Biomedical Scientist (Band 5)

The responsibilities of the Biomedical Scientist include:  

• performing laboratory investigations and procedures in accordance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures  
• safe use and day to day maintenance of laboratory analysers and equipment 
• validating results of laboratory investigations via the Laboratory Information management System (LIMS)  
• participating in training programmes when required
• being aware of, and conform to, laboratory and departmental policies and other regulations relating to Health and Safety
• maintaining patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with Health Profession Council guidelines  
• participating in appropriate quality control and quality assurance programmes  
• development of techniques which may lead to an improvement in the service 
• maintaining a high standard of technical competence covering a range of laboratory methods  
• participating in the departmental 24/7 shift service in order that essential laboratory investigations can be processed at all times for patient care 
• participating in Performance Appraisal, and attainment of personal and Group objectives
• carrying out any other suitable responsibilities that correspond with the position, as assigned by senior technical staff and laboratory section leads.To maintain registration with the Health and Care Professions Council

Essential 

• Ability to communicate information to clinicians, staff and others  
• Ability to supervise and train others  
• Able to use equipment and resources appropriately and cost effectively 
• Hand eye co-ordination and accuracy for processing material on slides, fine adjustments to specialist equipment
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures to graduate level or equivalent acquired through CPD, short courses and ongoing training 
• Understanding of Laboratory Health and Safety and the importance of Internal Quality Control, External Quality Assurance Schemes

Desirable 

• Understanding of clinical governance processes, clinical audit and achieving quality targets
• Delegation skills
• Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory bodies, Quality Management Systems, Audit and Statistical Analysis

£27055 to £32934 per year pro rata plus shift enhancement where appropriate. 

You will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, including flexible cover of late shifts, nightshifts weekends and bank holidays as determined by the needs of the 24/7 service. 

Employed in the NHS. 

Essential 

• Previous experience in laboratory work
• Previous experience with operating laboratory analysers
• Previous experience with manual analytical techniques

Desirable 

• Previous experience in an NHS environment

The clinical laboratory team provides a High Quality Specialist Diagnostic Service to improve the Health Care of the trust. 

As part of the team the post holder will be expected to further develop knowledge and skills in a range of specialist diagnostic techniques within the Biochemistry department. 

Successful candidates will have: 

• An innovative, forward looking approach
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
• Enthusiasm to learn and develop technical knowledge
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment

Full participation in the relevant Department’s extended working day, rotation across all laboratory sites and the out of hours service is a mandatory requirement of all posts following suitable training.