Critical Care Scientist

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Critical Care Scientist to join our Broomfield site.

You will work collaboratively as part of a multi-professional team providing scientific expertise and knowledge of the physiology and technology involved in the delivery of care to critically ill patients.

You will use your various skills and adaptable approach to assist in the provision of high quality care and help support advanced clinical practice, development of clinical services and adoption of new technologies in response to scientific innovations.

Finally, you will get the opportunity to undertake both scientific and clinical roles, including working directly with patients and providing advice to medical, nursing and other staff in the critical care setting about the safe and effective use of medical devices.

So, if you have the skills, experience and drive to join our fast-paced department - we want to hear from you today!

Main duties of the job

• Perform pre-use safety checks, functionality testing, calibration and quality control on specialist clinical equipment to ensure accurate performance.
• Coordinate planned preventative maintenance, servicing and repair to ensure all work meets manufacturer's recommendations.
• Provide a first line troubleshooting and maintenance service supporting the critical care team at the bedside with respect to all aspects of medical technology.
• Apply suitable fault finding techniques to diagnose problems with equipment, differentiating between user, environmental and system errors.
• Responsibility for maintaining blood gas analysis instruments throughout the Trust and point of care requirements within critical care.
• Manage and maintain satellite laboratories and Point Of Care Testing blood gas analysis for the trust.
• Processing patient samples and quality assurance material and acting on results where appropriate.
• Manage point of care database, updating and storing patient and user information.
• Provide scientific support for the transport / transfer of critically ill and anaesthetised patients.

About us

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Date posted

28 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CC-BR-6095

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Job Description

Responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• Relevant scientific degree, e.g. Clinical Physiology, Healthcare Science, Biomedical Science, Biomedical Engineering
• Leadership Academy Qualification

Desirable

• NHS Scientist Training Programme. MSc in relevant subject.
• Teaching Qualification
• Member of Society of Critical Care Technologies

Experience Essential

• Currently working as a band 6 or band 7 Critical Care Scientist with measurable experience in speciality

Desirable

• Knowledge of patient information systems demonstrated throughout work history
• Demonstrate experience and ability to lead a small clinical team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk