Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Details of specific service/department responsibilities, accountabilities and objectives are listed in the Role Descriptor document incorporated with this Biomedical Scientist (BMS) job description.
The post holder will assist in the day to day operations and technical aspects of the service.
The post holder will assist the senior laboratory BMS in the delivery of a high quality, efficient and effective service, through the Quality Management System [QMS]. They will assist in the implementation of change as directed by the laboratory seniors/manager, when delegated or appropriate to service needs.
The post holder is expected to implement policies and procedures ensuring that the service complies with current UKAS standards, national and European legislation and discipline specific regulatory bodies.
The post holder will assist in the training and development of scientific and support staff.
To perform as a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist [BMS] assisting in the delivery of the department services.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Knowledge of biomedical procedures acquired through training to A level or NVQ3 level
Skills
Essential criteria
* Fundamental laboratory practice including H&S
* Specimen preparation
* Understanding for the need of patient confidentiality at all times
Desirable criteria
* Teaching / Training experience
Experience
Essential criteria
* Demonstrable experience in Pathology Laboratory environment
* Ability to work under own initiative
Desirable criteria
* Microtomy
* Pathologist assist
* Digital Pathology
* Embedding
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Ability to relay test results to clinicians and other staff and answers queries
* Able to communicate with all levels of staff within the Organisation and a wide range of individuals and organisations outside the Trust e.g. General Practitioners.
* Good interpersonal & telephone skills.
* Requires keyboard skills and computer skills for the operation of the computer system.
Other
Essential criteria
* Team worker
* Able to work under pressure
* Personal integrity
It is an exciting time to join the newly formed 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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Documents to download
* Job Description (PDF, 224.6KB)
* Person Specification Band 4 (PDF, 144.4KB)
* Functional Requirements Band 4 (PDF, 176.4KB)
* Disclosure & Barring Information and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 78.5KB)
* Staff Diversity Network (PDF, 140.3KB)
* Information for Disabled Applicants (PDF, 98.7KB)
* Bedford Hospital Site map (PDF, 2.6MB)
* Staff Benefits (PNG, 1.6MB)