Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Lead Biomedical Scientist (BMS) in POCT, SAMBA and Phlebotomy at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro. This person will also act as Deputy Lead for Blood-Sciences in partnership with the Clinical Chemistry, Haematology and Transfusion Lead BMS.

Responsible for the management, delivery, and development of the POCT across the system, SAMBA and Phlebotomy services within Trust being based within the Bloodsciences team. The post holder will be a state registered BMS with considerable experience who has shown innovation, drive, and leadership in their existing position.

Main duties of the job
To be the scientific and technical lead covering POCT, SAMBA and Phlebotomy Services within Blood Sciences.

To manage & have overall responsibility for within designated departments department

To manage the laboratory teams to ensure high quality routine and specialised services.

To be responsible for the efficient and effective running of all sections within the departments

To deputise for the Head of Blood Sciences.

To manage the strategic development of the departments through the continual planning and development of staff and equipment

To participate in the education and training of both unqualified and qualified BMS staff in order for them to gain and maintain state registration.

To co-ordinate and facilitate Health and Safety in accordance with regulatory bodies, Trust requirements and emergency services and ensures safe laboratory environment.

To ensure systems are in place for regulatory compliance within relevant departments for UKAS & MHRA

To investigate complaints and implement actions/learning from staff or service users.

About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

• Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
• St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
• West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.

We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.

Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. Please note all interviews will be conducted face to face.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BMS degree or equivalent
• MSc, FIBMS or equivalent
• Registered with HCPC
• Management qualification

Desirable

• POCT/SAMBA/Phlebotomy experience

Experiance
Essential

• Advanced specialist skills and experience in routine, specialised manual, and automation or other Pathology discipline
• Able to monitor QA and QC for the technical processes of the laboratory
• Experience and the management of system failures
• Post registration experience plus sufficient additional experience at a senior grade to be able to manage a laboratory
• Good understanding of UKAS accreditation and quality management systems & how they are applied to departments

Skills
Essential

• Able to manage & supervise staff of all grades
• Able to understand long term strategic planning for service delivery
• Ability to work independently and to supervise, lead, motivate and manage staff in their laboratory

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).