Senior Biomedical Scientist
Job overview
We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and well-motivated individual with laboratory experience, to join our team within the Blood Sciences Clinical Laboratory at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, part of one of the largest pathology networks in the UK, Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services.
You will need to demonstrate extensive knowledge in the field of Biochemistry and have experience managing the day to day running of the laboratory. Likewise, you must be able to show effective leadership and communication skills and be able to manage staff in a positive and efficient manner.If successful, you will also be responsible for helping to maintain UKAS ISO 15189:2022 and MHRA accreditation, by participating in all aspects of the quality management system.
You must be keen to embrace new ways of working and develop your knowledge and skills and help develop others. In addition to these requirements, you will be expected to participate in the shift rota, covering shifts spanning the 24/7 working week, once competency has been achieved.You may also expect to work at other Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Service sites as required to maintain quality, training and service requirements.
For an informal discussion please contact Jamie Clack (Site Lead BMS) on 01483 571 122 Ext 4473 or by email [email protected]
Main duties of the job
The laboratory is currently moving towards full multidisciplinary working and as such you would be trained in all areas of the laboratory and be expected to cover unsocial hours as a multi-disciplined member of the team. As a new member of staff, you will be provided with suitable training with rotation in all sections of the laboratory, namely Haematology, Coagulation, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry.The laboratory has currently undergone an exciting overhaul of its equipment which has seen it fully equipped with; Abbott Alinity H & CI analysers, ACL TOP 550 analysers, with Immucor NEO Iris Blood Group Analysers and more to be implemented.
Experience with some of these machines is not essential but desirable. Our laboratory is fully accredited with ISO 15189:2022, MHRA, IIP and holds IBMS training status.
Working for our organisation
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career.Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh.We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years.There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post-holder will practice as an HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist (BMS) in Biochemistry, participating fully in the practical work of the department. They will be responsible for the operation and provision of a high quality technical service.In addition they will share responsibility for the Blood Sciences section of the department along with the other Senior BMS in Blood Sciences, providing guidance to other staff as appropriate. They will also be expected to deputise for the Site Lead Blood Sciences BMS in their absence.
The post holder will liaise closely with the other Senior BMS in Blood Sciences and the Site Lead BMS of the department, providing a high quality technical service that builds on the standards defined by the UKAS. They will be expected to develop and maintain close working relationships with all grades of staff, both technical and medical, to ensure the effective delivery of the technical service.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- HCPC Registration
- Extensive professional knowledge gained through either MSc, FIBMS or at least 5 years’ experience in an appropriate biomedical laboratory post qualification.
- Evidence of further education including CPD.
- Multidisciplinary
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Extensive professional knowledge of the appropriate discipline and clinical practice.
- Extensive overall knowledge of analytical procedures.
- At least 5 years’ experience in an appropriate biomedical laboratory.
- Sound understanding of relevant National legislation and guidelines that govern laboratories
- Experience of change control and implementation of new methodologies
- Experience in effectively managing a quality management system.
- Experience in UKAS inspections and other forms of audit.