Senior Biomedical Scientist

7 days ago


Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Biomedical Scientist to join our Biochemistry Team at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. As a Higher Specialist Biomedical Scientist, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our Biochemistry service, leading and managing a team of qualified and support staff to ensure effective staffing and planning.

Main Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

  • Lead and manage the section to achieve operational goals and requirements of the service.
  • Act as line manager for Biomedical Scientists and support staff within the section, leading and motivating the team to optimal performance.
  • Review and improve staff capability, performance, knowledge, and skills, including staff appraisal and sickness absence management.
  • Assess and provide training of staff in section, ensuring competency levels are adequate.
  • Contribute to the future planning and organization of the service by reporting issues, problems, and trends to senior management.
  • Communicate effectively with team members, service management, and external users of the service on clinical, scientific, and technical matters.

Clinical, Scientific, and Technical

  • Supervise and participate in the examination of clinical specimens in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures, including interpretation of results, in an efficient, effective, and safe manner.
  • Provide advice and interpretation of laboratory investigations to healthcare professionals as required or for referral to specialist medical and scientific for clinical advice.
  • Ensure appropriate records and documentation of specimens examined are maintained and ensure laboratory reports are accurate and timely.
  • Supervise and perform the operation of departmental equipment, including calibration, control, and routine maintenance.
  • Troubleshoot problems arising with equipment and processes, ensuring the implementation of backup procedures to ensure service continuity.

Service Delivery and Development

  • Continually review performance against KPIs, proactively addressing areas of concern.
  • Undertake relevant research both internal and with other NHS and educational organizations to assist with learning, teaching, and service development.
  • Participate in clinical trials as appropriate and beneficial to service development and provision.
  • Ensure the successful delivery of cost-effectiveness of service, implementing changes and improvements.

General

  • Participate in the provision of a reliable high-quality analytical service that meets nationally accepted standards (ISO15189 or equivalent).
  • Participate in clinical audit and clinical governance.
  • Deputise for the Deputy Service Manager as required and perform any other duties covered by the post holder's competencies after consultation and agreement with the line manager.

Professional

  • Be personally responsible for obtaining and maintaining HCPC state registration.
  • Take all necessary measures to keep up to date with CPD in the discipline, including reading medical and scientific journals and attending courses, seminars, and scientific meetings (local, regional, and national) as required.
  • Be able to work independently and manage own workload, working to local and national standards within the HCPC professional code of conduct.


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