Job summary
We are seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist to join the Microbiology department at Bedford Hospital.
The laboratory is equipped with a variety of equipment including the Beckman Coulter Microscan, BioMerieux BacT/Alert Virtuo, Cepheid Gene Xperts, BD MGIT, BioMerieux VIDAS, Biofire TORCH and Film Array, Roche Cobas 6800, Cepheid GeneXpert, Bruker Maldi-TOF, BD Max, Stratec Gemini, MAST Uri System and DS2.
The laboratory has merged with the Luton Microbiology department and delivers a range of investigations to Bedford Hospital, Luton and Dunstable Hospital and the surrounding GPs. The department is UKAS accredited to ISO 15189:2012 and is an IBMS approved training laboratory.
You will work as part of the Microbiology senior team, focussing on quality and training.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will act as a Senior Biomedical Scientist, working with the Lab Manager, Training Officer and Quality Team to support the department with quality processes, documentation and training to maintain UKAS accreditation. Applicants will be expected to have significant experience working with Quality Management systems, knowledge of quality processes and experience training all grades of staff.
The post holder will assist the laboratory senior team with documentation, monitoring of non conformances, performance of audits, implementing quality processes and training. The post holder will assist the laboratory manager in the operational aspects of the department, and the implementation, monitoring and review of any contract, whilst maintaining service continuity and mitigating risk.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist [BMS] assisting in the delivery of the department services.
To assist the Laboratory Management in the implementation and delivery of a cohesive service, in conjunction the clinical lead of the department.
To implement the quality policy for the department including the agreed quality objectives.
To contribute to the implementation of UKAS standards for the department using the Pathology Quality Management System as established, to fulfil the quality circles and audit inherent to the ISO 15189 standards of compliance.
To assist in action plans as required to resolve nonconformities that are recorded by internal and/or external audits or complaints, and to ensure the completion of corrective and preventative actions that have been identified.
To follow and update the Standard Operating Procedures [SOP] for the department utilising the Document Management Module of the Q-Pulse system.
Where delegated, to be responsible for the formulation and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures [SOP] for the department utilising the Document Management Module of the Q-Pulse system.
To manage the day-to-day operation of the quality aspects of the department department within the teams. This will include supporting senior staff with documentation, training all grades of staff in the implementation of standardised quality processes and use of the Quality Management system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist [BMS] assisting in the delivery of the department services.
To assist the Laboratory Management in the implementation and delivery of a cohesive service, in conjunction the clinical lead of the department.
To implement the quality policy for the department including the agreed quality objectives.
To contribute to the implementation of UKAS standards for the department using the Pathology Quality Management System as established, to fulfil the quality circles and audit inherent to the ISO 15189 standards of compliance.
To assist in action plans as required to resolve nonconformities that are recorded by internal and/or external audits or complaints, and to ensure the completion of corrective and preventative actions that have been identified.
To follow and update the Standard Operating Procedures [SOP] for the department utilising the Document Management Module of the Q-Pulse system.
Where delegated, to be responsible for the formulation and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures [SOP] for the department utilising the Document Management Module of the Q-Pulse system.
To manage the day-to-day operation of the quality aspects of the department department within the teams. This will include supporting senior staff with documentation, training all grades of staff in the implementation of standardised quality processes and use of the Quality Management system.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
- Masters degree or related professional health care qualification or equivalent
- HCPC registration
- IBMS Specialist portfolio or equivalent
Desirable
- IBMS certificate in Expert Practice in Quality Management
Experience
Essential
- Audit and evaluation, clinical and information governance, use of Quality Management systems
- Significant specialist knowledge of Microbiology acquired over a significant period
Desirable
- Experience training staff
- Experience in the implementation of new processes
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal at all levels
- Manage and analyse highly complex information and data
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Document writing
Desirable
- Leadership skills
- Time management skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Experienced in use of Quality Management systems
Desirable
- Specialised knowledge of Microbiology
- Lean working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
- Masters degree or related professional health care qualification or equivalent
- HCPC registration
- IBMS Specialist portfolio or equivalent
Desirable
- IBMS certificate in Expert Practice in Quality Management
Experience
Essential
- Audit and evaluation, clinical and information governance, use of Quality Management systems
- Significant specialist knowledge of Microbiology acquired over a significant period
Desirable
- Experience training staff
- Experience in the implementation of new processes
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal at all levels
- Manage and analyse highly complex information and data
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Document writing
Desirable
- Leadership skills
- Time management skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Experienced in use of Quality Management systems
Desirable
- Specialised knowledge of Microbiology
- Lean working
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).
