Biomedical Scientist

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

The post-holder is responsible on a rotational basis for the operation of the Andrology laboratory and the supervision of advanced associate practitioners, associate practitioners, and biomedical support workers. The post-holder has responsibility for ensuring the timely processing of samples alongside quality management system activities within their remit.

The post-holder is expected to apply specialist scientific knowledge, skill and expertise at the required professional level for the full range of Andrology procedures, providing a high-quality service to patients. This level of responsibility is particularly important in Andrology where decisions may be made independently without the opportunity to refer to more senior staff.

This post has direct clinical responsibilities for patient care through the provision of diagnostic services. The post-holder is expected to be involved in appropriate research.

The Department of Reproductive Medicine is regulated and licenced by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) enabling them to cryopreserve sperm and use sperm preparations in assisted reproductive treatments. The post holder is expected to process these samples.

The UK National External Quality Assessment Schemes (UK NEQAS) for Reproductive Science are also operated from this laboratory. Selection and preparation of samples for distribution to participants are part of this job.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the job are outlined in the job description and person specification. Please ensure you have read these to understand the role and key relationships within the Department of Reproductive Medicine.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £ & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role involves scientific, leadership, clinical, quality and research components. These are reliant on key relationships with the Department of Reproductive Medicine, local Hospitals, Primary Care and the patients that attend/use the service.

Please review the job description for a full summary of the job role and responsibilities.

If you have any further questions, please contact the Andrology Lead.

Person Specification

Person Specification

Essential

Registration with Health and Care Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist Honours degree in an appropriate science subject (Biomedical Science) or equivalent. Can demonstrate ongoing CPD. A good knowledge of Andrology and the range of therapeutic treatment options in the area of reproductive medicine. Post registration experience in Medical Laboratory Science Strong communication skills to that support the understanding of complex scientific information to users of the service Be able to follow complex documents such as a standard operating procedure.

Desirable

Andrology qualification or completion of specialist diploma/equivalent. Professional registration (IBMS, ARCS or equivalent). Level 2 counselling skills.
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