Senior Biomedical Scientist Birmingham, England
Job description
Black Country Pathology Services seek to recruit an enthusiastic and suitably experienced individual to join the Toxicology Laboratory as a Senior Biomedical Scientist. Toxicology provides a comprehensive clinical service to NHS and private users and works closely with the SWBH Poison’s Unit.
Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years’ post state registration experience as a BMS. The role requires the post-holder to participate in a range of complex investigations, using a variety of techniques, including the use of highly complex, specialist analysers. The ideal candidate would have previous analytical and troubleshooting experience of LC-MS/MS, LC-QTof, HPLC, GC-MS, GC-Headspace & GC-FID. Practical experience of method validation, research and development and specialist knowledge in Toxicology would be advantageous.
Key aspects to the role include: -
managing and developing the Toxicology service in collaboration with Clinical Lead and senior team,
liaising with service users together with overseeing and meeting the requirements of a number of key contracts,
having technical expertise and the ability to troubleshoot complex analysers
managing, supporting and training staff
maintaining UKAS accreditation
Responsible for the day-to-day operation/supervision of a section of the department. Managing a team of Biomedical Scientists, Medical Laboratory Assistants and other junior staff in the delivery of a quality laboratory diagnostic service contributing to effective patient care. Receiving, preparing and analysis of diagnostic samples, technical validation and reporting of results.
Liaising with users by telephone and email to answer queries, consulting as required with the service clinical lead. Collaborating on service development and promotion of the service.
Supporting staff health, wellbeing and development by performing appraisals, health & wellbeing meetings and training reviews.
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
To supervise the day-to-day running of a specialist section of the laboratory.
To effectively apply quality control procedures and work closely with the other senior staff to achieve total quality management, taking corrective action when quality control or assurance procedures indicate a loss of performance of the laboratory instruments or methods. This includes the CE marking system for the TPMT assay and others as they are produced.
To prioritise and manage the workload and resources to ensure adequate turnaround times.
To ensure appropriate distribution of staff and skill mix to meet service needs in response to changing demands, updating rotas as required.
To monitor abnormal results and take action as appropriate.
To carry out all analytical diagnostic investigations in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
To ensure the accurate reception and preparation of samples ready for analysis and that they are in a manner fit for purpose taking appropriate action if required.
To undertake manual, semi-automated and fully automated analysis of all specimens.
Carry out effective technical interpretation and validation of results (excludes Histology).
To take part in all internal and external quality assurance procedures.
To undertake Personal and Development Review, setting objectives and assessing of BMS1, Trainee BMS and MLA grades as directed by the laboratory managers.
To participate in clinical audits and research and development.
To work in all relevant sections of the department in order to maintain skills.
To develop and maintain skills.
To update Standard Operating Procedures as required in agreement with senior staff, ensuring compliance with best practice in accordance with National Accreditation Standards.
To participate in the review of COSHH and work place risk assessments.
To ensure that laboratory equipment is maintained on a regular basis, first line troubleshooting is carried out, and if required, participate in the resolution of equipment failures. This may include equipment used for the provision of near patient testing.
Responsible for the effective controls of stock levels of reagents and other consumables in the section.
To ensure that reagents are prepared, stored and used according to manufacturer and laboratory procedures.
To maintain records within the department as requested by the departmental manager.
To lead in collaboration with the section clinical scientist the development and routine provision of specialist services such as the TPMT molecular, vitamin D blood spot, LCMS/GCMS
toxicology and to deputise on other assays.
To undertake method and laboratory instrument evaluation and to participate with the introduction of new equipment or methods.
To monitor and update the section quality system, including IQC/EQA non-conformities and measurement of uncertainty ensuring UKAS standards are met.
To deal with minor disciplinary issues on an informal basis, referring to the line manager as appropriate.
Participate in the training of staff in the section including troubleshooting of assay performance and to ensure training portfolios are completed.
To participate in the Recruitment and selection of staff.
The post holder may be required for short periods of time to cover for a more senior colleague.
Use of laboratory computer system to input, store and retrieve patient and analytical data.
To take on a specific departmental role as delegated, for example; training, EQA, health and safety or audit officer. To chair or attend relevant meetings for the delegated role, identifying
issues or needs and targets to be met. To provide regular reports on progress to the senior staff meeting highlighting any areas of concern.
