Lead Biomedical Scientist

Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Lead Biomedical Scientist (BMS) in POCT, SAMBA and Phlebotomy at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro. This person will also act as Deputy Lead for Blood-Sciences in partnership with the Clinical Chemistry, Haematology and Transfusion Lead BMS.

Responsible for the management, delivery, and development of the POCT, SAMBA and Phlebotomy services within Blood Sciences, the post holder will be a state registered BMS with considerable experience who has shown innovation, drive, and leadership in their existing position.

Main duties of the job

• To be the scientific and technical lead covering POCT, SAMBA and Phlebotomy Services within Blood Sciences.
• To manage & have overall responsibility for within designated departments department
• To manage the laboratory teams to ensure high quality routine and specialised services.
• To be responsible for the efficient and effective running of all sections within the departments
• To deputise for the Head of Blood Sciences.
• To manage the strategic development of the departments through the continual planning and development of staff and equipment
• To participate in the education and training of both unqualified and qualified BMS staff in order for them to gain and maintain state registration.
• To co-ordinate and facilitate Health and Safety in accordance with regulatory bodies, Trust requirements and emergency services and ensures safe laboratory environment.
• To ensure systems are in place for regulatory compliance within relevant departments for UKAS & MHRA
• To investigate complaints and implement actions/learning from staff or service users.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record check standards
• Right to work checks

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https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.