The post holder will act as a State Registered Biomedical Scientist (BMS) who provides a comprehensive range of scientific and diagnostic services throughout all sections of the Department, as an aid/basis for diagnosis.
Services are provided to hospital clinicians and general practitioners and the post holder is required to liaise with these, other healthcare professionals, patients and their representatives.
The post holder will be required to perform automated and manual laboratory procedures of varying complexity some of which require a high degree of skill and experience.
The post holder will exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries and will be required to verify and validate completed work.
In addition, the BMS will be required to staff all laboratories within the Trust as and when required.
The work may include some weekend and evening or night duties, which requires a flexible approach to the hours of employment, according to individual contract., Analyses of potentially infectious samples using a range of highly specialised laboratory procedures, by either manual or automated techniques, to produce results of a quality consistent with excellent patient care. Undertakes these duties in all areas of Clinical Biochemistry.
Ensures efficient use and maintenance of resources, is aware of stock levels and rotation, storage conditions, batch numbers and expiry dates, thus ensuring the viability of the reagents used.
Exercises own initiative and works in co-operation with other staff members to ensure that the workload is processed in a timely and efficient manner.
Is fully conversant with departmental policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), ensuring that personal performance complies with ISO 15189 and other professional standards.
Carries out troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on highly complex automated systems. Ensures appropriate records are kept and liaises with service engineers where appropriate.
Matches samples with request forms and inputs patient and test information into the laboratory computer system, requiring complete accuracy.
Exercises individual skills through the observation and interpretation of clinical material or data, which may include therapeutic drug monitoring.
Completes the work process by the verification and validation of results and report generation. This involves the interpretation of clinical data and requires in-depth theoretical knowledge.
Practices in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal codes of the Health Professions Council and the Trust's protocols and guidelines. Is accountable for own practice and maintenance of State Registration status.
Develops own skills, taking responsibility for Continuing Professional Development and performance.
Complies with the requirements of internal and external/national quality assurance schemes.
Demonstrates proficiency in the assessment, planning and prioritisation of tasks.
Communicates effectively with other staff groups, both internal and external. To include healthcare professionals, patients and their representatives, external agencies, commercial suppliers, service engineers and visitors to the laboratory.
Provides and receives complex scientific and clinical information to and from colleagues and service users. Is aware of barriers to understanding and is able to present information accordingly.
Provides and receives sensitive information to and from patients and their representatives where empathic and re-assurance skills are required. May include notification of adverse events.
Displays and maintains a working knowledge of laboratory IT relevant to section.
Participates in the supervision and training of Trainee BMSs, support staff and clinical staff where required.

HCPC registration
IBMS postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Biochemistry/Biomedical Science or equivalent knowledge
Membership of IBMS CPD scheme or equivalent., Knowledge of the all basic techniques within Clinical Biochemistry
Minimum 18 months post HCPC registration experience in a diagnostic laboratory
Previous experience with equipment in use at OUH, Ability to work under pressure and prioritise competing workload.
Practical analytical skills. Accurate, methodical and well organised
Good communication and presentation skills
Ability to mentor and impart knowledge to junior colleagues.
Knowledge of IT architecture in the running of complex analytical equipment and Laboratory Information Systems, Strong team member. Reliable and trustworthy.
Prepared to work with biological materials and a variety of sample types
Experience of On call/Shift working including out of hours. Flexible approach to hours of work including night shift., You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.