Senior Biomedical Scientist Chemical Pathology

We havean exciting opportunity for a Senior Biomedical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry/Immunology. The service supports all hospital wards and departments, as well as GPs, clinics, and private hospitals across central andsouth Buckinghamshire and beyond. The central laboratory is based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, with a satellite laboratory at Wycombe Hospital. You are expected to work at either site as required by the service.

As a Senior Biomedical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry, you will be expected to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of Comprehensive Blood Sciences laboratory theory, including quality control and assurance processes, and adherence to minimum identification criteria for samples and requests. You must hold HCPCregistration as a Biomedical Scientist and possess strong knowledge in Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology. The department is well-equipped with modern, standardisedanalysers, including Architect, Tosoh, Osmo 1 (Advanced Instruments),Chlorochek, HM-JACK, UVikon in Biochemistry, and Helena V8 in Immunology.

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

• To deputise for the Lead BMS during periods of absence and contribute tothe overall management of the Haematology and Blood Transfusion departments.
• To supervise and support daily operations within the Routine Haematology Department, ensuring smooth workflow and high performance.
• To oversee training and education, including technical instruction and supervision of project work for basic and post-basic qualification trainees.
• To maintain and monitor laboratory equipment, including calibration,quality control, and the introduction of new technologies and systems.
• To authorise and review test results, initiate further investigationswhere necessary, and escalate clinically significant findings to medical staff.
• To support staff development and quality management, including conductingappraisals, assisting with PDPs, and contributing to the Blood Sciences Quality Management System.

• BSc in Biomedical Science or an equivalent qualification.
• HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Experience in Chemical Pathology, Immunology, and Biochemistry.
• Must hold an MSc, FIBMS, or IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Clinical Biochemistry, or possess equivalent Band 7-level experience in a relevant field.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

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.