Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified, HCPC registered
candidate to join the Mid Yorkshire Pathology Team as a Biomedical Scientist,
working in the Biochemistry Department of the Blood Sciences Department.
Applications are invited from experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with a completed IBMS Specialist Portfolio for the Specialist Biomedical Scientist role (Agenda for Change Band 6).
Applicants with almost completed portfolios (>70% complete)will be considered for this role. In this situation, a portfolio assessment by the departments training officer would become a pre-employment requirement. The candidate would be employed as a Band 6 annex 21 (Agenda for Change) until the completion of their IBMS Specialist Portfolio and its successful verification.
The post holder will be required to participate in a shift
system.
The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust covers three sites, Pinderfields,
Pontefract and Dewsbury Hospital. Biochemistry is present on the Pinderfields and Dewsbury sites.
A managed service contract is in place with Biochemistry automation equipment supplied by Roche & Tosoh. Pre and post analytic processes are dealt with by a GLP track. Helena equipment is used in the processing of samples for electrophoresis and immunofixation.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would be expected to work as part of a team alongside colleagues
in biochemistry, plus the wider blood sciences team with colleagues in blood
transfusion, haematology and specimen reception. There would also be the
requirement to work independently as required by managers, during the normal
working day or as part of the out of hours service provision.
There can be a myriad of diverse tasks to complete when
working in a Biochemistry laboratory, making it difficult to list them all. However,
the main tasks include:
- Maintenance of analysers.
- Technical validation of assays & results.
- Contacting clinical teams with abnormal results &
dealing with queries.
- Troubleshooting internal quality control issues.
- Solve analyser & automated track problems.
- Training & mentoring of staff.
- Update standard operating procedures & conduct
audits.
- Assist senior staff in the evaluation of new
methods and equipment.
- Attend training opportunities.
- Maintain competencies & mandatory training.
- Participate and contribute in departmental
meetings.
This is an exciting time to join the department with the implementation
of new equipment as part of the combined managed service contract with the West
Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts.
About us
We provide care and support to over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, in community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (in Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and the best place to receive care.
We have a clear vision, and you could be part of this! If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have
responsibility for carrying out the scientific and technical work within the Biochemistry
Department under the management of senior biomedical staff. Key objectives include:
-
To provide a high quality and timely service.
-
To follow departmental procedures and health and
safety rules at all times.
-
To avoid waste and work in a cost effective way
at all times.
-
To identify problems within the areas that they
are working and report them to their manager.
-
To maintain clear and concise communication with
users of the service at all times.
-
To take part in any training required to
maintain an up to date knowledge of all equipment and techniques used in areas
in which they work.
-
To help to ensure that all work is carried out
to the standards necessary for UKAS Accreditation.
Clinical/Technical
- To
carry out a broad range of scientific and technical work within the department
as required by senior biomedical staff, including that of a specialist nature,
working within Health and Care Professions Council standards of proficiency for
Biomedical Scientists.
- To
evaluate suitability of samples.
- To
identify anomalous results and take appropriate action.
- To
carry out a range of specialist technical tasks using highly developed
analytical skills. The tasks will depend on the area in which you are working
and could include:
-
Authorisation of test results.
-
Undertaking the training of nursing and other
staff who carry outward based testing.
-
Checking quality control and dealing with
maintenance issues for ward based equipment.
- To
work independently as required by managers, either as part of the out of hour's
service provision or during the normal working day.
- To
follow the quality control procedures as set out in the departmental
instructions.
- To
attempt to solve analytical and technical problems and failures encountered
while working independently.
- To
interpret clinical information on request forms to ensure appropriate tests are
carried out.
- To
carry out technical validation of assays and investigations based on assessment
of quality control results and to produce reports for clinical validation as
appropriate.
- To work
accurately and precisely in a conscientious, disciplined and flexible way.
- To
maintain high technical standards and ensure that such areas in which you work
are kept clean and tidy.
