Job overview

Advanced Biomedical Scientist in Biochemistry

Band 7 - 37.5 hours

Permanent

To supervise the policy and service implementation and the technical and scientific operations of the Blood Sciences Department and Biochemistry Service on a day to day basis enabling the provision of a high-quality Pathology service to Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, the ICBs and individual GP practices. To be an active member of the Biochemistry Supervisory Team

The post holder will be required to work as part of the 24/7 shift rota

Main duties of the job

PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL: 
To undertake manual and automated laboratory investigations within the Biochemistry Department  by preparing, examining and reporting on the analysis of specimens as required

To ensure that equipment is used in accordance with departmental policies and supplier’s  instructions

To measure and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate  quality control procedures.

To lead on the supervision, training, development and competence assessment of, and act as mentor to, Biomedical Scientists, trainee Biomedical Scientists, Assistant Practitioners and MLA staff

MANAGEMENT / ADMINISTRATIVE: 

To play a lead role within the Biochemistry Department 

To supervise the day to day running of the department, allocating and prioritising workload and  resources, to ensure each section runs as efficiently as possible. 

To supervise staff and maintain the skill mix and staffing levels appropriate to the needs of the sections within the department on a day to day basis. 

To compile and manage rotas and day-to-day staffing in the department and record clearly and  accurately on the Trust electronic rostering system. 

To ensure staff maintain recognised scientific standards, and that agreed Quality Control procedures are carried out, monitored and proactively managed informing the Department Manager of any concerns. 

Working for our organisation

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. 

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: 

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. 

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people. 

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.