Job summary
Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6)
Applications are invited from well-motivated Biomedical Scientists who have Health Professions Council State Registration to work in the Department of Clinical Biochemistry of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Applicants will need to demonstrate the ability to work at a competence level equivalent with the Specialist Portfolio in Clinical Chemistry. The Department, which is one of the largest Clinical Biochemistry Departments in the country, processes over 8 million tests per annum with a repertoire covering all areas including Biochemistry screening programmes for the Thames Valley. Successful candidates will be required to contribute to the laboratory out of hours system and work at all three laboratory sites, The John Radcliffe and Churchill hospitals in Oxford and the Horton Hospital in Banbury.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will act as a State Registered Biomedical Scientist (BMS) who provides a comprehensive range of scientific and diagnostic services throughout all sections of the Department, as an aid/basis for diagnosis.
- Services are provided to hospital clinicians and general practitioners and the post holder is required to liaise with these, other healthcare professionals, patients and their representatives.
- The post holder will be required to perform automated and manual laboratory procedures of varying complexity some of which require a high degree of skill and experience.
- The post holder will exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries and will be required to verify and validate completed work.
- In addition, the BMS will be required to staff all laboratories within the Trust as and when required.
- The work may include some weekend and evening or night duties, which requires a flexible approach to the hours of employment, according to individual contract.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working within one of the largest and complex Clinical Biochemistry services within the NHS England and hub of the South 4 network. Working with colleagues to provide clinically appropriate turnaround times for best patient care. Opportunities to be involved with testing from core lab services, specialist testing, neonatal and FASP screening, progressive point of care engagement and translation work on new markers that improve patient care.
Scientific and Clinical Responsibilities
- Analyses of potentially infectious samples using a range of highly specialised laboratory procedures, by either manual or automated techniques, to produce results of a quality consistent with excellent patient care. Undertakes these duties in all areas of Clinical Biochemistry.
- Ensures efficient use and maintenance of resources, is aware of stock levels and rotation, storage conditions, batch numbers and expiry dates, thus ensuring the viability of the reagents used.
- Exercises own initiative and works in co-operation with other staff members to ensure that the workload is processed in a timely and efficient manner.
- Is fully conversant with departmental policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), ensuring that personal performance complies with ISO 15189 and other professional standards.
- Carries out troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on highly complex automated systems. Ensures appropriate records are kept and liaises with service engineers where appropriate.
- Matches samples with request forms and inputs patient and test information into the laboratory computer system, requiring complete accuracy.
Analytical and Interpretative Responsibilities
- Exercises individual skills through the observation and interpretation of clinical material or data, which may include therapeutic drug monitoring.
- Completes the work process by the verification and validation of results and report generation. This involves the interpretation of clinical data and requires in-depth theoretical knowledge.
Role Responsibilities
- Practices in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal codes of the Health Professions Council and the Trusts protocols and guidelines. Is accountable for own practice and maintenance of State Registration status.
- Develops own skills, taking responsibility for Continuing Professional Development and performance.
- Complies with the requirements of internal and external/national quality assurance schemes.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the assessment, planning and prioritisation of tasks.
- Communicates effectively with other staff groups, both internal and external. To include healthcare professionals, patients and their representatives, external agencies, commercial suppliers, service engineers and visitors to the laboratory.
- Provides and receives complex scientific and clinical information to and from colleagues and service users. Is aware of barriers to understanding and is able to present information accordingly.
- Provides and receives sensitive information to and from patients and their representatives where empathic and re-assurance skills are required. May include notification of adverse events.
- Displays and maintains a working knowledge of laboratory IT relevant to section.
Teaching, Training and Research Responsibilities
- Participates in the supervision and training of Trainee BMSs, support staff and clinical staff where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working within one of the largest and complex Clinical Biochemistry services within the NHS England and hub of the South 4 network. Working with colleagues to provide clinically appropriate turnaround times for best patient care. Opportunities to be involved with testing from core lab services, specialist testing, neonatal and FASP screening, progressive point of care engagement and translation work on new markers that improve patient care.
