Job summary
This is a zero hour contract which maybe required at short notice.
This is a great opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Biomedical Scientist to support our Point of Care Testing Team.
The department provides Point of Care Testing equipment across all areas of the Trust and is in the process of gaining UKAS accreditation.
The successful candidate will be reliable, enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking.
Main duties of the job
They will be responsible in helping maintain the quality of the service within the department by ensuring the service adheres to Pathology and department procedures working towards compliance with ISO, regulatory and national requirements. They will assist coordinate and support the department with quality tasks such as audits, preparing monthly quality reports, assisting in investigating and resolving incidents, complaints etc.
As this is a bank position only the quality aspects of the job description are applicable. This may change at a later date.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
o Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefitso Blue Light card eligibilityo And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Working for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust/NKPS you will be part of the Kent and Medway Pathology Network (South 8 Network - Kent and Medway Pathology Network is made up of seven laboratories across three pathology services in four acute Trusts. For more information on the network please see the attached document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Working for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust/NKPS you will be part of the Kent and Medway Pathology Network (South 8 Network - Kent and Medway Pathology Network is made up of seven laboratories across three pathology services in four acute Trusts. For more information on the network please see the attached document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
- Master of Science degree (MSc) in a relevant subject or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma or IBMS Fellowship examination or 120 credits in a postgraduate qualification(s) in relevant professional subjects including quality management.
- Current State Registration (Healthcare Professions Council)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Quality Management System qualification in healthcare
- Management/ leadership course
Experience/knowledge
Essential
- Proven experience in organising and prioritising multiple tasks and workloads to meet deadlines
- Experience/ knowledge of UKAS accreditation process against ISO 15189: 2022 standards
- Experience in undertaking audits, document control, change control practice, asset management, investigation and management of incidents including implementing corrective and preventive actions (CA/PA).
- Experience of 'Q-Pulse' application
Desirable
- Experience of use of 'in phase'
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work well in a team
- Command of written and verbal English
- Report writing skills
- Intermediate to advanced use of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Good presentation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Desirable
- Data analysis using specific software, or advanced skills in Excel
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
- Master of Science degree (MSc) in a relevant subject or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma or IBMS Fellowship examination or 120 credits in a postgraduate qualification(s) in relevant professional subjects including quality management.
- Current State Registration (Healthcare Professions Council)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Quality Management System qualification in healthcare
- Management/ leadership course
Experience/knowledge
Essential
- Proven experience in organising and prioritising multiple tasks and workloads to meet deadlines
- Experience/ knowledge of UKAS accreditation process against ISO 15189: 2022 standards
- Experience in undertaking audits, document control, change control practice, asset management, investigation and management of incidents including implementing corrective and preventive actions (CA/PA).
- Experience of 'Q-Pulse' application
Desirable
- Experience of use of 'in phase'
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work well in a team
- Command of written and verbal English
- Report writing skills
- Intermediate to advanced use of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Good presentation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Desirable
- Data analysis using specific software, or advanced skills in Excel
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
