Specialist Biomedical Scientist
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our Haematology and Transfusion Department.
Specialist BMS carry out analyses on blood, body fluids, tissues, and cells to determine the presence or absence of disease; this enables diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of the effectiveness of treatment. Biomedical Scientists also carry out population screening for inherited or malignant disorders.
Specialist BMS generally work without guidance or supervision to complete delegated tasks involved in the delivery of a clinical pathology service that enables high standards of patient care. Specialist BMS work as autonomous practitioners to provide a Pathology service for the Trusts outside routine working hours.
Main duties of the job
Specialist BMS rotate throughout the department and are able to carry out the full analytical repertoire of tests and will have gained a greater depth of knowledge in specific areas. The post holder is required to participate in the 24 hours shift pattern. Cross-Training in other traditional disciplines may also be required and will be expected to work on any site where Pathology is provided by St Helens and Knowsley NHS Teaching Trust (STHK) and Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust (SOHT).
Specialist BMS are good problem solvers and as a member of a team are required to be good communicators to ensure effective continuity of the service.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with Health and Care Professions Council
- A recognised Biomedical Science degree with honours which is acceptable to the Health Professions Council
Desirable
- IBMS Specialist portfolio
- Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Scientist
- Willing to pursue further qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Detailed working knowledge of laboratory information and management computer systems and standard IT packages e.g. work processing and spread sheets.
- Experience of CPD by portfolio
- Ability to work within all areas of department
- Understands theoretical and practical laboratory procedures
- Understand basic quality control procedures
- Ability to organise own workload and that of subordinate staff
- Show understanding of H&S requirements, including COSHH regulations
Desirable
- Experience of presentations
- Familiarity and compliance with UKAs Accreditation requirements
- Exhibit competency to work alone out of core hours
Skills
Essential
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
- Willing and able to learn new skills
- Ability to use initiative
Desirable
- Problem solving
- Posesses highly developed technical skills
Other
Essential
- Personable, friendly demeanour
- Well organised
- Willing to work flexibly
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to work alone to provide an out of hours service
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
About the employer
Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trustdelivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care: