Job summaryElevate Your Expertise in Immunology: Join Our Team of Dedicated Professionals!Are you ready to take your career in Biomedical Science to the next level? We're offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Biomedical Scientist to join our committed Immunology team. You'll collaborate closely with our Immunology Laboratory Manager, Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Immunologists to deliver a high-quality, safe and efficient Immunology that prioritises patient care and customer satisfaction.
As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to deepen your specialist knowledge and skills within an IBMS registered training facility dedicated to education, training and clinical excellence. We're looking for a proactive and driven individual who is passionate about making a difference in Immunology.
Why Join Us?Enhance your expertise in a supportive environment committed to ongoing education and clinical excellence.
- Work alongside experienced professionals who are dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.
- Participate in practical assessments and presentations as part of the interview process, ensuring you're fully prepared to excel in this role.
Please note that interviews will be conducted on-site due to the practical nature of the assessments. Unfortunately, remote interviews cannot be accommodated.
Main duties of the jobYou will be responsible for supervising the Immunology laboratory and assist in the development of staff within a progressive department where participation in developing our service is actively encouraged.
You should be HCPC registered with an appropriate MSc, IBMS HSD and/or be FIBMS (or equivalent) and well versed in the workings of a routine Immunology laboratory. You will also need to be enthusiastic and highly motivated, computer literate and familiar with working to UKAS standards.
The successful candidate may need to participate in the 24/7 rota for the Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory. Full training programme would be completed if required.
About usWe are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.
Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for further details, including general management, technical/scientific requirements, IT, staff management, financial, etc.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma (Immunology ) / MSc in Biomedical Sciences / FIBMS status
- Evidence of on-going CPD
- Specialist portfolio in Clinical Biochemistry and/or Immunology
Desirable- Any other relevant qualification such as Training certificate, leadership and management etc.
ExperienceEssential- Sound knowledge of Immunology practise underpinned by theoretical and practical experience
- Competence and problem solving in an automated environment
- Awareness of current professional issues
- Familiarity with ISO15189 systems and standards
- Broad understanding of Quality Control, good Quality Management and Audit knowledge (Including CAPA/DATIX Investigations)
- Good practical knowledge of health and safety issues including COSHH, fire regulations and risk assessments.
Desirable- Experience of leading a laboratory section
- Experience of staff management
- Knowledge of Winpath LIMS system
- Experience within an HCPC registered NHS training laboratory
Key SkillsEssential- Ability to organise and manage own and others work/time management, coordinate work flow and determine staff rotas.
- Able to represent the department at internal meetings
- Ability to assess and take appropriate action in urgent situations
- Competent in a broad range of Immunology practical techniques
- Competent in the interpretation and technical validation of results
- Technical problem solving e.g. equipment failure, quality control failure
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English
- Able to master complex facts, reach appropriate conclusions and formulate required/relevant responses
- Able to comply with policies and procedures within the constraints set by the laboratory, Trust and other regulating and professional bodies.
- Literate in laboratory computerisation and PC office applications
- Self-motivated and able to work within a team culture
Desirable- Experience with ImmunoCAP 250's, Optilite, Quantalyser 3000, Dynex DS2, Capillarys 3 Octa.
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.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 (Opens in a new tab).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 (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer name: North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, Cambridgeshire, PE3 9GZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Operational Manager - Lead Scientist Immunology, Faye Sims, f.sims@nhs.net, 01733678440
