Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head Biomedical Scientist to join our Blood Sciences department at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. The postholder will lead a team working at Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Wycombe Hospital. 

Main duties of the job

Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Head Biomedical Scientist to join our Blood Sciences team.

 Head BMS in Blood Sciences, the post holder will take the management lead in all clinical work-related issues and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Blood Sciences department. The Blood Sciences is made up of Biochemistry & Immunology and Haematology & Blood Transfusion laboratories. 

The post holder will be responsible for the maintenance and development of a high-quality service and will be supported to display personal initiative in all areas. They will lead a team of Senior staff to deliver a fit-for-purpose medical laboratory service to achieve the objectives of efficient patient care and resource management within the hospital, 

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Person specification

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential criteria

Safety regulations relating to safe working in pathology laboratories and categorisation of biological agents according to hazard. Good written and verbal communication skills to ensure clear communication of results. Analytical skills to follow through complex diagnostic problems. Follow professional development pathway to maintain relevant skills. Interpersonal skills to deal with lab. staff and stakeholders. Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative. Team Building and Coaching Skills Ability to train all grades of BMS and MLA staff. Knowledge of pathology IT systems for the extraction of statistics and workload data. Management of audit processes. Extensive knowledge of all aspects of the medical blood sciences laboratory and managing a sample reception. Knowledge of Pathology Networks and the Govt. drivers towards Pathology reconfiguration. Extensive experience of laboratory bench work at senior level. Experience of on-call and producing on-call rotas Experience of record keeping and report writing. Proven experience of managing teams and people management. Proven experience in performing staff appraisals Experience of policy writing and preparation of standard operating procedures Strong interpersonal skills Strong proven leadership skills Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Problem solving skills. Ability to manage change. Well organised. Ability to plan strategically. Excellent knowledge in managing Managed Service Contracts in Blood Sciences Excellent knowledge of managing finance and budgets Knowledge of CIP programmes and ongoing management of these Excellent working knowledge of Winpath Clinical System

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience in all aspects of the relevant Pathology Discipline Significant post registration experience working in a diagnostic pathology laboratory In depth experience of complex laboratory methodology to provide expert advice to the department

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria

Fellow of Institute of Biomedical Science. Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council. Extensive post registration experience at a senior level with substantial relevant experience at Band 8a management level Management/Leadership Training or qualification Evidence of CPD and post graduate training in specialised areas A Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent. MSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent in appropriate specialty. Registration on Continual professional development scheme. Quality management training.

Special Circumstances

Essential criteria

Full driving license and a car owner to be able to travel across sites.

PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.

COVID-19 and Flu vaccinationsremain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.

If you are successful at interview, we will require you to complete a Covid-19 risk assessment document.

Application deadline:This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight. If we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before to the closing date.

Application information:If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Shortlisting:The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.

Travel expenses:It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interview will not be reimbursed.

Smoking:All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.

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