc8100 (Roche Diagnostics) op701 (Roche Diagnostics) oOsmometer 3320 (Advance oInstruments Inc.) oD-100 (BioRad Laboratories) oXevo TQ-XS (Waters) oXevo TQ-S Micro (Waters) oTECAN Freedom EVO-2 oOC-Sensor Pledia oAQT90 (Radiometer) oABL90 Flex (Radiometer) oABL800 series (Radiometer) oClinitek Status (Siemens) oi-Stat1 (Abbott) oi-Stat Alinity (Abbott) oFreestyle Precision Pro (Abbott) oAccuchek Informa II (Roche odiagnostics) oDCA Vantage (Siemens). oExperienced using the following named oIT systems oWinPath Enterprise (Clinisys). oInfinity (Cobas Middleware (Roche) oCobas Inventory Management oSystem (Roche Diagnostics) oQ-Pulse (Ideagen) o AQURE (Radiometer
Knowledge
Essential
- H&S legislation and procedures
- Specialist knowledge in Clinical Biochemistry.
- Quality management system
- Detailed understanding of UKAS
- LCMS Troubleshooting
Desirable
- Knowledge of current requirements for training and career progression
Skills
Essential
- Competent in routine laboratory techniques and troubleshooting
- Ability to analyse, interpret and present routine data/results/concepts.
- Working knowledge of word processing & spreadsheet packages
- Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
- Able to plan, manage and prioritise own workload ensuring completion in a timely and accurate manner
Desirable
Personal and people development
Essential
- Willing to accept instructions and direction from others.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to team working and the development of others.
- Hold no reservations about handling infected material in accordance with H&S policies
Communications
Essential
- Pleasant, helpful and confident manner.
- Even tempered, polite and tolerant.
- Reliable, conscientious, demonstrates motivation
- Flexible working as required and good attendance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist.
- AND Hold the following; oCPSM Log book (Clinical Biochemistry) if qualified before 2003. OR oRegistration portfolio IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry 2003 to 2004) and Diploma in Biomedical Science IBMS (Blood Sciences 2005) OR oSpecialist Diploma IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry 2005 onwards) AND MSc Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification at MSc level or IBMS Fellowship in Clinical Biochemistry. OR While an MSc is an essential qualification criterion, we will consider candidates who demonstrate exceptional aptitude for the role and are working towards their MSc and are willing to work towards the Band 7 role competencies as a developmental opportunity over a fixed period.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in post HCPC registration working in a busy, acute medical clinical chemistry laboratory environment.
- Experience in LCMS section.
- Demonstrate ability to cope with competing priorities.
- Demonstrates an ability to respond to change.
- Experienced in a variety of diagnostics techniques in Clinical Biochemistry.
- Experienced using computerised laboratory information system.
- Experienced evaluating the authenticity of patient results.
Desirable
- Experience interacting with and able to perform basic operator maintenance on the named equipment. oc8000 (Roche Diagnostics) oc8100 (Roche Diagnostics) op701 (Roche Diagnostics) oOsmometer 3320 (Advance oInstruments Inc.) oD-100 (BioRad Laboratories) oXevo TQ-XS (Waters) oXevo TQ-S Micro (Waters) oTECAN Freedom EVO-2 oOC-Sensor Pledia oAQT90 (Radiometer) oABL90 Flex (Radiometer) oABL800 series (Radiometer) oClinitek Status (Siemens) oi-Stat1 (Abbott) oi-Stat Alinity (Abbott) oFreestyle Precision Pro (Abbott) oAccuchek Informa II (Roche odiagnostics) oDCA Vantage (Siemens). oExperienced using the following named oIT systems oWinPath Enterprise (Clinisys). oInfinity (Cobas Middleware (Roche) oCobas Inventory Management oSystem (Roche Diagnostics) oQ-Pulse (Ideagen) o AQURE (Radiometer
Knowledge
Essential
- H&S legislation and procedures
- Specialist knowledge in Clinical Biochemistry.
- Quality management system
- Detailed understanding of UKAS
- LCMS Troubleshooting
Desirable
- Knowledge of current requirements for training and career progression
Skills
Essential
- Competent in routine laboratory techniques and troubleshooting
- Ability to analyse, interpret and present routine data/results/concepts.
- Working knowledge of word processing & spreadsheet packages
- Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
- Able to plan, manage and prioritise own workload ensuring completion in a timely and accurate manner
Desirable
Personal and people development
Essential
- Willing to accept instructions and direction from others.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to team working and the development of others.
- Hold no reservations about handling infected material in accordance with H&S policies
Communications
Essential
- Pleasant, helpful and confident manner.
- Even tempered, polite and tolerant.
- Reliable, conscientious, demonstrates motivation
- Flexible working as required and good attendance
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).
