Job summary
We are recruiting for a newly created part time, 0.2 FTE (8 hours), Biochemistry Training Officer, to support with the newly formed Sonic Training Academy.This role will report to the Training Academy Manager and will be based at the Royal Free Hospital and remotely from home. Ideally, we would have you work 1 day a week but are open to people working 2 half days a week.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will be responsible for the creation and delivery of biochemistry practical training sessions, workshops, and seminars. The post holder will also be supporting with completion of the IBMS registration portfolios and mentoring students.
The post-holder should have experience working in a laboratory environment, be HCPC registered, with a background in Biochemistry. The successful candidate must also have experience with training a range of people in a thoroughly professional and organised manner, providing support and input as required to contribute to the smooth running of the training academy, as well as being able to effectively collaborate with other subject matter experts within the profession.
The role is based at the Royal Free Hospital serviced by various commuter links including: Hampstead Heath Rail (4 minute walk), Besize Park (15 minute walk), and Gospel Oak, (17 minute walk).
About us
Training and development opportunities supporting professional development
Annual performance related salary review
** No banding restrictions:**As we are a private company we are not restricted by salary bandings and so are able to negotiate appropriate salaries based on experience. This also means that annual salary reviews do not hit a band ceiling
Discounted gym membership we have a corporate gym membership scheme with Better Gyms
Cash healthcare plan cash back on a variety of healthcare costs including dentist and opticians
Sick Pay Entitlement 5 paid days in the first year of employment, 20 days thereafter
Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover
Life Assurance providing salary continuation for long term illness (six months qualifying period)
Employee Assistance Programme supporting staff wellbeing
Season Ticket Loan Scheme interest free loan for the cost of annual travel ticket
Perkbox Access to additional staff perks and benefits such as high street discounts
Company Pension Scheme company and staff contributions which increase with service
Competitive annual leave allowance
Job description
Job responsibilities
To create, support and deliver biochemistry subject specific training sessions, workshops and specialist
content to trainee Biomedical Scientists as well as existing Biomedical Science staff members.
Support in the mentoring, marking and training support for apprentice students completing the IBMS
registration portfolio. Training to be conducted as physical laboratory practical sessions alongside elearning content.
Work will be undertaken with autonomy and overseen by the training academy manager.
The post holder will be required to work on a hybrid model and attend the Royal Free Training Laboratory
for delivery of training.
MAIN DUTIES:
To include, but not be restricted to, the following duties:
1. To ensure work is completed and a handover is communicated prior to leaving a section.
2. To utilise the subject mapping documents provided by the training academy and affiliated
university, in supporting the creation of biochemistry subject specific content.
3. To support in creating theoretical content for practical skills sessions, laboratory workshops and
e-learning content
4. To inform the training academy manager or training academy team on updates regarding projects
5. To maintain confidentiality at all times.
6. To become familiar with and proficient in the use of the information technology systems within the
Department.
TRAINING & EDUCATION
7. To participate in training for the successful completion of staff undergoing both IBMS registration
portfolios and also specialist portfolios.
8. To follow the agreed departmental training schedule, and regular performance meetings within the
department
9. To participate in regular training review which will monitor progress and performance.
10. To complete all mandatory training at the appropriate frequency.
11. To provide support for less experienced colleagues as requested.
12. To take an active interest in and keep abreast of developments in the discipline.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To create, support and deliver biochemistry subject specific training sessions, workshops and specialist
content to trainee Biomedical Scientists as well as existing Biomedical Science staff members.
Support in the mentoring, marking and training support for apprentice students completing the IBMS
registration portfolio. Training to be conducted as physical laboratory practical sessions alongside elearning content.
Work will be undertaken with autonomy and overseen by the training academy manager.
The post holder will be required to work on a hybrid model and attend the Royal Free Training Laboratory
for delivery of training.
MAIN DUTIES:
To include, but not be restricted to, the following duties:
1. To ensure work is completed and a handover is communicated prior to leaving a section.
2. To utilise the subject mapping documents provided by the training academy and affiliated
university, in supporting the creation of biochemistry subject specific content.
3. To support in creating theoretical content for practical skills sessions, laboratory workshops and
e-learning content
4. To inform the training academy manager or training academy team on updates regarding projects
5. To maintain confidentiality at all times.
6. To become familiar with and proficient in the use of the information technology systems within the
Department.
TRAINING & EDUCATION
7. To participate in training for the successful completion of staff undergoing both IBMS registration
portfolios and also specialist portfolios.
8. To follow the agreed departmental training schedule, and regular performance meetings within the
department
9. To participate in regular training review which will monitor progress and performance.
10. To complete all mandatory training at the appropriate frequency.
11. To provide support for less experienced colleagues as requested.
12. To take an active interest in and keep abreast of developments in the discipline.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels.
- Well-presented and will abide by dress codes.
- Demonstrate professionalism.
- Punctual and reliable.
- Helpful, friendly and polite.
- Flexible and adaptable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational skills.
- Work accurately, neatly and efficiently.
- Keyboard skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- Work independently and as part of a team.
- Communicate efficiently with others in
- English - both verbally and in writing.
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist Laboratory experience
- Training experience within a biochemistry department
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio
Experience
Essential
- Previous laboratory experience
- Biochemistry specialist laboratory experience
- Experience with training and mentoring of IBMS Registration portfolios
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels.
- Well-presented and will abide by dress codes.
- Demonstrate professionalism.
- Punctual and reliable.
- Helpful, friendly and polite.
- Flexible and adaptable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational skills.
- Work accurately, neatly and efficiently.
- Keyboard skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- Work independently and as part of a team.
- Communicate efficiently with others in
- English - both verbally and in writing.
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist Laboratory experience
- Training experience within a biochemistry department
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio
Experience
Essential
- Previous laboratory experience
- Biochemistry specialist laboratory experience
- Experience with training and mentoring of IBMS Registration portfolios
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).
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).
