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Biochemistry Advanced BMS - Specialist Biochemistry and Training Lead
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Harrogate
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GBP 30,000 - 50,000
Full time
2 days ago
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity awaits a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join a dedicated Pathology Blood Sciences Team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality Biochemistry services, ensuring patient care is at the forefront. The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative environment, managing technical resources and developing new techniques to enhance service delivery. Join a well-respected department that values teamwork and innovation, contributing to the excellence of healthcare services in the community. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and professional setting.
Qualifications
- HCPC registration and at least 5 years of Biochemistry lab experience required.
- Experience with Pathology Quality management systems is essential.
Responsibilities
- Supervise routine work to meet departmental objectives in Biochemistry.
- Manage staffing and resources for day-to-day operations.
Skills
Biochemistry laboratory experience
Pathology Quality management systems
Implementing new techniques
Human Resource management
Education
HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist
IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Biochemistry
Post graduate qualification (MSc)
Tools
Beckman AU5800
Beckman DXI800
Sebia Octa 3
Clinisys Winpath LIMS
Q Pulse quality management system
Job description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join our highly skilled and motivated Pathology Blood Sciences Team at Harrogate & District Hospital as Biochemistry Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Specialist Biochemistry and Training Lead.
The Pathology team at Harrogate is highly regarded having an excellent reputation with service users. The focus of the department is on delivery of a high quality service with patients at the centre of everything we do. Our vision is to achieve excellence every time.
The team at Harrogate is small and friendly requiring a high degree of team work and co-operation from its members so candidates should be prepared to be part of the close knit environment fostered in the department.
The post is for up to 37.5 hours per week (minimum hours would be 30 hrs per week) and would suit anyone who already holds a specialist portfolio in Biochemistry, equivalent qualification or experience (at least 5 years Biochemistry laboratory experience)anda relevant post graduate qualification conducive with Fellowship of the IBMS.
Main duties of the job
The Biochemistry Department has two Beckman AU5800 routine Biochemistry and two Beckman DXI800 Immunoassay analysers, an automate and a DxA FIT and track.
The specialised chemistry section carry out a number of manual and semi manual techniques using the following; Sebia Octa 3, Sebia Hydrasys, Binding Site Optilite, two Tosoh G8s, Advanced Instruments Osmo1, HM-JACKarc, Sherwood chloride analyser, Wescor Sweat conductivity analyser and a Cary 50 Bio spectrophotometer.
Following successful UKAS assessments all sections of Pathology are compliant with ISO15189 standards and fully accredited. The department has excellent IT systems with ICE requesting & reporting, Clinisys Winpath LIMS, and Q Pulse quality management system.
Job responsibilities
To assist the discipline specific Clinical Director, Cross Site Service Lead and General Managers in supervising and carrying out the routine work in order to meet Departmental and Organisational objectives within the Biochemistry department.
To manage staffing and technical resource so as to ensure the day to day running of the department.
To assist with the development and implementation of new techniques and working practices.
About us
Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP is an innovative joint-venture Pathology service between Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This partnership delivers a high quality Pathology service through collaboration between three Trusts for the benefit of patient and service users. The successful potholder will be employed directly by Harrogate Hospital.
Person Specification
Essential
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate & District NHS Trust
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer's website
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join our highly skilled and motivated Pathology Blood Sciences Team at Harrogate & District Hospital as Biochemistry Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Specialist Biochemistry and Training Lead.
The Pathology team at Harrogate is highly regarded having an excellent reputation with service users. The focus of the department is on delivery of a high quality service with patients at the centre of everything we do. Our vision is to achieve excellence every time.
The team at Harrogate is small and friendly requiring a high degree of team work and co-operation from its members so candidates should be prepared to be part of the close knit environment fostered in the department.
The post is for up to 37.5 hours per week (minimum hours would be 30 hrs per week) and would suit anyone who already holds a specialist portfolio in Biochemistry, equivalent qualification or experience (at least 5 years Biochemistry laboratory experience)anda relevant post graduate qualification conducive with Fellowship of the IBMS.
Main duties of the job
The Biochemistry Department has two Beckman AU5800 routine Biochemistry and two Beckman DXI800 Immunoassay analysers, an automate and a DxA FIT and track.
The specialised chemistry section carry out a number of manual and semi manual techniques using the following; Sebia Octa 3, Sebia Hydrasys, Binding Site Optilite, two Tosoh G8s, Advanced Instruments Osmo1, HM-JACKarc, Sherwood chloride analyser, Wescor Sweat conductivity analyser and a Cary 50 Bio spectrophotometer.
Following successful UKAS assessments all sections of Pathology are compliant with ISO15189 standards and fully accredited. The department has excellent IT systems with ICE requesting & reporting, Clinisys Winpath LIMS, and Q Pulse quality management system.
Job responsibilities
To assist the discipline specific Clinical Director, Cross Site Service Lead and General Managers in supervising and carrying out the routine work in order to meet Departmental and Organisational objectives within the Biochemistry department.
To manage staffing and technical resource so as to ensure the day to day running of the department.
To assist with the development and implementation of new techniques and working practices.
About us
Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP is an innovative joint-venture Pathology service between Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This partnership delivers a high quality Pathology service through collaboration between three Trusts for the benefit of patient and service users. The successful potholder will be employed directly by Harrogate Hospital.
Person Specification
Essential
- HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Biochemistry or equivalent qualification or experience (at least 5 years Biochemistry laboratory experience)
- Relevant post graduate qualification conducive with Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science Status (MSc)
- Experience of Pathology Quality management systems
- Experience of implementing new techniques and technologies
- Holds a General Management Qualification
- Human Resource management experience and skills
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate & District NHS Trust
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer's website
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