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Senior biomedical scientist

Liverpool (Merseyside)
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Biomedical scientist
Posted: 15 July
Offer description

Job summary

To practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist specialising in Biochemistry. The post holder will work with the other Senior BMS for the smooth running of the laboratory service. They will be jointly responsible for the day to day supervision of the technical work and staff of the Biochemistry laboratory and ensure the timely delivery of a high quality service. The post holder will have lead responsibility for specialist techniques and operational delivery within the Metabolic section of the laboratory.

Main duties of the job

To prioritise, plan and organise your own work and the work of BMS1 and trainee BMS staff within the Biochemistry department on a daily basis ensuring accurate and timely service.To provide general daily supervision ensuring staff maintain scientific and professional standards and work to departmental policies and procedures.To support the Lead Biomedical Scientist and work with the other BMS2 for the delivery of an efficient laboratory service.To liaise with consultant Clinical Scientists and Lead Biomedical Scientist for the smooth running of the laboratory service.To perform bench work to provide the diagnostic Biochemistry service.To carry out all work to standards laid down by appropriate professional bodies including the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS), Health Care Professions Council

(HCPC) United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)

About us

As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.

Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.

We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.

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Please refer to the full detailed job description and main responsibilities- 1 Main duties and Responsibilities in the job description.

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Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full detailed job description and main responsibilities- 1 Main duties and Responsibilities in the job description.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

* Registered as a Biomedical Scientist with HCPC
* IBMS specialist diploma in relevant subject
* MSc or HSD in relevant subject
* Completed supervisory, management or leadership course
Experience

Essential

* 3 years post registration experience
* Experience of Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory
Desirable

* Experience of paediatric Biochemistry
Knowledge

Essential

* Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge in Metabolic Biochemistry
* Able to troubleshoot analytical and technical problems
Person Specification
Education and Training

Essential

* Registered as a Biomedical Scientist with HCPC
* IBMS specialist diploma in relevant subject
* MSc or HSD in relevant subject
* Completed supervisory, management or leadership course
Experience

Essential

* 3 years post registration experience
* Experience of Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory
Desirable

* Experience of paediatric Biochemistry
Knowledge

Essential

* Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge in Metabolic Biochemistry
* Able to troubleshoot analytical and technical problems
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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Alder Hey Children's Hospital

Liverpool

L12 2AP

Employer's website #J-18808-Ljbffr

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