Scientific and Clinical Responsibilities
- Analyses of potentially infectious samples using a range of highly specialised laboratory procedures, by either manual or automated techniques, to produce results of a quality consistent with excellent patient care. Undertakes these duties in all areas of Clinical Biochemistry.
- Ensures efficient use and maintenance of resources, is aware of stock levels and rotation, storage conditions, batch numbers and expiry dates, thus ensuring the viability of the reagents used.
- Exercises own initiative and works in co-operation with other staff members to ensure that the workload is processed in a timely and efficient manner.
- Is fully conversant with departmental policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), ensuring that personal performance complies with ISO 15189 and other professional standards.
- Carries out troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on highly complex automated systems. Ensures appropriate records are kept and liaises with service engineers where appropriate.
- Matches samples with request forms and inputs patient and test information into the laboratory computer system, requiring complete accuracy.
Analytical and Interpretative Responsibilities
- Exercises individual skills through the observation and interpretation of clinical material or data, which may include therapeutic drug monitoring.
- Completes the work process by the verification and validation of results and report generation. This involves the interpretation of clinical data and requires in-depth theoretical knowledge.
Role Responsibilities
- Practices in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal codes of the Health Professions Council and the Trusts protocols and guidelines. Is accountable for own practice and maintenance of State Registration status.
- Develops own skills, taking responsibility for Continuing Professional Development and performance.
- Complies with the requirements of internal and external/national quality assurance schemes.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the assessment, planning and prioritisation of tasks.
- Communicates effectively with other staff groups, both internal and external. To include healthcare professionals, patients and their representatives, external agencies, commercial suppliers, service engineers and visitors to the laboratory.
- Provides and receives complex scientific and clinical information to and from colleagues and service users. Is aware of barriers to understanding and is able to present information accordingly.
- Provides and receives sensitive information to and from patients and their representatives where empathic and re-assurance skills are required. May include notification of adverse events.
- Displays and maintains a working knowledge of laboratory IT relevant to section.
Teaching, Training and Research Responsibilities
- Participates in the supervision and training of Trainee BMSs, support staff and clinical staff where required.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- IBMS postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Biochemistry/Biomedical Science or equivalent knowledge
Desirable
- Membership of IBMS CPD scheme or equivalent.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the all basic techniques within Clinical Biochemistry
- Minimum 18 months post HCPC registration experience in a diagnostic laboratory
Desirable
- Previous experience with equipment in use at OUH
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise competing workload.
- Practical analytical skills. Accurate, methodical and well organised
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Ability to mentor and impart knowledge to junior colleagues.
Desirable
- Knowledge of IT architecture in the running of complex analytical equipment and Laboratory Information Systems
Other Personal Qualities
Essential
- Strong team member. Reliable and trustworthy.
- Prepared to work with biological materials and a variety of sample types
Desirable
- Experience of On call/Shift working including out of hours. Flexible approach to hours of work including night shift.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- IBMS postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Biochemistry/Biomedical Science or equivalent knowledge
Desirable
- Membership of IBMS CPD scheme or equivalent.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the all basic techniques within Clinical Biochemistry
- Minimum 18 months post HCPC registration experience in a diagnostic laboratory
Desirable
- Previous experience with equipment in use at OUH
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise competing workload.
- Practical analytical skills. Accurate, methodical and well organised
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Ability to mentor and impart knowledge to junior colleagues.
Desirable
- Knowledge of IT architecture in the running of complex analytical equipment and Laboratory Information Systems
Other Personal Qualities
Essential
- Strong team member. Reliable and trustworthy.
- Prepared to work with biological materials and a variety of sample types
Desirable
- Experience of On call/Shift working including out of hours. Flexible approach to hours of work including night shift.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
John Radcliffe, Churchill and Horton Hospitals
Headly Way
Oxford
OX3 9DU
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
