Specialist Biomedical Scientist

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To perform as a HCPC Registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist [BMS] assisting in the delivery of the department services.

2. To assist the departmental laboratory senior in the implementation and delivery of a cohesive service, in conjunction the clinical lead of the department.

3. To implement the quality policy for the department including the agreed quality objectives.

4. To contribute to the implementation of UKAS standards for the department using the Pathology Quality Management System as established, to fulfill the quality circles and audit inherent to the ISO 15189 standards of compliance.

5. To deputise in the absence of the departmental laboratory senior when required to do so.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• HCPC registered
• Completed an Institute of Biomedical Scientist (IBMS) accredited degree (BSc) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent and demonstrable experience at BMS level.
• Completed an Institute of Biomedical Scientist (IBMS) Higher Specialist Diploma (HSD) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent.

Desirable criteria

• Master's degree or related professional health care qualification (FIBMS or Chartered Scientist) or equivalent.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Substantial experience in Biomedical Science at an advanced level.
• demonstrable ability to work without supervision

Desirable criteria

• Supervisory role in a laboratory
• audit and evaluation experience

Personal Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, at all levels.
• Good listening skills
• Excellent Inter-personal skills
• Ability to utilise evaluation tools

Desirable criteria

• Ability to analyse complex data and use information to inform judgements

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Fully conversant with the Biomedical methodology and ability to employ advanced techniques of laboratory diagnosis.
• Accurate input of data while working under pressure.
• Ability to plan own work and the work of others

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of current UKAS accreditation standards

It is an exciting time to join Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

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