Senior Biomedical Scientist - Peterborough

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for further details, including general management, technical/scientific requirements, IT, staff management, financial, etc.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
• IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma (Immunology ) / MSc in Biomedical Sciences / FIBMS status
• Evidence of on-going CPD
• Specialist portfolio in Clinical Biochemistry and/or Immunology

Desirable criteria

• Any other relevant qualification such as Training certificate, leadership and management etc.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Sound knowledge of Immunology practise underpinned by theoretical and practical experience
• Competence and problem solving in an automated environment
• Awareness of current professional issues
• Familiarity with ISO15189 systems and standards
• Broad understanding of Quality Control, good Quality Management and Audit knowledge (Including CAPA/DATIX Investigations)
• Good practical knowledge of health and safety issues including COSHH, fire regulations and risk assessments.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of leading a laboratory section
• Experience of staff management
• Knowledge of Winpath LIMS system
• Experience within an HCPC registered NHS training laboratory

Key Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to organise and manage own and others work/time management, coordinate work flow and determine staff rotas.
• Able to represent the department at internal meetings
• Ability to assess and take appropriate action in urgent situations
• Competent in a broad range of Immunology practical techniques
• Competent in the interpretation and technical validation of results
• Technical problem solving e.g. equipment failure, quality control failure
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Able to master complex facts, reach appropriate conclusions and formulate required/relevant responses
• Able to comply with policies and procedures within the constraints set by the laboratory, Trust and other regulating and professional bodies.
• Literate in laboratory computerisation and PC office applications
• Self-motivated and able to work within a team culture

Desirable criteria

• Experience with ImmunoCAP 250's, Optilite, Quantalyser 3000, Dynex DS2, Capillarys 3 Octa.

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month's salary. Volunteers are exempt.

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Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications-please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

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