- To carry
out routine and emergency maintenance and calibration of equipment both inside
and outside the department as appropriate. To identify problems associated with
equipment used and to notify managers. Where appropriate to contact company
technical personnel to seek advice.
- To assist
in senior staff in the evaluation of new methods and equipment.
- To assist
senior Biomedical Scientists in stock control.
- To conduct
audit in line with UKAS guidelines and to participate in other internal and
external audit activity as required.
Communication
- To
communicate with colleagues within the department on a range of complex
subjects.
- To
communicate with both medical and scientific staff within the department and
with medical and nursing staff on wards and in general practice, giving advice
on a range of technical issues.
- To carry
out data input of patient details, and to input test results onto patient files
on the Laboratory Information System.
- To carry
out basic computer/data processing using statistical and word processing
packages.
Training/Supervision
- To carry
out first line supervision of (Trainee) Biomedical Scientists and Medical
Laboratory Assistants, and to undertake the training of these staff and others
in basic laboratory duties where required, under the overall control of
managers.
- To act as
Team Leader for small groups of Medical Laboratory Assistants on an agreed
basis. Organising the work of the group and carrying out other general supervisory
duties under the direction of the Chief Biomedical Scientist.
- To
undertake such personal training as is deemed necessary to fulfil all working
obligations and to attend mandatory training such as Fire Awareness training as
is required by the Laboratory manager.
Other
- To attend
and participate in departmental meetings and to comment and contribute to the
development of new policies and procedures.
- To
maintain the confidentiality of Trust and patient information, and use such
information only as authorised for specific purposes. Report any concerns about the use of such
information to your senior manager.
- To
undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the grade as indicated by
the Biochemistry Chief Biomedical Scientist.
- To receive a yearly individual performance
review/appraisal that will reflect both personal objectives and service
objectives in a personal development plan, in accordance with the Trust appraisal
process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have
responsibility for carrying out the scientific and technical work within the Biochemistry
Department under the management of senior biomedical staff. Key objectives include:
-
To provide a high quality and timely service.
-
To follow departmental procedures and health and
safety rules at all times.
-
To avoid waste and work in a cost effective way
at all times.
-
To identify problems within the areas that they
are working and report them to their manager.
-
To maintain clear and concise communication with
users of the service at all times.
-
To take part in any training required to
maintain an up to date knowledge of all equipment and techniques used in areas
in which they work.
-
To help to ensure that all work is carried out
to the standards necessary for UKAS Accreditation.
Clinical/Technical
- To
carry out a broad range of scientific and technical work within the department
as required by senior biomedical staff, including that of a specialist nature,
working within Health and Care Professions Council standards of proficiency for
Biomedical Scientists.
- To
evaluate suitability of samples.
- To
identify anomalous results and take appropriate action.
- To
carry out a range of specialist technical tasks using highly developed
analytical skills. The tasks will depend on the area in which you are working
and could include:
-
Authorisation of test results.
-
Undertaking the training of nursing and other
staff who carry outward based testing.
-
Checking quality control and dealing with
maintenance issues for ward based equipment.
- To
work independently as required by managers, either as part of the out of hour's
service provision or during the normal working day.
- To
follow the quality control procedures as set out in the departmental
instructions.
- To
attempt to solve analytical and technical problems and failures encountered
while working independently.
- To
interpret clinical information on request forms to ensure appropriate tests are
carried out.
- To
carry out technical validation of assays and investigations based on assessment
of quality control results and to produce reports for clinical validation as
appropriate.
- To work
accurately and precisely in a conscientious, disciplined and flexible way.
- To
maintain high technical standards and ensure that such areas in which you work
are kept clean and tidy.
- To carry
out routine and emergency maintenance and calibration of equipment both inside
and outside the department as appropriate. To identify problems associated with
equipment used and to notify managers. Where appropriate to contact company
technical personnel to seek advice.
- To assist
in senior staff in the evaluation of new methods and equipment.
- To assist
senior Biomedical Scientists in stock control.
- To conduct
audit in line with UKAS guidelines and to participate in other internal and
external audit activity as required.
