Higher Biomedical Support Worker Band 3

The post holder will support the day-to-day operational and technical activities of the Microbiology service, contributing to the safe, effective and efficient delivery of laboratory services.

The post holder will work alongside the Specialist Biomedical Scientists (BMSs) and Senior BMSs to support the delivery of a high-quality, efficient and effective service through the established Quality Management System (QMS). They will assist with the implementation of service developments and changes as directed by the Laboratory Manager or senior staff, where delegated and in response to service requirements.

The post holder will be expected to adhere to and support the implementation of departmental policies, procedures and quality standards, ensuring that the service remains compliant with current UKAS requirements, relevant national and European legislation, and applicable professional and discipline-specific regulatory standards.

The post holder will also contribute to the training, development and competency assessment of scientific and support staff, as appropriate to their level of experience and delegated responsibilities.

Specific service and departmental responsibilities, accountabilities and objectives are detailed within the Role Descriptor document, which forms part of this Biomedical Scientist (BMS) Job Description.

The post holder will work as a HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist (BMS), supporting the delivery of the departments diagnostic services and contributing to the safe, effective and efficient operation of the laboratory.

The post holder will assist with the day-to-day operational and technical aspects of the service, ensuring that laboratory activities are undertaken in accordance with departmental procedures and professional standards.

Working under the direction of the Senior Laboratory Biomedical Scientists, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, efficient and effective service through the established Quality Management System (QMS). They will support the implementation of service developments and changes as directed by senior laboratory staff or the Laboratory Manager, where appropriately delegated and in response to service requirements.

The post holder will be expected to implement and adhere to relevant policies, procedures and quality standards, ensuring that the service complies with current UKAS requirements, applicable national and European legislation, and discipline-specific professional and regulatory standards.

The post holder will also contribute to the training and development of scientific and support staff, as appropriate to their level of experience, competence and delegated responsibilities.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. 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. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Qualifications

Essential: - Knowledge of biomedical procedures acquired through training to A level or NVQ3 level

Skills

Essential: - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; - IT knowledge and skills; - Competent to embed or section histology blocks

Desirable: - Flexible in approach and working relationships

Expereience

Essential: - Knowledge and experience of a Cellular Pathology laboratory within a UK laboratory; - Ability to assist a Pathologist and BMS dissection bench

Desirable: - Microtomy; - Pathologist assist; - Digital Pathology; - Embedding