Job summary

The University Hospital of North Midlands, Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts are working collaboratively to form a Pathology network in line with a NHSI directive.

Biochemistry Senior Biomedical Scientist

Band 7

Macclesfield and Leighton Hospitals

Permanent

Main duties of the job

The post will be based in Macclesfield Hospital but travel to Leighton Hospital may be required.

Please see Job Description for further details.

About us

The University Hospital of North Midlands, Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts are working collaboratively to form a Pathology network in line with a NHSI directive.

The UHNM NHS Trust covers Royal Stoke Hospital in Stoke on Trent and County Hospital in Stafford. Royal Stoke a large acute teaching hospital, with a Turnover of £360 million. Located in Stoke on Trent and Stafford, UHNM is close to the M6, within commuting distance of culturally diverse major conurbations, such as Manchester and Birmingham and surrounded by rural pleasures, including the Peak District National Park.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To supervise and organise the technical diagnostic services within sections of the Biochemistry Department. To undertake both routine and complex analytical techniques to maintain service provision, to undertake specific designated managerial duties as required and to ensure that current accreditation standards are adhered to throughout. To be an efficient and flexible member of the Biochemistry laboratory team providing a high-quality diagnostic service through scientific and technical activities commensurate with the training and education of a Specialist Biomedical Scientist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). To maintain competence to practice and to improve professional expertise through engagement in Continuous Professional Development (CPD). To work within the written Policies and Procedures of the Department especially in relation to Health and Safety and Quality. The post holder will be expected to be prepared to work flexibly and maintain competencies to a standard required to enable them to work, or cover during periods of unplanned leave or sickness, on the Out of Hours rota which includes participation in a shift pattern with early, late, weekend, and Bank Holiday shifts as required. The main base will be as above, but work may be required at any site within NMCPS

The University Hospital of North Midlands, Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts are working collaboratively to form a Pathology network in line with a NHSI directive.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc. (Hons.) Biomedical Science or equivalent Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Post Graduate Qualification MSc, FIBMS or equivalent or can demonstrate appropriate level of experience and knowledge in Biochemistry.

Desirable

Managerial or Leadership Qualification Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Specialist Diploma in Biochemistry or equivalent

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Previous experience of working in a Biochemistry Medical Laboratory Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and work to deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively and accurately, face to face, by phone and in writing with all levels of staff

Personal Qualities

Essential

Able to work individually and as part of a team, with the ability to plan, supervise and organise basic grade, trainee BMS and support grade staff in their day to day work Able to utilise initiative to solve problems and develop the service Prepared to work flexibly, including participation in a shift pattern which includes early, late, weekend, and Bank Holiday shifts and other out of hours rotas as required. Ability and willingness to fulfil the travel requirements of the post if relevant - primary place of work as per JD but on rare occasion may reasonably be asked to work at another site where the Trust has responsibility for Pathology services.