Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic HCPC State Registered Biomedical Scientist to join the Clinical Biochemistry section of our busy, friendly, Blood Sciences department.

The successful candidate will be required to work at both Bedfordshire Hospital Laboratory sites based on service needs.

Once fully trained they will be expected to participate in the 24/7 shift pattern across both sites where required.

The department has UKAS accreditation, IBMS/HCPC training status and is one of a few organisations to have Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, & Transfusion Science National School of Healthcare Science accredited training status for clinical sciences.

We are committed to developing our services further, through expansion of on-site testing and integration with other services.

Main duties of the job

As a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist you will:

Be responsible for conducting the day to day operations and technical aspects within Biochemistry in accordance with established protocols and standards.

Support the departmental laboratory seniors in the delivery of a high quality, efficient and effective service.

Be required to work across both our Luton and Bedford sites and once fully trained participate in the 24/7 shift rota.

Assist in delivering of training in accordance with the departmental training policy.

Be accountable for own professional actions.

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

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.

The post holder will conduct day to day operations and technical aspects of the department, for which they are employed. They will work closely with the departmental laboratory manager and laboratory senior, to ensure an effective delivery of services in line with the other blood science disciplines.

The post holder will assist the departmental laboratory senior in the delivery of a high quality, efficient and effective service, through the Quality Management System [QMS] and quality monitoring process using key performance indicators. In conjunction with the departmentallaboratory manager and laboratory senior the post holder will maintain an effective operational structure for blood sciences ensuring the professional infra-structure is maintained to assist other staff to undertake training and achieve competencies for UKAS accreditation standards.

The post holder is expected to coordinate clinical activities with the departmental clinical team.

They will be expected to implement policies and procedures, relevant to their grade, that the service is required to comply with; including UKAS standards, national and European legislation and discipline specific regulatory bodies.

The post holder will have responsibilities for and support staff in the department of employment, including training, development, and performance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

completed a IBMS accredited degree in in Biomedical Science or equivalent and HCPC registered completed an IBMS portfolio

Experience

Essential

Knowledge of Clinical Biochemistry Procedures. Experience of working in a BMS role in Biomedical Science

Communication

Essential

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, at all levels. Good listening skills

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of Biomedical Science Fully conversant within the Biomedical methodology, and ability to work without supervision, but within the parameters of the role descriptor.

Skills

Essential

Accurate input of data while working under pressure Ability to plan own work and the work of others

Personal skills

Essential

Personal integrity - leading by example Drive and determination Adjust quickly to change in circumstances