Specialist Biomedical Scientist - H&I
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has become available within the Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I) department in LCL for a HCPC registered BMS to come join our team.
We are looking for applicants with clinical laboratory experience in H&I to participate in the activities of the department. The successful candidate will be required to undertake the duties of an experienced, registered Biomedical Scientist in performing a comprehensive range of analyses and to take appropriate action on the results obtained.They will be expected to maintain highly complex analytical equipment in optimum operational condition and to utilise necessary interpersonal skills to ensure effective liaison with service users and to provide the best care for the patient.
The post holder will be required to develop competence and confidence in order to perform these procedures autonomously.
The post holder will also be expected to take part in the on-call service during evenings and weekends.
The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in the H&I discipline and will be expected ti participate in H&I specific CPD.
Main duties of the job
All specimens will be processed for screening, diagnostic and clinical management of patients using correct techniques as well as complex, specialised equipment.
Along with the operation maintenance and calibration of specialist automated equipment, the BMS will be expected to apply the level of manual dexterity needed for the processing of pathological specimens for manual DNA extraction and specialised techniques.
There may be times when the BMS will be required to supervise, organise and allocate work and/or train less experienced staff in own area, along with training of new staff in MLA, AP and BMS procedures and protocols within the laboratory.
Working for our organisation
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Develop the knowledge and expertise necessary to perform specialised investigations / procedures during rotation through the highly specialised laboratory sections associated with Clinical Immunology.
Maintain the knowledge and expertise necessary to perform specialised procedures.
Maintain State Registration with the Health Professions Council
Conform to the HPC Code of Conduct for Biomedical Scientists and to maintain CPD.
Ensure compliance with departmental Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which reflect local and national standards of work practice
Explain to service users contentious issues that conflict with laboratory service targets.
Report results to clinicians and other service users in accordance with SOPs.
Explain technical issues relating to results to clinicians and other service users.
Provide advice to clinicians and other service users regarding specimen types, timing of collection of specimen and turnaround times.
Assess the suitability and appropriateness of samples submitted to the laboratory and to take remedial action when required.
Analyse specimens for screening, diagnostic and clinical management of patients using complex, specialised and very expensive equipment.
Interpret technical validity of results, which may be anomalous, incomplete, complex or conflicting, using professional knowledge and experience.
For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
- Certificate of Competence
- Current state registration with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
- Specialist diploma or equivalent in relevant specialty or equivalent experience
- Specialist knowledge in Serological/Molecular techniques
- Specialist qualification in Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics
Experience
Essential criteria- Post registration experience in immunology in a diagnostic medical laboratory
- Experienced in fluorescent microscopy
- Thorough knowledge and practical experience of specialised procedures within immunology
- Good understanding of immunology in health and disease
- Experience of audit to CPA standards
- Experience of evaluating new methodology and/or technology
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Thorough knowledge and practical experience of specialised procedures in Serological/Molecular techniques
- Knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations
- Knowledge of COSHH. Quality systems and CPA
- Good understanding of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics in health and disease
Skills
Essential criteria- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all duties
- Ability to organise and manage workload including frequent short term adjustments to allow prioritisation of urgent specimens
- Able to demonstrate high levels of concentration
- Ability to undertake technical validation taking appropriate action and alerting senior staff of abnormal and clinically actionable results
- Able to train and supervise less experienced members of staff, junior grades and non-state-registered laboratory staff
- Excellent communication skills combined with the ability to liaise and negotiate with colleagues and other health care professionals in a positive and empathic manner
- Multitasking ability
- Supervisory skills
- Teaching skills
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Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview.
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Candidates applying for the role of Healthcare Assistant on the staff bank should note that due to the nature of the role, workers must be aged 18 or above when commencing in post. Applicants are therefore welcome from those aged over 18 or within 3 months’ of their 18^th birthday.
The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and achieve fair, equitable and consistent practice. We welcome flexible working requests and will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements from day one of your employment.Not all roles are suitable for every flexible working opportunity all of the time. Flexible working options may include reduced hours, compressed hours, fixed shifts, time back in lieu and home working.
The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We encourage applicants from the following groups that are currently under-represented in our workforce black, Asian and minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+), disabled, male and age 16-24.
Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing the successful applicant/s DBS application be recovered via salary deduction following start in post. The amount of £23 (standard disclosure) or £43 (enhanced disclosure) will be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment.Bank posts require upfront payment. DBS applications submitted from 2nd December will be subject to the new DBS fee of £26.50 (standard) and £54.50 (Enhanced).
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Staff should be mindful of their responsibility to safeguard children and adults in any activity performed on behalf of the organisation in line with the requirements of statutory guidance and legislation.
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