Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory Senior

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see full Job Description and Person Specification attached. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on the advert.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria

• HCPC registered BMS. BSc in biomedical science or equivalent.

Desirable criteria

• FIBMS through MSc or equivalent.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Extensive practical experience of clinical biochemistry. Supervisory & line management role in a laboratory.

Desirable criteria

• Experience in recruitment and selection, appraisal, disciplinary & performance management

Communication Skills

Essential criteria

• Able to produce clear written documentation. Report writing.

Desirable criteria

• Able to speak confidently to all grades of staff whether individually or in a group.

knowledge

Essential criteria

• Detailed knowledge of clinical biochemistry in health and disease. Detailed knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation.

Desirable criteria

• In depth knowledge of current UKAS accreditation standards. Governance process in relation to incident and SI reporting and investigation.

Skills

Essential criteria

• Accurate input of data while working under pressure. Ability to plan own work and the work of others.

Desirable criteria

• Proven management / supervisory skills. Managing departmental performance against key performance indicators.

Personal Characteristics & Relationship skills

Essential criteria

• Effective motivational skills Remain calm under pressure Deal with conflict situations Adjust quickly to change in circumstances.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 241.9KB)
• Personal Specification (PDF, 31.9KB)
• Functional Aspects (PDF, 117.0KB)
• L&D Hospital site map (PDF, 96.8KB)
• Disclosure & Barring Information (PDF, 4.9KB)
• Recruitment of Ex Offenders (PDF, 72.6KB)