The Clinical Biochemistry Department at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are pleased to announce that they have a full time, permanent Band 7 Senior vacancy. We are looking for a highly motivated HCPC State Registered Biomedical Scientist applicant - previous Biochemistry Band 7 experience is preferable. The successful applicant will be expected to work across both the Luton & Dunstable and Bedford sites.

The department has full UKAS accreditation, IBMS/HCPC training status and is one of a few organisations to have Haematology, Transfusion Science and Clinical Biochemistry National School of Healthcare Science accredited training status for clinical sciences.

Hours of work are 9am to 5.30 pm Monday to Friday, although you may be expected to work outside these hours on occasion to cover unexpected staff absences.

Should you require further information please contact Carla Burnett on 01582 718820.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will manage the day to day operations and technical aspects of the Clinical Biochemistry services. They will work closely with the clinical biochemistry laboratory manager and the pathology services manager, to ensure an effective delivery of Clinical Biochemistry services in line with the other blood science disciplines.

The post holder will have line management responsibilities for scientific and support staff in Clinical Biochemistry, including recruitment, training, development, appraisal and performance.

About us

Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see full Job Description and Person Specification attached. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on the advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• HCPC registered BMS. BSc in biomedical science or equivalent.

Desirable

• FIBMS through MSc or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive practical experience of clinical biochemistry. Supervisory & line management role in a laboratory.

Desirable

• Experience in recruitment and selection, appraisal, disciplinary & performance management

Communication Skills

Essential

• Able to produce clear written documentation. Report writing.

Desirable

• Able to speak confidently to all grades of staff whether individually or in a group.

knowledge

Essential

• Detailed knowledge of clinical biochemistry in health and disease. Detailed knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation.

Desirable

• In depth knowledge of current UKAS accreditation standards. Governance process in relation to incident and SI reporting and investigation.

Skills

Essential

• Accurate input of data while working under pressure. Ability to plan own work and the work of others.

Desirable

• Proven management / supervisory skills. Managing departmental performance against key performance indicators.

Personal Characteristics & Relationship skills

Essential

• Effective motivational skills Remain calm under pressure Deal with conflict situations Adjust quickly to change in circumstances.

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

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