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Senior Lead Biomedical Scientist - Specialist Bio ChemistryBand 8b

Main area Biomedical Scientist Grade Band 8b Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week Job ref 279-6914843-JAN25

Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Town Brighton Salary £62,215 - £72,293 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 03/02/2025 23:59

About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed.

Job overview

The post holder, in conjunction with the Head of Blood Sciences, will provide operational leadership and management to the Specialist Biochemistry service and its associated workforce and services across all UHSussex sites. The post-holder is accountable for operational activity within the specialty, under the direction of the Head of Blood Sciences and Consultant Head of Department, which will include the business continuity processes and planning, and day-to-day management of staff, providing strong leadership, management and communicating the strategic direction to the Pathology operational teams over all sites, acting as Deputy to the Head of Blood Sciences as required.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be accountable for all aspects of the Specialty, in addition, the post holder supervises and undertakes a range of complex investigations using a variety of techniques, including manual, semi-automated and automated techniques on highly specialised analysers to assist in the diagnosis of disease & monitoring of treatment. The post-holder will be the specialist leader & manager for a team of Biomedical Scientists & support staff, alongside the head of Blood Sciences the post-holder will be accountable for the provision of an efficient, cost-effective & timely clinical service for patients. To manage staff working within the Specialty including recruitment, appraisal, CPD & performance. The post-holder will maintain high professional standards, professional knowledge & competency, undertaking personal continuing professional development, and lead the training and development of other staff.

Person specificationProfessional Registration

• Registration with the Health professional Council as a Biomedical Scientist.

Experience/Qualifications

• Accredited degree or equivalent resulting in state registration with the Health professional Council as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Up to date and in depth specialist knowledge in own Discipline (evidenced by Log book or specialist Portfolio).
• Masters degree in Biomedical Sciences/ own Discipline or, equivalent e.g. Fellowship examination from Institute of Biomedical Sciences.
• Recognised professional post graduate qualification in leadership and management or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master’s level or equivalent.
• Evidence of leading and managing change in a complex environment.
• Robust negotiating and performance management skills.
• Evidence of meeting challenging operational and service objectives.
• Experience with procurement of new equipment & consumables.
• At least 5 years post State Registration experience in a NHS laboratory with at least 3 years at a senior specialist level.
• High level of knowledge of pathology instrumentation.
• Previous supervisory or management experience.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and a commitment to staff education and training.
• Significant experience of managing quality systems including UKAS.
• Comprehensive understanding of Quality, Audit and Clinical Governance.
• Detailed knowledge of Health & Safety requirements including COSHH regulations and evidence of experience of compliance with accreditation bodies.

Skills

• High level of leadership skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Excellent numeric and analytical skills to enable critique of report, both financial and information based.
• Highly developed problem solving skills.
• Good budgetary management experience.
• Excellent organisational and prioritising skills.
• Ability to undertake and report on highly complex biomedical investigations analysing the outcome of tests or procedures and their clinical significance.

People Management & Development

• Highly developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and engage individuals and teams.
• Experience of planning workload of other team members to ensure service delivery.
• Proven staff management skills.
• Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.

Specific Requirements

• Ability to lift laboratory consumables up to 15 Kg as required to maintain stocks and supplies.
• Must display attention to detail.

Freedom to Act

• Ability to work autonomously, liaise and co-ordinate specialty services on a day to day basis and to take appropriate action as necessary.

Important information for applicants

Flexible Working:If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks:As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check.

Skilled Worker Visa:Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria.

Closing adverts early:Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.

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