Senior Biomedical Scientist - Clinical Biochemistry
| Posting date: | 16 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £46,148 - £52,809 pa pr |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2025 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, BH7 7DW |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7050595/153-SP04451 |
Summary
A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Biomedical Scientists for the role of Senior Biomedical Scientist within the Clinical Biochemistry laboratories at University Hospitals Dorset.
• To help manage and co-ordinate the day-to-day technical activities of the Biochemistry Department, prioritising work so that a safe and timely service is available and meets patient’s needs.
• You are required to have extensive experience in all aspects of Biochemistry at a specialist level.
• You will need to be well-motivated and demonstrate the ability to be able to lead colleagues.
• The applicant must be able to prioritise and organise their own workload and possess excellent communication skills.
• Professional and personal development is encouraged and will be supported by the department.
• The successful applicant will be expected to be able to work out of hours where required to support the service.
Please note this is a cross site working role. Working location will be based on department priorities. Therefore, being able to work flexibly is essential to this role.
Please see the job description and person specification for the full requirements of the role.
Applications from candidates who are currently enrolled on a suitable MSc programme (or equivalent) will be considered.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Note: This is a UHD post working cross site at both Poole and Bournemouth
Interview Date: TBC
• To co-ordinate and participate in the routine processing of specimens; and to allocate work to the other BMS and Associate Practitioner staff to ensure a smooth workflow.
• To act as a deputy for the Laboratory Manager when required
• To ensure that specialised and urgent specimens are appropriately dealt with.
• To participate in the technical work as required.
• To organise and participate in the training programme for all staff within the department.
• To ensure appropriate maintenance and safe use of equipment.
• To assist in the development of rotas in conjunction with the other senior biomedical staff and ensure that they are operated correctly, and to liaise with the other senior BMS staff to provide continuous cover from the start of each day.
• To co-ordinate adequate supplies of laboratory consumables and reagents and co-ordinate their stock control.
• To contribute to audit activities.
• To contribute to the maintenance and development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
This advert closes on Wednesday 7 May 2025
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Biomedical Scientists for the role of Senior Biomedical Scientist within the Clinical Biochemistry laboratories at University Hospitals Dorset.
• To help manage and co-ordinate the day-to-day technical activities of the Biochemistry Department, prioritising work so that a safe and timely service is available and meets patient’s needs.
• You are required to have extensive experience in all aspects of Biochemistry at a specialist level.
• You will need to be well-motivated and demonstrate the ability to be able to lead colleagues.
• The applicant must be able to prioritise and organise their own workload and possess excellent communication skills.
• Professional and personal development is encouraged and will be supported by the department.
• The successful applicant will be expected to be able to work out of hours where required to support the service.
Please note this is a cross site working role. Working location will be based on department priorities. Therefore, being able to work flexibly is essential to this role.
Please see the job description and person specification for the full requirements of the role.
Applications from candidates who are currently enrolled on a suitable MSc programme (or equivalent) will be considered.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Note: This is a UHD post working cross site at both Poole and Bournemouth
Interview Date: TBC
• To co-ordinate and participate in the routine processing of specimens; and to allocate work to the other BMS and Associate Practitioner staff to ensure a smooth workflow.
• To act as a deputy for the Laboratory Manager when required
• To ensure that specialised and urgent specimens are appropriately dealt with.
• To participate in the technical work as required.
• To organise and participate in the training programme for all staff within the department.
• To ensure appropriate maintenance and safe use of equipment.
• To assist in the development of rotas in conjunction with the other senior biomedical staff and ensure that they are operated correctly, and to liaise with the other senior BMS staff to provide continuous cover from the start of each day.
• To co-ordinate adequate supplies of laboratory consumables and reagents and co-ordinate their stock control.
• To contribute to audit activities.
• To contribute to the maintenance and development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
This advert closes on Wednesday 7 May 2025
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