Job summary
BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST - Clinical Biochemistry - Band 5/6
Permanent Contract - Full time (37.5h/week including full participation with the 24/7 shift rota).
(Banding subject to candidate meeting all essential criteria of Band 5 or Band 6 Person Specification).
An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified Specialist Biomedical Scientists (Band 6) /Biomedical Scientist (Band 5) to join our friendly but busy Clinical Biochemistry team at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. The Blood Sciences Department handles in excess of 8 million tests per year.
PLEASE READ JDs & PERSON SPECIFICATIONS FIRST AND ENSURE YOU MEET THE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA BEFORE APPLYING.
Main duties of the job
Suitable candidates will be required to have extensive Clinical Biochemistry knowledge, experience and successfully completed their IBMS registration and specialist portfolio or equivalent qualification.
Consideration may be given to applicants who can demonstrate that they are near to completion of their specialist portfolio and if successful would be paid at Band 5 rate until completed.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate with the 24/7 shift rota within 3 months of joining the team.
You will need to be able to demonstrate that you are self-motivated, organised and participating in current/recent CPD activities. You will be working alongside Medical Laboratory Assistants', Assistant Practitioners, Biomedical Scientists, Consultant Clinical staff and will be expected to work in ALL of the clinical biochemistry sections (subject to training and competency assessment).
The department is ISO 15189 accredited and various projects are in progress, including new Blood Science analysers and new LIMS system. The successful candidate will be required to engage fully with this process and support implementation and development of these projects.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE READ JDs & PERSON SPECIFICATIONS FIRST AND ENSURE YOU MEET THE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA BEFORE APPLYING.
- To participate in the routine and specialist work of all sections of the department.
- To work all aspects of the 24/7 shift rota/out of hours service to maintain service provision.
- To be responsible for ones own work (as per HCPC standards), when working independently and as part of a team.
- To ensure laboratory instruments are maintained and are in working order as per departmental standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- To maintain a high quality of work within the department and perform all aspects of quality control procedures including troubleshooting.
- Apply specialist knowledge to check the technical validity and quality of all results and processes in the area of responsibility.
- To assist the department with maintaining ISO accreditation.
- Training/supervision of junior and less experienced staff grades.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- UK BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (or equivalent acceptable to IBMS/HCPC) OR UK ENIC confirmed equivalent qualification
- Reference to IBMS Specialist Portfolio for the relevant discipline or relevant experience - see desirable criteria
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as per requirements to maintain HCPC registration
Desirable
- (Band 5) Working towards (or expressed interest in) completing the IBMS Specialist Portfolio for the relevant discipline.
- (Band 6) - Successful completion of the discipline relevant IBMS Specialist Portfolio or equivalent OR At least 2 years current/recent experience in an NHS lab working as a Band 6 BMS (successful candidates will be expected to complete the IBMS specialist portfolio upon appointment if they do not hold a relevant MSc and/or have sufficient experience in an NHS lab)
- Relevant IT qualification e.g. ECDL or equivalent
- Discipline Specific MSc
- Membership of the IBMS
- Evidence of recent further study in Biomedical subjects or other relevant qualifications or courses
Knowledge
Essential
- Possess current general theoretical, practical and working knowledge of the relevant laboratory discipline to ensure and maintain HCPC registration.
- Working knowledge of relevant Laboratory IT systems including analyser Middleware
- Able to review and develop own knowledge and skills to improve own performance.
- Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems, Quality Assurance, ISO 15189 Laboratory accreditation and MHRA standards
Experience
Essential
- Current/Recent Experience working in a clinical laboratory in the relevant discipline - see desirable criteria
- Working all aspects of the 24/7 shift rota including lone working to maintain service provision
- Experience of using appropriate Laboratory IT systems in relevant discipline
- Experience of using appropriate Laboratory instrumentation and techniques in relevant discipline
- Performing audits and contribute to laboratory QMS
Desirable
- (Band 5) More than 6 months current/recent experience working in a clinical laboratory in the relevant discipline
- (Band 6) More than 2 years current/recent experience working in a clinical laboratory in the relevant discipline
- Experience in a NHS clinical laboratory
- (Band 6) Dealing with conflict and difficult colleagues/service users
- (Band 6) Training/supervision of junior and less experienced staff grades
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good verbal and written skills and ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and service users.
- Good interpersonal skills, able to build and maintain working relationships with others (i.e. friendly demeanour and personable).
- Good problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Able to work independently including lone working and as part of a team.
- Able to prioritise workload and multitask to meet needs of the service.
- Ability to plan and organise work effectively to achieve agreed turnaround times.
- Practical skills associated with diagnostic lab work
- Able to adapt to new ideas/change and help to develop them to improve the level of service provided.
- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods of time.
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Excellent Attention to detail and a willingness to work to a high standard to ensure the best outcome for patients.
- Good numeracy and IT skills/IT literate - Microsoft Office programmes etc
Desirable
- (Band 6) Training skills
- Demonstrate a willingness to take on extra responsibilities to develop the service.
- Good customer service skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE