Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Point of Care)

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Blood Sciences within the NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership (ESEL). We are a new organisation, jointly owned by Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. Set up as an arms-length organisation, hosted by Barts Health NHS Trust, we have our own board and governance framework, with each of the three trusts having an equal voice and vote in the running of the Pathology Partnership. One of the largest pathology providers in the NHS, the Pathology Partnership brings together the strengths of teams from each of the three trusts into a single organisation, dedicated to the provision of high quality and cost-effective pathology services.

A comprehensive transformation initiative is underway to forge a single, integrated pathology network spanning seven hospital laboratories. The envisioned 'hub and spoke' operational model revolves around The Royal London Hospital (RLH), a major trauma centre housing the London Air Ambulance, and linked to vital service laboratories supporting various clinical specialties across our affiliated hospital sites.

The expansive network of laboratories within the NHS presents an invaluable opportunity for acquiring extensive technical and leadership expertise. ESEL acknowledges the significance of career advancement and efficient succession planning.

Main duties of the job

We are in search of proactive, dynamic team members to assume the role of Senior Biomedical Scientist in Point of Care Testing.

The post holders must possess a thorough understanding of the technologies and methodologies pertinent to both core and Point of Care Testing. They will assume supervisory responsibilities in sections of the department proportionate with their proficiency, overseeing technical and scientific tasks.

Focused on supporting, maintaining, and enhancing Quality, Learning, and Health and Safety Management Systems within their designated area of work. The post holder must demonstrate effective leadership and management capabilities to spearhead comprehensive quality enhancements and collaborate across the partnered laboratories.

The successful Band 7 candidate will be based at Homerton Hospital but work flexibly across different teams and partnered laboratories. To support the clinical services of the Trust and meet the needs of our patients, participation in the Agenda for Change shift pattern is required.

About us

The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.

The Pathology Partnership is based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites.

Pathology is made up of the following services - Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry; Infectious Diseases including Microbiology and Virology; Cellular Pathology including Histopathology, non-gynae Cytology and mortuary services; Immunology; Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology; Immunophenotyping; Clinical Transplantation and Retinoblastoma.

The 2020/21 total operating costs across the Partnership were approximately £126m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 822 WTE. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful Band 7 candidates MUST be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist AND hold the following:

• CPSM Log book (Clinical Biochemistry) if qualified before 2003.
• OR
• Registration portfolio IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry 2003 to 2004) and Diploma in Biomedical Science IBMS (Blood Sciences 2005).
• OR
• Specialist Diploma IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry 2005 onwards) AND Fellowship (Clinical Chemistry), MSc Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification at MSc level. Compliance to these criteria is mandatory and must be clearly recorded on application.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachments below. If you require further information or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact:

Greg Dearman, Biochemistry Scientific Lead: 0203 246 0443 (Greg.Dearman@nhs.net)

Please note: - All staff identified as AT-RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritised accordingly. Priority will initially be given to Barts Health employees. This does not apply to Comprehensive Local Research Network (CLRN) roles. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate. To demonstrate our commitment, we use the disability symbols on NHS Jobs.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful. All new appointments (excluding all Medical & Dental doctors) are subject to a 6-month probation period. In submitting an application form, you authorise Barts Health to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post. All vacancies followed by INTERNAL ONLY, have been classified as an internal role and only internal candidates will be considered.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage, we will contact you via NHS Jobs e-Mail and text message with details of your interview. Please continue to check your e-Mails and also your NHS Jobs account for correspondence. Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date, once a sufficient number of applications have been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• At least 5 years post HCPC registration working in a busy, acute medical clinical chemistry laboratory environment.
• Demonstrate ability to cope with competing priorities.
• Demonstrate an ability to respond to change.
• Experienced in a variety of diagnostic techniques in Clinical Biochemistry.
• Experienced using computerised laboratory information system.
• Experienced evaluating the authenticity of patient results.

Desirable

• Experience of effectively managing staff.
• Experience of teaching staff.
• Experienced at optimizing, maintaining and troubleshooting the named equipment:
• Osmometer 3320 (Advance Instruments Inc.), Osm1 (Advance Instruments Inc.), AQT90 (Radiometer), ABL90 Flex (Radiometer), ABL800 series (Radiometer), GEM 5000 (Werfen), Clinitek Status (Siemens), i-Stat1 (Abbott), i-Stat Alinity (Abbott), Freestyle Precision Pro (Abbott), Accuchek Informa II (Roche diagnostics), StatStrip (Nova Biomedical), StatSensor (Nova Biomedical), Traige Meter Pro (Quidel), CoaguChek Pro II (Roche Diagnostics), Rapid fFN PeriLynx (Hologic), Rotem Sigma (Werfen), TEG 6 (Haemonetics), DCA Vantage (Siemens), HemoCue Series (Radiometer), ID NOW (Abbott), Afinion 2 (Abbott), ACTIM 1NGENI (Abbott).
• Experienced using the following named IT systems: WinPath Enterprise (Clinisys), PathManager (Clinisys), Infinity (Roche Diagnostics), Cobas Inventory Management System (Roche Diagnostics), Q-Pulse (Ideagen), Unity (Biorad Laboratories), UniPOC (Abbott), GEMWeb (Werfen), Nova Net (Nova Biomedical), Biconnect (Nova Biomedical), Infinity POC (Roche Diagnostics).

Skills

Essential

• Competent in routine laboratory techniques and troubleshooting.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and present routine data/results/concepts.
• Working knowledge of word processing & spreadsheet packages.
• Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal).

Desirable

• Good keyboard skills.

Knowledge

Essential

• H&S legislation and procedures.
• Specialist knowledge in Clinical Biochemistry.
• Quality management system Detailed understanding of UKAS.

Desirable

• Knowledge of current requirements for training and career progression.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist. AND Hold the following: CPSM Log book (Clinical Biochemistry) if qualified before 2003 or Registration portfolio IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry 2003 to 2004) and Diploma in Biomedical Science IBMS (Blood Sciences 2005) or Specialist Diploma IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry 2005 onwards) AND MSc Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification at MSc level or IBMS Fellowship in Clinical Biochemistry.

Desirable

• Management qualification.

Other

Essential

• Reliable, responsible, organised person.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable and flexible.
• Respects confidentiality.

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Homerton Hospital
London
E9 6SR

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