Senior Biomedical Scientist
| Posting date: | 28 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 September 2025 |
| Location: | Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9225-25-0418 |
Summary
To supervise the day-to-day running of a specialist section of the laboratory. To effectively apply quality control procedures and work closely with the other senior staff to achieve total quality management, taking corrective action when quality control or assurance procedures indicate a loss of performance of the laboratory instruments or methods. This includes the CE marking system for the TPMT assay and others as they are produced. To prioritise and manage the workload and resources to ensure adequate turnaround times. To ensure appropriate distribution of staff and skill mix to meet service needs in response to changing demands, updating rotas as required. To monitor abnormal results and take action as appropriate. To carry out all analytical diagnostic investigations in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures. To ensure the accurate reception and preparation of samples ready for analysis and that they are in a manner fit for purpose taking appropriate action if required. To undertake manual, semi-automated and fully automated analysis of all specimens. Carry out effective technical interpretation and validation of results To take part in all internal and external quality assurance procedures. To undertake Personal and Development Review, setting objectives and assessing of BMS1, Trainee BMS and MLA grades as directed by the laboratory managers. To participate in clinical audits and research and development. To work in all relevant sections of the department in order to maintain skills. To develop and maintain skills. To update Standard Operating Procedures as required in agreement with senior staff, ensuring compliance with best practice in accordance with National Accreditation Standards. To participate in the review of COSHH and work place risk assessments. To ensure that laboratory equipment is maintained on a regular basis, first line troubleshooting is carried out, and if required, participate in the resolution of equipment failures. This may include equipment used for the provision of near patient testing. Responsible for the effective controls of stock levels of reagents and other consumables in the section. To ensure that reagents are prepared, stored and used according to manufacturer and laboratory procedures. To maintain records within the department as requested by the departmental manager. To lead in collaboration with the section clinical scientist the development and routine provision of specialist services such as the TPMT molecular, vitamin D blood spot, LCMS/GCMS toxicology and to deputise on other assays. To undertake method and laboratory instrument evaluation and to participate with the introduction of new equipment or methods. To monitor and update the section quality system, including IQC/EQA non-conformities and measurement of uncertainty ensuring UKAS standards are met. To deal with minor disciplinary issues on an informal basis, referring to the line manager as appropriate. Participate in the training of staff in the section including troubleshooting of assay performance and to ensure training portfolios are completed. To participate in the Recruitment and selection of staff. The post holder may be required for short periods of time to cover for a more senior colleague. Use of laboratory computer system to input, store and retrieve patient and analytical data. To take on a specific departmental role as delegated, for example; training, EQA, health and safety or audit officer. To chair or attend relevant meetings for the delegated role, identifying issues or needs and targets to be met. To provide regular reports on progress to the senior staff meeting highlighting any areas of concern.