Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and committed individual to help lead a team within our busy diagnostic service, with specific responsibility for the Molecular testing section.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, quality-focused individual with strong leadership skills for the post of Senior Biomedical Scientist in the Scarborough Acute Service Laboratory within the SHYPS (Scarborough, Hull, York, Pathology Service) Network.
The successful applicant will be a qualified BMS, with MSc, or equivalent and will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operational running of the Molecular Diagnostics Section along with other duties as detailed to support the acute service laboratory.
The post holder is part of the leadership team responsible for delivering a clinical laboratory service that achieves the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and resource management within the Trust. You will be directly responsible to the SASL Chief Biomedical Scientist in accordance with departmental and Trust policies and procedures.
This is a challenging post for an enthusiastic, well-motivated, forward thinking individual who will be expected to make a significant contribution to the development of the service as we work towards the Acute Service Target Operating Model.
Main duties of the job
• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Molecular area of the laboratory.
• Responsible for managing a small team of Associate Practitioners and supporting Medical Laboratory Assistants and Biomedical Scientists as appropriate to their development in line with the target operating model.
• Responsible for deputizing for the SASL Chief BMS when needed, working closely within the wider SHYPS network.
• Leading Audits as necessary, producing and reviewing documentation and contributing to incident investigation and management will be expected.
• Must oversee and maintain adequate supplies of reagents and consumables as necessary.
• Undertake analytical, technical and administrative trouble-shooting to ensure a reliable fit-for-purpose medical laboratory service is delivered.
• Support train, develop and motivate staff to meet service requirements.
• Communicate with other senior laboratory staff and clinicians, and service users from within the trust and from external sources.
• Demonstrate experience of compliance with standards as required within work duties such as UKAS and other relevant professional and legislative bodies.
If you are a proactive Biomedical Scientist with specialist knowledge, leadership experience, and a passion for service improvement, we would welcome your application.
Working for our organisation
Trust Information Pack:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
1. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
2. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
3. A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
4. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
5. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
6. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
7. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
8. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
9. BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
10. MSc Biomedical Science or equivalent (or related subject)
11. Registered with the Health Professions Council
Desirable criteria
12. Any relevant further qualification e.g. management qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
13. Biomedical Science / laboratory background
14. Minimum of three years’ experience as a BMS in a UKAS accredited laboratory
Desirable criteria
15. Specialist experience in Molecular Diagnostics and or Blood Sciences
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
16. Good communication skills, written and verbal
17. Problem solving skills
Values & Behaviours
Essential criteria
18. Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: •We are Kind. •We are Open. •We pursue Excellence.