About this role
Job summary
Biomedical Scientists (Specialist) are responsible for analysing samples to aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of disease processes and monitoring of drug therapy by the application of automated, semi-automated and manual analytical techniques.
As a Biomedical Scientist the post holder will be responsible for the delegated tasks required for the delivery of a clinical technical service that will achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care. They will be expected to work as part of a team on a rotational basis in all of the diagnostic sections of the laboratory performing the work to the required standards. The department is divided into Automation and Special Assay, Reception and Separation sections with each section being organised and managed by a Section leader. The post holder will rotate through the various sections whilst maintaining an up to date knowledge of Clinical Chemistry and current working practices within the diagnostic laboratory.
Following a satisfactory competency assessment, the post holder will be contactable on an emergency telephone line and work autonomously to provide an out of hours analytical Clinical Chemistry service for the Trust.
Main duties of the job
1. Technical, Scientific and Diagnostic
a. To undertake manual & automated laboratory investigations.
b. To undertake routine maintenance on laboratory instruments.
c. To undertake technical validation of the complex results from laboratory investigations ensuring accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols.
d. To communicate patient results by telephone.
e. To undertake method and laboratory instrument evaluation as required.
f. To interpret diagnostic laboratory patient / Quality Control results and take appropriate actions
2. Line Management
a) In the absence of senior management to manage and deploy Biomedical Scientists, MLA and other staff
Additional responsibilities carried out by post holder
To decide from the responsibilities outlined below
1) Departmental Training Officer
Trainee Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practioneers in accordance with Institute of Biomedical Sciences portfolio and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) guidelines. 2) Departmental Safety Officer
To support the departmental safety officer lead to ensure audits and risk and COSHH assessment are carried out according
Update/maintain Departmental safety documentation as required
3) Stock control
To support Senior staff in all aspects of stock control 4) Quality Assurance
To support Senior staff in aspects of Quality Assurance
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see list of full duties and responsiblities in the attached full job descritpion andpersonal specification.
Person Specification
Skills Essential
Currently working in a UK Clinical Chemistry Laboratory as Band 5/6
Skills Essential
Experience as a Training officer/Health & Safety officer/Management and ordering of stock/Quality Assurance Officer
Experience Essential
Participate in a 24/7 Out of Hours Roster
Experience Essential
Have experience of providing cover for the Section Leader in their absence
Skills & Experience Essential
Evidence of advanced analyzer maintenance and troubleshooting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Address Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Wolverhampton Road
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)