The laboratory is part of the Path Links pathology network. All laboratories within the network are extremely well equipped with modern 'state of the art' analysers linked to a central computer system. Equipment and operating procedures are common to all laboratories ensuring that Path Links provides a standardised and seamless service to all service users irrespective of which laboratory they use.

As a network, we are constantly looking to develop the service. This allows for opportunities to develop new methods and procedures to benefit the patient pathway.

The Advanced Practitioner will work closely with the Blood Sciences and Blood Transfusion Laboratory Managers to support the overall laboratory management so this post gives the opportunity for the successful candidate to be involved in a wider role within pathology and is an ideal opportunity to develop people and project management skills in a busy and modern department.

There will be the opportunity to help to develop a core of BMS staff through training and development, including supporting specialist portfolio completion.

We are committed to personal and professional development. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is encouraged.

Main duties of the job

Biomedical scientists carry out a range of laboratory and scientific tests to support the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

The successful candidate will be expected to support the laboratory manager by coordinating the day to day activities of the department and staff. They will also act as deputy in his/her absence.

Having significant discretion within existing policies and procedures the post holder will contribute to the technical work of the department oversee the day to day running of the department and ensure the delivery of a quality service.

You will be required to have good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Previous experience of staff training is desirable as is experience of UKAS ISO:15189. The successful candidate must be capable of working independently.

About us

We're a large organisation with three hospitals located in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole. We also provide community services in North Lincolnshire. Our 6,500 members of staff care for and support a population of more than 400,000 people.

We encourage all our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' so we can deliver excellent care to our patients. We ask staff to live our values kindness, courage and respect.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. You could be one of them.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website athttps://joinnlag.co.uk/

Should we receive a high volume of applications for this vacancy, the advert may be closed earlier than stated. To view a full job description and person specification please see attachments on this advert.

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

Please be aware that all newemployees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.

Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.

We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• State registration with the Health & Care Professions Council
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Clinical Chemistry or relevant previous experience

Desirable

• Management qualification
• IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma in Clinical Chemistry
• Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (FIBMS), or MSc in Clinical Chemistry

Occupational Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of the use of change management skills
• Leadership abilities - evidence of staff supervision in a laboratory environment
• Previous experience of training staff
• Experience of the production and review of documentation.

Desirable

• Evidence of Project Management skills
• Evidence of personnel management
• Knowledge of the use of laboratory IT systems
• Knowledge/experience of UKAS and ISO15189 standards

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pilgrim Hospital Boston

Sibsey Road

Boston

PE21 9QS

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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