Advanced Biomedical Scientist

Job summary

The Clinical immunology department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS trust is looking to recruit an Advanced Biomedical Scientist (AfC Band 7) to join our friendly busy team. We would welcome applications from enthusiastic individuals who are able to work independently but crucially as part of a team to ensure we deliver a comprehensive service.

This is a full time position but part time will also be considered for this role.

Main duties of the job

To undertake highly specialist clinical technical investigations for the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease. This will require the complex analysis, interpretation and comparison of clinical samples.

To co-ordinate, validate and authorize the day to day technical activities of a section of the laboratory.

To ensure the training of technical, scientific and medical staff within area of specialist responsibility.

To lead where appropriate in quality activities such as audit, EQA review, validation, change and risk management.

To communicate highly complex and / or sensitive information to colleagues and other healthcare staff.

To lead and be accountable for a section of the laboratory discipline including involvement with HR procedures and deputising for more senior staff where appropriate.

Job responsibilities

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.