Job overview
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Senior Biomedical Scientist to work in the Biochemistry Department at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
In your role as a Senior Biomedical Scientist, you will be expected to support the Deputy Lead Biomedical Scientist in managing and overseeing all aspects of the service day to day. You will undertake day to day management tasks and, while based at Conquest Hospital, may be required to work at our Eastbourne DGH site as necessary.
The applicant will need to demonstrate excellent technical knowledge and skills for advanced trouble shooting and problem solving on Roche 8000, Cobas Pro, Sebia Capilarys and Hydrasis analysers, and support implementation of any new equipment. You will also need a keen interest in departmental IT systems and participate in the management of current systems and future implementations at the departmental level.
Main duties of the job
• Knowledge of validation and verification processes used within the department and oversight of introduction of new or updated methods.
• Experience at post‑registration level in Quality Management and management of IQC/EQA.
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio (or equivalent) and experience from working at Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) level in your current role.
• Maintain competencies in all areas and provide out‑of‑hours cover on an as‑needed basis. In the medium term, weekend and extended day working will be required as part of the 7‑day service review.
Benefits
• Staff development programmes • Enrolment in the NHS pension scheme • Auto‑enrolment to the Temporary Workforce Service • Access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation • Free psychological support via the Employee Assistance Programme • Onsite parking available from £50 a year
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent
* State Registration (Healthcare Professionals Council)
* MSc or equivalent qualification or extensive BMS experience
* Postgraduate specialised training evidenced by completion of IBMS portfolio or equivalent
* Demonstrable knowledge and skills achieved through ongoing professional development and attendance at educational and practical courses
Desirable criteria
* FIBMS
* MSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent
* Evidence of management training
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience/knowledge of all aspects of Pathology
* Experience of operating and maintaining complex laboratory equipment
Desirable criteria
* Some evidence of supervising a team
Skills
Essential criteria
* Highly developed skills and techniques
* Good knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and procedures as applied in Pathology
* Sound Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Capable of leading and working as part of a team
* Capable of working on own initiative and managing own workload
* Ability to organise and delegate work to members of staff
* Able to maintain good levels of discipline
* Capable of working under pressure
* Ability to train others and assist with troubleshooting
* Good concentration skills
Desirable criteria
* Capable of working in difficult environmental conditions
* Experience of successful UKAS inspection participation
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