Communication
- To
communicate with colleagues within the department on a range of complex
subjects.
- To
communicate with both medical and scientific staff within the department and
with medical and nursing staff on wards and in general practice, giving advice
on a range of technical issues.
- To carry
out data input of patient details, and to input test results onto patient files
on the Laboratory Information System.
- To carry
out basic computer/data processing using statistical and word processing
packages.
Training/Supervision
- To carry
out first line supervision of (Trainee) Biomedical Scientists and Medical
Laboratory Assistants, and to undertake the training of these staff and others
in basic laboratory duties where required, under the overall control of
managers.
- To act as
Team Leader for small groups of Medical Laboratory Assistants on an agreed
basis. Organising the work of the group and carrying out other general supervisory
duties under the direction of the Chief Biomedical Scientist.
- To
undertake such personal training as is deemed necessary to fulfil all working
obligations and to attend mandatory training such as Fire Awareness training as
is required by the Laboratory manager.
Other
- To attend
and participate in departmental meetings and to comment and contribute to the
development of new policies and procedures.
- To
maintain the confidentiality of Trust and patient information, and use such
information only as authorised for specific purposes. Report any concerns about the use of such
information to your senior manager.
- To
undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the grade as indicated by
the Biochemistry Chief Biomedical Scientist.
- To receive a yearly individual performance
review/appraisal that will reflect both personal objectives and service
objectives in a personal development plan, in accordance with the Trust appraisal
process.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience in an NHS Biochemistry Lab.
Desirable
- Experience of working with current analysers and automated systems.
Qualifications
Essential
- Final Examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science or equivalent (In appropriate subject).
- A degree acceptable to HPC followed by State Registration.
- Current State Registration by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Completed IBMS Specialist Diploma in Clinical Biochemistry.
- Demonstrates achievement and maintenance of levels of competency and continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Suitable Qualifications in Information Technology (e.g. CLAIT/ECDL).
- Suitable Qualifications in Health and Safety (e.g. IOSH).
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Can demonstrate ability to work unsupervised if required.
- Able to demonstrate good laboratory practice in their work.
- Able to communicate clearly and precisely both verbally and in writing with patients and all levels of staff inside and outside Pathology.
Desirable
- Experience of working out of hours.
- Prior experience of training of other staff.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work well within a small team.
- Able to work alone with appropriate supervision.
- Enthusiasm for work.
- Enthusiasm to undertake appropriate training as required to facilitate service developments.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- A good knowledge of health and safety principles applicable in working within an NHS Pathology Department.
- An awareness of their own limitations.
Desirable
- A wide knowledge of Health and Safety law and its application to Pathology.
- Experience of working in disciplines of Pathology other than that for which applying.
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly.
- Friendly and approachable.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience in an NHS Biochemistry Lab.
Desirable
- Experience of working with current analysers and automated systems.
Qualifications
Essential
- Final Examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science or equivalent (In appropriate subject).
- A degree acceptable to HPC followed by State Registration.
- Current State Registration by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Completed IBMS Specialist Diploma in Clinical Biochemistry.
- Demonstrates achievement and maintenance of levels of competency and continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Suitable Qualifications in Information Technology (e.g. CLAIT/ECDL).
- Suitable Qualifications in Health and Safety (e.g. IOSH).
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Can demonstrate ability to work unsupervised if required.
- Able to demonstrate good laboratory practice in their work.
- Able to communicate clearly and precisely both verbally and in writing with patients and all levels of staff inside and outside Pathology.
Desirable
- Experience of working out of hours.
- Prior experience of training of other staff.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work well within a small team.
- Able to work alone with appropriate supervision.
- Enthusiasm for work.
- Enthusiasm to undertake appropriate training as required to facilitate service developments.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- A good knowledge of health and safety principles applicable in working within an NHS Pathology Department.
- An awareness of their own limitations.
Desirable
- A wide knowledge of Health and Safety law and its application to Pathology.
- Experience of working in disciplines of Pathology other than that for which applying.
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly.
- Friendly and approachable.
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).
