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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Science
    Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must be HCPC registered, hold a BSc in Biomedical Sciences, possess an IBMS Certificate, have lab experience, and demonstrate effective communication, teamwork, and IT skills.
  • You will provide high-quality technical services, collaborate with staff, participate in 24/7 shifts, and operate as an HCPC Registered BMS in Biochemistry at Wexham Park and other sites.

Requirements

  • HCPC registered
  • BSc in Biomedical Sciences
  • IBMS Certificate of Competence (Registration Portfolio)
  • Experience of working in a relevant medical laboratory.
  • Evidence of maintenance of practical skills.
  • Awareness of Pathology H&S procedures.
  • Ability to organise own work to fit with departmental or section rotas.
  • Understanding of robust quality management system, internal & external.
  • Compentent in IT systems such as Microsoft software applications
  • Team working
  • Evidence of proven commitment to continued personal and professional development.
  • Communication skills in all media including e-mail, phone.
  • IBMS Specialist Diploma or IBMS Diploma in Biomedical Science.
  • Understanding of audit processes
  • Understanding of relevant accreditation or regulatory standards

Responsibilities

  • Liaise closely with the line manager in providing a high quality technical service that builds on the standards defined by the UKAS and ISO 15189:2022.
  • Develop and maintain close working relationships with all grades of staff both technical and medical to ensure the effective delivery of the technical service.
  • Be expected to take part in 24/7 shift pattern.
  • Be based at Wexham Park Hospital and may be required at times to travel to the other sites in the Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Network.
  • The post-holder will practise as an HCPC Registered BMS in Biochemistry, participating fully in the practical work of the department.
  • They will be responsible for the operation and provision of a high quality technical service.

FAQs

What is the primary duty of a Biomedical Scientist at Wexham Park Hospital?

The primary duty is to provide a high-quality technical service in the Biochemistry Department while participating fully in the practical work of the department as an HCPC Registered BMS.

Is the laboratory at Wexham Park Hospital accredited?

Yes, the laboratory is fully accredited with UKAS and holds IBMS training status for Registration and Specialist Portfolio.

What kind of equipment does the Biochemistry Department use?

The department uses Winpath Enterprise, Abbott's Alinity ci, TOSOH G11, Kryptor compact Plus, Osmo Pro multi-sample micro-osmometer analysers, and Northstar-Bio Uv spectrophotometer for various tests.

Are there shift patterns for this job?

Yes, the role requires participation in a 24/7 shift pattern.

What qualifications are essential for this position?

Essential qualifications include being HCPC registered, having a BSc in Biomedical Sciences, and holding an IBMS Certificate of Competence (Registration Portfolio).

Is previous laboratory experience required?

Yes, experience of working in a relevant medical laboratory is an essential criterion for applicants.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust offers first-class development opportunities for all staff, including a range of professional, management, leadership, and clinical skills training.

What skills are necessary for the Biomedical Scientist role?

Essential skills include competency in IT systems, teamwork, communication skills, and a proven commitment to continued personal and professional development.

Do we support work-life balance?

Yes, we recognize the importance of a healthy work-life balance and strive to meet the needs of both our staff and the service.

Is knowledge of accreditation or regulatory standards important for this role?

Yes, while understanding of relevant accreditation or regulatory standards is desirable, it is not mandated as an essential criterion.

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Our vision is to be a leader in health and wellbeing, delivering exceptional services for our communities.

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10,001+
Employees
2014
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Mission & Purpose

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. As well as a performing, well led and ambitious Foundation Trust, we have exciting times ahead of us. The Trust’s vision is to lead in delivering exceptional health and well being services to our communities. Turning our vision into reality, we are continuing to make significant invest in our infrastructure and facilities, striving for excellence and empowering our people to deliver excellence. Providing a supportive, dynamic MDT working environment, allowing our teams to deliver high quality patient care and achieving work life balance, whilst encouraging continuous professional development. We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in Health & Wellbeing, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Services are delivered from three main hospital sites: Frimley Park Hospital (Camberley) Heatherwood Hospital (Ascot) Wexham Park Hospital (Slough) Additionally, the Trust delivers outpatient and diagnostic services from Aldershot, Farnham, Fleet, Windsor, Maidenhead and Bracknell bringing a range of services closer to these communities. We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties. We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June 2022 and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment. Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients.