Job requirements
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- EXPERIENCE
Worked within a Biomedical Science discipline at a BMS level for at least 5 years.
- EXPERIENCE
Involvement in IT projects within Pathology environments.
- SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Travel to other sites.
- SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Must be able to work some weekends and Bank Holidays as required for system upgrades.
- SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Working knowledge of all disciplines of Pathology, including Phlebotomy.
- SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Good I.T. & Keyboard skills
- SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Ability to write clear reports and develop IT projects.
- SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Excellent communication skills at all levels.
- SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Ability to initiate and monitor change processes.
- SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Good communicator. Able to take the lead role but also with good strengths in a team situation.
- EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
Desirable
11 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- EXPERIENCE
LIMS Super User/Administrator.
- EXPERIENCE
Experience configuring analyser/data manager connections to LIMS.
- SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Ability to participate in out of hours on call system.
- SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of Quality Management software packages.
- SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Evidence of setting targets professional/personal and following to completion
- SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Ability to work across disciplines and to liaise closely with counterparts
- SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Diplomatic and assertive
- SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Able to communicate at the most senior levels, imparting controversial and highly complex information.
- EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Specialist BMS Portfolio or MSc in Biomedical Science.
- EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
LIMS Super User/Administrator.
Job overview
The Pathology IT Senior Biomedical Scientist will support the Pathology department in business as usual and project related workload.
This is initially a 23 month fixed term to facilitate the management of the WinPath Enterprise LIMS (shared across the South 4 Pathology Partnership) and implementation of multiple digital projects related to Pathology in the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post will require a unique blend of both technical and clinical knowledge, the successful candidate will need to be both technically and clinically competent in order to represent the Trust; a Biomedical scientist with a history of administrator responsibilities and knowledge of WinPath Enterprise would be of considerable value. Experience of the LIMS upgrade project and involvement in the design stages is desirable. Experience of analyser data managers and other Pathology Systems is desirable. The post will report directly to the Pathology IT Manager.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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This advert is for Senior Biomedical Scientist Pathology IT with Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust in Aylesbury, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Biomedical scientist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £56,515 Dependant on experience. The contract type is Fixed term: 23 months (This post is initially planned for 23 months with scope for secondment or extension.). The application deadline is 03 Nov 2026.
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