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Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month secondment into this Senior Biomedical Scientist role in our Clinical Biochemistry Automated Laboratory.
Main duties of the job
We are in search of a proactive, dynamic team members to assume the role for a 12 month secondment of Senior Biomedical Scientist in the Clinical Biochemistry department.
The post holders must possess a thorough understanding of the technologies and methodologies relevant to Automated Biochemistry.
The post holder must demonstrate effective leadership and management capabilities while working collaboratively to achieve shared goals.
Successful Band 7 candidates
MUST be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist.
Working for our organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Scientific and Technical
Function as Team Lead in the routine diagnostic section of the department taking responsibility for the day-to-day organisation of workload and activity and management of staff in that section. Ensure that all necessary actions are taken to ensure a prompt and high quality delivery of the service in the section.
- Contribute and, when appropriate, lead discussions of workflow patterns and methodology to ensure the efficient running of the department. This will require close liaison with team leads in other sections.
- Be responsible for resource management within their section, in particular:
- Ensuring adequate supplies of equipment, materials and reagents
- Initiating the requisitioning of supplies
- Prioritising work
- Troubleshooting problems that occur
- Day-to-day maintenance and cleanliness of laboratory equipment.
- Participate in evaluation of new methods and equipment.
- Work according to the regulations and codes of practice governing aspects of Health and Safety relevant to the department.
Please refer to Job Description and Personal Specification for full description of job role and responsibilities.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum 2 years experience of working with a Beckman tracked analyser system
Desirable criteria
- Experience of troubleshooting a Beckman tracked analyser system
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working in contingency procedures in a Biochem Auto Lab
Desirable criteria
- Leadership role in performing contingency procedures in a Biochem Auto Lab
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The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
