Job overview
Key requirements:
• Biomedical Science degree or equivalent
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Completion of IBMS Specialist Portfolio or proven equivalent post registration experience in any pathology discipline.
• Evidence of CPD
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and forward thinking individual to join our Point of Care Testing Department as a Biomedical Scientist in Point of Care Testing (POCT).This post is cross site, requiring the post holder to work at Queen’s Hospital ,King George and Trust led community clinics as required. The Post holder will contribute to key governance tasks in line with UKAS standards as the department aims to work towards accreditation.
The POCT department is very dynamic hence this is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a developing, forward thinking and user facing department; which is fast becoming an integral part of the patient pathway. This post will give a unique opportunity to work with an excellent team and extend your multi-disciplinary knowledge at Queens and King George Hospitals. Join our team and make a difference.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day running and development of the Point of Care Testing department. The post holder will have an in-depth scientific knowledge of at least one Pathology discipline and will work with the POCT Clinical Lead, POCT Lead BMS, Lead BMS, POCT Senior BMS and POCT Associate Practitioners to ensure that all scientific, technical, and quality aspects of the POCT services are maintained across BHRUT and community hospitals. The post holder must be able to work autonomously where appropriate. The role will often require you to communicate with other departments and hospitals face to face, therefore good organisational and interpersonal skills are essential to the role.
Working for our organisation
We’re an organisation that is getting better and betterand ourimprovements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and our patients are happy with. We’re no longer in ; we’ve opened at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and, in recognition of our progress, we’ve been at the Health Service Journal Awards.
We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We’re campaigning to secure the £35m we need to and get rid of corridor care.
Our patients are benefitting from our in Ilford; an in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at and at.
These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 94,000 scans a year.
The majority of our 8,000 staff – who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited. We’re proud to be a employer.
We’re looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role.Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science accredited by the IBMS or equivalent
2. HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
3. IBMS Specialist Diploma in a Pathology discipline
Experience/Knowledge
Desirable criteria
4. Working knowledge of Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and virology.
Personal Qualities
Desirable criteria
5. Able to liaise with a wide range of healthcare professionals. Embraces PRIDE qualities
6. Flexibility to adapt quickly and efficiently to changes in working practice.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.