Job summary
Employer heading
Specialist Biomedical Scientist
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
This role has arisen due to service expansion of the National Bowel Screening Programme.
The role is for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist who will work collaboratively with existing post holders to deliver Bowel Cancer Screening and Symptomatic FIT services.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Main duties of the job
Manage the day to day operation of the FOB testing laboratory – both screening and symptomatic Faecal Immunochemical Tests (FIT).
Plan and prioritise work to ensure National Standards, Trust KPIs and UKAS accreditation are met.
Work as part of the department management team understanding workflow in all areas and providing cross cover as required.
Perform routine and more complex work within the screening laboratory, including the receipt of tests into the Lab, checking for client errors, processing returned tests and Inputting results onto the Bowel Cancer Screening IT system by manual entry and via Middleware from the FIT analysers.
Responsible for result validity ensuring accuracy and precision in following laboratory protocol and procedures. Interpret and report Symptomatic FIT results.
Please be advised there is a proposed interview date of 23rd May.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Manage the routine maintenance of equipment and provide specialist support to staff troubleshooting faults ensuring appropriate actions are taken, in accordance with standard operating procedures, to maintain service.
Prepare, store and use reagents required for laboratory investigations. Manage and maintain stock at appropriate levels. Complete reagent acceptance testing and reporting on findings.
Maintain suitable records to ensure compliance with quality assurance requirements. Collate IQC using LQC software and interpret inter-laboratory data comparison and EQA data for sign off by Clinical Scientists.
Ensure records are maintained to demonstrate compliance with ISO 15189:2022 and as evidence for Quality Assurance Inspections and UKAS accreditation.
Develop and manage laboratory quality assurance systems and audits, working closely with Quality team to ensure uniform recording and monitoring.
Assist in the participation of any research and development projects within the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, keeping accurate records and date to allow full evaluation of the projects.
Act as training lead for the Bowel Cancer Screening Laboratory, ensuring all new staff receive induction training and manage the ongoing training needs for all staff to enable them to carry out their roles within the laboratory to National Standards and standard operating procedures. Co-ordinate and manage the IBMS certificate of expert practice training for support staff.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person specification
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Knowledge
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Orcherton
- Job title
- Hub Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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