Band 7 - Biomedical Scientist Team Leader/Biochemistry Senior BMS

Full time - 37.5h per week.

Main hours will be Mon - Fri 0900 - 1730. And must be available to cover any of the 24/7 shifts if all other options have been exhausted.

The Pathology department at Stepping Hill Hospital (Stockport NHS Foundation Trust) is seeking a Biochemistry Senior BMS to join the Blood Sciences team. The successful applicant(s) would be joining a friendly and passionate staffing group providing diagnostic services to the hospital patients a wider community.

The role supports the delivery of Blood Sciences services. The successful must deputise for and assist the Technical Heads of Department in order to maintain a high quality service in Blood Sciences satisfying users' requirements within the resources available.

The successful candidate will take a leading role in delivering many IT configurations for Biochemistry department therefore they must demonstrate a passion, knowledge, understanding and experience of laboratory IT aspects e.g. using LIMS, setting up and mapping tests on LIMS and analysers, the transmission of information and data between various requesting and reporting applications, instrument middleware, statistics and complex data gathers, troubleshooting departmental IT problems, setting up tests on NPEx etc.

A lab visit is strongly encouraged. Please call or email to arrange parmesher.singh@stockport.nhs.uk 0161 419 5630

Main duties of the job

• To ensure the highest scientific standards are maintained and to contribute to the improvement of technical and scientific standards within the department.
• To assist in the setting up, monitoring and maintenance of quality control procedures.
• To oversee the release of authorised results and to ensure such results are checked for accuracy of computer inputting.
• To assist the Technical Heads in formulating the department's standard protocols in conjunction with the Consultant Haematologist and Clinical Lead.
• To supervise Biomedical Scientists and other staff.
• To deputise for the Technical Heads and senior colleagues as required.
• To oversee decisions made on the validity of results and the need for further or repeat tests, as well as the interpretation of results carried out in the department.
• To assist the Technical Head of Department in ensuring Trust HR policies are followed and to participate in recruitment and selection processes as required.
• To supervise and perform investigations of varying complexity - this includes both routine and specialist work.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed job description and main responsibilities of the Biomedical Scientist Team Leader/Biochemistry Senior BMS, please seethe accompanying job description and person specification.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Extensive practical experience as a BMS in relevant discipline gained through working in an NHS environment or equivalent
• Experience of managing/supervising staff
• Experience of participating with QMS activities and UKAS assessments.
• Experience of training staff

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and patients
• Able to build and maintain working relationships with others
• Able to offer encouragement and support to others to foster both personal and professional development
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to plan and organise work effectively to achieve agreed objectives
• Able to adapt and develop new ideas to improve the level of service provided
• A willingness to take on extra responsibilities to develop the service
• Good written, verbal, numeracy and IT skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to lead by example, display a positive attitude and build rapport.
• Adept at problem solving, taking the initiative and sound decision making.
• Excellent attention to detail Able to concentrate for prolonged periods

Desirable

• Good negotiating and leadership skills
• Teaching and presentation skills
• Stock rotation and management

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• UK BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent (acceptable to IBMS/HCPC)
• Registered Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio in relevant discipline or equivalent
• MSc in relevant discipline or equivalent e.g. Fellowship of the IBMS, IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma
• Evidence of participation in CPD

Desirable

• Management qualification or relevant experience
• Training for trainers

Knowledge

Essential

• Computer literate - e.g. Can competently use Microsoft Office applications, knowledge and understanding of LIMS, middleware and other relevant pathology and Trust IT applications
• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of current methodology and developments in one or more blood sciences discipline
• A wide knowledge of MHRA and/or ISO 15189 standards
• Sound understanding of laboratory Health & Safety and risk assessment aspects
• Knowledge and understanding of QMS activities including document control, audit and CAPAs

Desirable

• An appreciation of local issues

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

• Occupational Health Clearance
• Able to handle and process clinical samples
• Able to participate in early/late/weekend rota as required.
• Able to participate in single discipline shift rota as required

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital - Biochemistry Department

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

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