HODS Biomedical Scientist

We are seeking a proactive member of staff that can demonstrate team spirit, initiative, flexibility and the enthusiasm to train further. You will be working in a state-of-the-art Haemato-Oncology diagnostic laboratory with Becton Dickinson 12 colour FACSLyric analysers, DAKO Omnis analysers, Thermo Fisher Genexus analysers, together with other complimentary instrument systems and a comprehensive integrated software system. The Department provides specialist haemato-oncology diagnostic services for the Merseyside and Cheshire region, and beyond, to provide a comprehensive diagnostic and monitoring service. On attaining appropriate competences, you will join the roster for the extended working sessions which will include some weekend duties. You must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and have completed or working towards completion an IBMS Specialist. Candidates without the above qualification will be paid a percentage of the maximum salary as a Trainee in accordance with Agenda for Change Annex 21 Paragraph 2 (iii). Hours of work are: 37.5 hours per week, 08:30 - 17:00 Monday - Friday, with an extended working week planned., A BSc in Biomedical sciences or equivalent qualification is required for this post. The post holder will act as an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with expertise in one or more of the following: - Flow Cytometry/Trephine and Lymph node tissue processing/Immunocytochemistry/Molecular biology in haematological malignancy. They will perform routine/specialist procedures and investigations as an aid to the effective diagnosis of Haematological malignancy. The work consists of - analysis of biological specimens using scientific methods utilizing various manual and automated techniques; reporting of results; certification of analytical and technical validity of investigations; liaison with medical and scientific staff within the Department, and staff from other NHS Trusts. They will be required to fulfil all their duties on a rotational basis through the three main sections. The post holder, a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, will provide day to day diagnostic testing for the HODS laboratory through the various diagnostic modalities to assist the Laboratory Manager and Clinical Scientist Leads in the timely provision of services., · Build upon the post holders acquired technical and analytical knowledge achieved through specialist training and experience. · Maintain specialist technical and analytical knowledge by participating in CPD. · Maintain state registration with the Health Professions Council (HPC) by complying with Standards of Proficiency and Conduct. · Ensure compliance with all local and national standards of work practice e.g. UKAS. · Maintain the knowledge and expertise necessary to perform specialised procedures associated with a teaching hospital. · Maintain the necessary specialist knowledge and skills sufficient to work independently, seeking advice only when deemed necessary. · Participate in Personnel Development Plans and Appraisals Communication and Relationships. · Assess the suitability and appropriateness of samples received, liaising with medical staff as necessary. · Deal sympathetically during liaison with colleagues, other healthcare professionals and staff from external organisations. · Use empathy and understanding to ensure that technical, clinical and linguistic barriers to understanding are overcome. · Negotiate with service users resolving contentious issues that conflict with laboratory service targets. · Report and explain results to clinicians and other service users. · Provide specialist advice to clinicians and other service users regarding specimen types, investigations required, appropriateness of test, timing of collection of specimen and turnaround times. · Provide advice and guidance to students, trainees and newly qualified. Biomedical Scientists. · Ensure appropriate action is taken in the event of a conflict of priorities relating to concurrent demands placed upon the service. Scientific and Technical · Use specialist knowledge across a range of procedures, authorise test results integrating and initiating further tests as appropriate. · Take responsibility for finishing, checking, validating and authorizing colleague's work as necessary. · Check validity and reliability of analytical processes, maintaining and monitoring satisfactory performance by internal quality control and external quality assessment. · Use acquired skills and experience for film reporting, and selection of a complex molecular and immunological techniques for Haematological diagnosis. · Manipulation of materials and objects such as microscopes, pipettes, gels and columns for accurate and reliable determination of results and diagnosis of congenital disorders · Set up and check instrumentation for correct operation, troubleshooting and correcting minor faults, reporting major faults to senior staff. Maintain instrument, QC and reagent logs and utilise resources cost effectively. Resources · Ensure data integrity when entering demographics and results into the laboratory information system using specialised laboratory software. · Liaise with IT support in resolving any computer system difficulties. · Make suitable alternative arrangements in the case of equipment malfunction. · Monitor and store consumables and reagents. Research and Development · Participate in the development and evaluation of new techniques, methodologies and equipment. · Separate and analyse samples for research and clinical trials. · Participate in service audits as and when required. Supervisory Responsibilities · Assume enhanced responsibility in the absence of supervisory and other staff. · Participate in the review and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures · Contribute to the review and implementation of Department policies. · Train, supervise and co-ordinate the activities of support staff and trainee Biomedical Scientists. · General mentoring and tutoring of trainee members of staff and students. · Participate in the development and education of other members of staff. · Act as a Trainee BMS mentor. Weekend service · Take responsibility for the Haemato-Oncology service for this Trust and supply a support service to other hospitals / other organizations within the region. · Prioritise work to help ensure that patients receive the best possible care. · Inform the Department medical staff of unexpected results or inappropriate requests. · Maintain the safety and security of the Department and follow fire evacuation procedures informing the appropriate authorities when necessary. · Responsible for communications and monitoring internal and external alarm systems and take any remedial action to rectify any system failure. · Notify the Hospital Manager of any untoward incidents within the Department and Trust e.g. water leak, power cut., The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and achieve fair, equitable and consistent practice. We welcome flexible working requests and will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements from day one of your employment. Not all roles are suitable for every flexible working opportunity all of the time. Flexible working options may include reduced hours, compressed hours, fixed shifts, time back in lieu and home working. The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We encourage applicants from the following groups that are currently under-represented in our workforce black, Asian and minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+), disabled, male and age 16-24. Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing the successful applicant/s DBS application be recovered via salary deduction following start in post. The amount of £23 (standard disclosure) or £43 (enhanced disclosure) will be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment. Bank posts require upfront payment. DBS applications submitted from 2nd December will be subject to the new DBS fee of £26.50 (standard) and £54.50 (Enhanced). From April 2017, Skilled visa applicants and their adult dependant(s) will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have lived in consecutively for 12 months or more in the past ten years. Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. This organisation has a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff must ensure they adhere to the organisations safeguarding children and adults' policy and comply with the Local Safeguarding Children and Adult Board procedures. Staff should be mindful of their responsibility to safeguard children and adults in any activity performed on behalf of the organisation in line with the requirements of statutory guidance and legislation. All employees (and volunteers)are expected maintain their safeguarding knowledge and skills by completing mandatory safeguarding training which includes understanding and recognising the signs of abuse and neglect and taking appropriate action. As an organisation, we have adopted the Merseyside Domestic abuse workplace scheme which supports our staff who are experiencing Domestic Abuse /any forms of sexual violence.

• BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
• HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
• MSc in Biomedical Sciences, Demonstrable laboratory experience
• Experience of diagnosing haematological malignancy using one or more: morphology/ flow cytometry/histology/molecular techniques
Desirable criteria
• Evidence of development of Flow Cytometric assays/Research experience in Flow cytomteric techniques/histology/molecular genetics, Health and safety awareness, Demonstrable ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Numerate
Desirable criteria
• IT skills
• Keyboard skills
  
  Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience. The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond., The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.