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Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory Senior


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  • Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Bedford
  • 4 days ago

Job summary

The Clinical Biochemistry Department at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are pleased to announce that they have a full time, permanent Band 7 Senior vacancy. We are looking for a highly motivated HCPC State Registered Biomedical Scientist applicant - previous Biochemistry Band 7 experience is preferable. The successful applicant will be expected to work across both the Luton & Dunstable and Bedford sites.

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

Hours of work are 9am to pm Monday to Friday, although you may be expected to work outside these hours on occasion to cover unexpected staff absences.

Should you require further information please contact Carla Burnett on .

Main duties of the job

The post holder will manage the day to day operations and technical aspects of the Clinical Biochemistry services. They will work closely with the clinical biochemistry laboratory manager and the pathology services manager, to ensure an effective delivery of Clinical Biochemistry services in line with the other blood science disciplines.

The post holder will have line management responsibilities for scientific and support staff in Clinical Biochemistry, including recruitment, training, development, appraisal and performance.

About us

Our 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. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see full Job Description and Person Specification attached. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on the advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

HCPC registered BMS. Completed a Master's degree or related professional health care qualification (Fellow of Institute of Biomedical Scientist (IBMS) or Chartered Scientist) or equivalent. Completed an IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma (HSD) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent. BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent and demonstrable experience at Specialist BMS level

Experience

Essential

Highly specialist knowledge of Biomedical procedures. Experience in Clinical Biochemistry at an advanced level. Track record of working without supervision. Audit and evaluation, clinical & information governance.

Desirable

Managing staff Implementation of new technologies laboratory equipment and Pathology information management systems

Communication Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, at all levels. Good listening skills. Ability to manage highly complex information

Desirable

Able to communicate with multi-disciplinary teams throughout Health Economy

knowledge

Essential

Fully conversant with the Clinical Biochemistry methodologies and ability to employ advanced techniques of laboratory diagnosis. Ability to make decisions on extended sample testing based on test outcomes, to aid clinical diagnosis and without supervision.

Desirable

Lean working. Awareness of national and local issues facing Pathology

Skills

Essential

Excellent Inter-personal skills. Ability to utilise evaluation tools. Ability to analyse complex data and use information to inform judgements.

Desirable

Leadership skills. Negotiation skills. Proven project management skills.

Personal Characteristics & Relationship skills

Essential

Personal integrity - leading by example. Drive and determination. Flexibility. Tactful and diplomatic. Flexible in approach and in working relationships.

Desirable

Team Leader and decision maker. Commitment to service development

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