Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Biochemistry within the NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership (ESEL).

We are looking for a strong team player with a positive attitude to working in a flexible manner, committed to supporting the clinical services of the Trust and meeting the needs of our patients by participating in an Agenda for Change shift system.

The successful candidate will be based at Whipps Cross Hospital, but as the ESEL Pathology Partnership evolves, the primary location of work may be subject to change reflecting service demand. HCAS will be depended on the allocated site.

Previous applicants need not apply

The vacancy may close early if reached sufficient applicants.

Main duties of the job
The post holders must possess a thorough understanding of the technologies and methodologies relevant to Automated Biochemistry.

The post holder must demonstrate effective leadership and management capabilities while working collaboratively to achieve shared goals.

They will work as part of the technical and scientific team, undertaking a range of pre-analytical and support tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the department. The post holder will take direction from Senior Biomedical Scientists and provide assistance to Operational Leads in the continuous improvement and transformation of laboratory services.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Technical and Scientific
• Laboratory Informatics
• Quality and Governance
• Training
• Financial and Resource Management
• Health and Safety
• Research and Development

About us
The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.

The Pathology Partnership was formed in May 2021. Between 2021 and 2024 the Partnership undertook a complex transformation programme to establish a single network of laboratories, underpinned by a single Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and single Quality Management System (QMS).

The Partnership has a main hub laboratory at the Royal London Hospital and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at the six other hospital sites served by the Partnership.

The Partnership has three operational divisions:

• Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry
• Microbiology and Virology
• Cellular Pathology and Cancer Diagnostics

The 2024/25 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £121m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 860 WTE.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum inc
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 259-8112362ESEL-B

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Have completed an MSc in Biomedical Science, or equivalent.
• CPSM Log book (Clinical Biochemistry) if qualified before 2003.
• Registration portfolio IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry 2003 to 2004) and Diploma in Biomedical Science IBMS (Blood Sciences 2005)
• Specialist Diploma IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry 2005 onwards)
• MSc Biomedical Science or equivalent scientific qualification at MSc level
• IBMS Fellowship in Clinical Biochemistry.

Experience

• Post HCPC registration working in a busy, acute medical clinical chemistry laboratory environment.
• Demonstrate ability to cope with competing priorities.
• Demonstrates an ability to respond to change.
• Experienced in a variety of diagnostics techniques in Clinical Biochemistry.
• Experienced using computerised laboratory information system
• Experienced evaluating the authenticity of patient results

Desirable experience

• Experience of effectively managing staff
• Experience of teaching staff.

Knowledge

• H&S legislation and procedures
• Specialist knowledge in Clinical Biochemistry.
• Quality management system
• Detailed understanding of UKAS

Desirable knowledge

• Knowledge of current requirements for training and career progression

Skills

• Competent in routine laboratory techniques and troubleshooting
• Ability to analyse, interpret and present routine data/results/concepts
• Working knowledge of word processing & spreadsheet packages
• Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Barts Health NHS Trust
Address: Whipps Cross Hospital, Clinical Pathology, London, E11 1NR, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk

For questions about the job, contact:
ESL Operational Lead, Greg Dearman, greg.dearman@nhs.net

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