Advanced Biomedical Scientist (AfC Band 7)
The Clinical immunology department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS trust is looking to recruit an Advanced Biomedical Scientist (AfC Band 7) to join our friendly busy team. We would welcome applications from enthusiastic individuals who are able to work independently but crucially as part of a team to ensure we deliver a comprehensive service.
This is a full‑time position but part‑time will also be considered for this role.
Main duties of the job
* To undertake highly specialist clinical technical investigations for the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease. This requires complex analysis, interpretation and comparison of clinical samples.
* To co‑ordinate, validate and authorise the day‑to‑day technical activities of a section of the laboratory.
* To ensure the training of technical, scientific and medical staff within the area of specialist responsibility.
* To lead where appropriate in quality activities such as audit, EQA review, validation, change and risk management.
* To communicate highly complex and/or sensitive information to colleagues and other healthcare staff.
* To lead and be accountable for a section of the laboratory discipline, including involvement with HR procedures and deputising for more senior staff where appropriate.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi‑year goals and strategic priorities. Central to it all is The Leeds Way – our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and we are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging.
What you will bring to the role
To carry out the job sufficiently and effectively you will have successfully studied for a relevant degree, relevant masters degree, IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma, or equivalent qualification at Level 7, and be a HCPC‑registered healthcare scientist. In addition you will have extensive experience within the speciality or related discipline. You will have developed a range of competencies and specialist knowledge within the discipline through extensive practical experience, in‑house training and structured study and will continue to develop your skills and knowledge subject to the requirements of continuous professional development (CPD).
To fulfil your people governance responsibilities, you will be required to undergo appropriate HR training for example, in supervisory management. As a senior staff member, you will be required to assist in the general management of the department, for example in areas such as basic HR functions, appraisal, incident investigation, etc. Any training required for this will be provided.
Person Specification
* HCPC Registered healthcare scientist
* Extensive experience within this or a related discipline
* Evidence of leadership
* Evidence of ongoing training within the discipline
* Participation in CPD schemes
* Willingness to undertake other formal study and in‑house training
* Attendance at relevant and recent training courses
* Awareness of people governance policies
Sponsorship eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
Disclosure and Barring Service check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and 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.
Title
Operational Lead for Clinical Immunology
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