[ref. e11022824] NHS - Senior Biomedical Scientist - Clinical Biochemistry
As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.
We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £250m estates programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train.The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.
We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.
We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.
At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.
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Job overview
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Biomedical Scientists for the role of Senior Biomedical Scientist within the Clinical Biochemistry laboratories at University Hospitals Dorset.- To help manage and co-ordinate the day-to-day technical activities of the Biochemistry Department, prioritising work so that a safe and timely service is available and meets patient’s needs.
- You are required to have extensive experience in all aspects of Biochemistry at a specialist level.
- You will need to be well-motivated and demonstrate the ability to be able to lead colleagues.
- The applicant must be able to prioritise and organise their own workload and possess excellent communication skills.
- Professional and personal development is encouraged and will be supported by the department.
- The successful applicant will be expected to be able to work out of hours where required to support the service.
Please note this is a cross site working role. Working location will be based on department priorities. Therefore, being able to work flexibly is essential to this role.
Please see the job description and person specification for the full requirements of the role.
Applications from candidates who are currently enrolled on a suitable MSc programme (or equivalent) will be considered.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth HospitalNote: This is a UHD post working cross site at both Poole and Bournemouth
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job- To co-ordinate and participate in the routine processing of specimens; and to allocate work to the other BMS and Associate Practitioner staff to ensure a smooth workflow.
- To act as a deputy for the Laboratory Manager when required
- To ensure that specialised and urgent specimens are appropriately dealt with.
- To participate in the technical work as required.
- To organise and participate in the training programme for all staff within the department.
- To ensure appropriate maintenance and safe use of equipment.
- To assist in the development of rotas in conjunction with the other senior biomedical staff and ensure that they are operated correctly, and to liaise with the other senior BMS staff to provide continuous cover from the start of each day.
- To co-ordinate adequate supplies of laboratory consumables and reagents and co-ordinate their stock control.
- To contribute to audit activities.
- To contribute to the maintenance and development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Working for our organisation
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
- MSc or equivalent
- Willing to pursue further qualifications
Experience
Essential criteria- At least 3 years post HCPC Registration experience of working in a Biochemistry laboratory
- To continue the learning process through academic or practical experience
- Evidence of developing staff by teaching, training and delegation
- Experience of working out of hours
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential criteria- Possess highly developed technical skills and adept at all laboratory procedures
- Ability to interpret diagnostic results and take appropriate action
- Proven training ability
- Ability to organise own workload and the day to day organisation and staffing of work section
- Evaluate and appraise new methods and technologies
- Previous experience of analyser and process validation and verification
- HR & appraisal skills
- Prepare presentations as part of laboratory training programme
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Thorough, specialist understanding of Clinical Biochemistry
- Understands Biochemistry and its application in clinical practice and public health
- Comprehensive understanding of quality control/quality assurance and laboratory safety procedures
- Understanding of basic management practice
- Understanding of the Good Practice Guidelines
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria- Ability to work as part of a team, including leading the team and as an individual
- Able to work as an individual, part of a team, and as a team leader
- Ability to use initiative
- Willing to work flexibly
- Ability to concentrate for long periods at technically demanding procedures
- Ability to work alone to provide an out of hours service
Language requirement
Essential criteria- Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Please note:
Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.
This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.