Automated Blood Sciences Clinical Biochemistry Lead (BMS)

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity in our Automated Clinical Chemistry laboratory department for Band 8a Lead Biomedical Scientists based at: The Rotherham/ Barnsley Hospital (note: this is a dual-site role). This will be a fixed term role for 18 months supporting a current Band 8a Lead.

We are seeking highly motivated and experienced Biomedical Scientists to help drive excellence in laboratory operations.  The post will have dual-site responsibilities overseeing both Rotherham and Barnsley Hospital laboratory sites.

South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology (SYBP) is on a transformational journey to fully integrate our existing pathology services, providing the best possible service for patients and clinicians across the Integrated Care System. Our mission is to deliver high-quality and innovative laboratory medicine solutions to patients, clinicians, and partners to improve health, add value to patient care, safeguard best clinical outcomes, and support the transformation of healthcare across SYB and beyond.

Barnsley and Rotherham Pathology

Gawber Road/Moorgate Road

Barnsley/Rotherham

S75 2EP

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Expert Knowledge and Leadership: Provide expert knowledge of the local Biochemistry service, acting as the senior subject matter specialist.
• Effective Management: Manage day-to-day operations of the Blood Sciences Biochemistry Laboratory Service, ensuring efficient service delivery.
• Procedure and Technique Assessment: Regularly assess and update Biochemistry procedures and techniques according to new guidelines and demands.
• Service Development Collaboration: Work with leaders to develop and deliver a cohesive Blood Sciences service and SYBP Biochemistry strategy.
• Quality Service Delivery: Oversee analytical activities to ensure a timely, high-quality service.
• Staff Management and Development: Implement delegation schemes, ensuring staff understand their roles and engage in professional development.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the Biochemistry service complies with regulatory standards and maintains an effective quality management system.
• Complaint and Incident Management: Investigate and resolve complaints, litigation issues, and adverse incidents, sharing learning across the network.
• Equipment and Safety Management: Ensure proper management of analytical equipment and adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Strategic Planning and Communication: Collaborate on policy development, produce reports, assist in business case preparation, and ensure appropriate staff cover, including out-of-hours support.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 18 months due to the post being part of an organisational change within the Laboratory Medicine department. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and the management of organisational change.

Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.