Senior Biomedical Scientist

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our friendly, dedicated team of professionals as a Band 7 Senior Biomedical Scientist -Team Manager. This is a secondment available to a current Band 6 from within the department for a period of 12 months to cover maternity leave. You should be able to demonstrate a broad experience in Clinical Biochemistry at both a technical and theoretical level.

You must have an IBMS accredited BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent and hold an IBMS Specialist Diploma in Clinical Biochemistry.

Specialist Biomedical Scientists (Band 6) who are currently studying for and expected to gain a Masters degree in Biomedical Science or HSD in Clinical Chemistry may be considered. Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience at Specialist BMS level (assessed as equivalent at specialist level). Evidence of CPD will be expected to be demonstrated at interview.

Main duties of the job

The candidate will be a Team Leader in Clinical Biochemistry.

They will organise the day to day staffing and duties to ensure a quality service is provided and turn around times met.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also essential as is the ability to work within a team processing a high workload of specimens. You are required to demonstrate precise and accurate work with an ability to prioritise and organise your own work. Experience of HR policies and procedures is an advantage but training and support will be given where needed.

Validation of analysers and IT systems ensuring new processes and equipment are fit for purpose and all documentation is completed is line with ISO15189:2022.

Training all grades of staff within Biochemistry

Management of stocks

Job responsibilities

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

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