An exciting opportunity has arisen in Clinical Biochemistry department within the NHS East and Southeast London Pathology Partnership's (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.

Clinical Biochemistry spans an integrated network of 7 hospital laboratories, centred at The Royal London Hospital (RLH) a busy major trauma centre which hosts the London Air Ambulance, and connected to essential service laboratories which support local clinical specialities at our partnered hospital sites. Including St. Bartholomew Hospital, Whipps Cross Hospital, Newham Hospital, Homerton Hospital, Lewisham Hospital and Queens Elizabeth Hospital.

An exceptional opportunity has been created to attain the IBMS Specialist Diploma ( Clinical Biochemistry ). This position is aligned with NHS Agenda for change Annex 21 terms and conditions. The IBMS Specialist Diploma must be completed within 2years

Main duties of the job

While based at Homerton Hospital, successful candidates will be required to work across the network laboratories to gain the necessary technical expertise.

Success requires a fully committed candidate who can study with autonomy.

The successful Band 6 (Annex 21) candidate MUST be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist

We are seeking a strong team player with a positive attitude to working in a flexible manner, committed to supporting the clinical services and meeting the needs of our patients by participating in the extended day, weekend, bank holiday rosters.

Compliance to these criteria is mandatory and must be clearly recorded on application.

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. [AK1]

The 2020/21 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. �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.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band

Job description

Job responsibilities

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)

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 attachment/s below.

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.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRegistered as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

• oHolder of the IBMS Certificate of Competence, Registration Portfolio.
• oBSc. Biomedical Science (IBMS accredited)
• oEvidence of continuous professional development.

Experience

Essential

• oHandled pathological specimens
• oDealing with telephone enquiries and VDU work.
• oWorked in a large medical laboratory.
• oWorked well as a member of a large team.

Desirable

• oThe post holder must be conversant with the technologies and methodologies utilused within the Clinical Chemistry department.
• Familiar with the named equipment oc8000 (Roche Diagnostics) oc8100 (Roche Diagnostics) op701 (Roche Diagnostics) oOsmometer 3320 (Advance Instruments Inc.) oD-100 (BioRad Laboratories) oUltimate 3000 (Thermo Scientific) oAcquity UPLC (Waters) oAAnalyst 800 (Perkin Elmer) oIndiko Plus (Thermo Scientific) oCapillarys (Sebia) oHydrasys (Sebia) oSPA plus (Binding site). oAQT90 (Radiometer) oABL90 Flex (Radiometer) oABL800 series (Radiometer) oClinitek Status (Siemens) oi-Stat1 (Abbott) oi-Stat Alinity (Abbott) oFreestyle Precision Pro (Abbott) oAccuchek Informa II (Roche diagnostics) oDCA Vantage (Siemens).
• Experienced using the following named IT systems oWinPath Enterprise (Clinisys). oPathManager (Clinisys) oCobas IT Middleware (Roche Diagnostics) oCobas Inventory Management System (Roche Diagnostics) oQ-Pulse (Ideagen) oUnity (Biorad Laboratories)

Knowledge

Essential

• oAware of confidentiality and data protection.
• oAware of H& S legislation and procedures
• oKnowledge of biochemistry techniques.
• oSuccess requires a fully committed candidate who is able to study with autonomy.

Desirable

• oFamiliar with acceptance testing and quality control strategies.
• oFamiliar with architecture of a Quality Management System and has participated in obligatory activities.

Skills

Essential

• oCompetent in basic laboratory techniques and troubleshooting
• oGood level IT skills
• oGood time management.
• oWorking knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet packages.
• oAble to communicate effectively (written and verbal)

Desirable

• oCompetent in the use of laboratory apparatus.
• oAbility to analyse, interpret and present data/results/concepts.
• oDemonstrate ability to use own initiative when dealing with patients/staff to solve problems

Other

Essential

• oReliable, responsible, organised person.
• oAble to work as part of a team.
• oGood interpersonal skills.
• oAdaptable and flexible.
• oRespects confidentiality.

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Homerton University Hospital

London

E9 6SR

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

259-6505940ESEL