Job Description

Job Title: Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Base: The Great Western Hospital

Grade: Band 6

Reporting to: Section Lead Biomedical Scientist, Blood Sciences

Our Values

Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and
the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.

Service We will put our patients first

Teamwork We will work together
Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service
Respect We will act with integrity

Main Purpose of the Job

Biomedical Scientists (BMSs) contribute to the diagnosis and treatment of patients by performing and
interpreting a range of scientific procedures on biological specimens using highly complex equipment.
This post operates throughout Haematology and Blood Transfusion, in conjunction with the Registrant
Biomedical Scientists and Biomedical Support Workers. Day to day supervision of these staff groups
and a particular area of the laboratory is included in the job role. It covers core and Out of Hours
sessions as part of the 24 hour service provided by the laboratory. The post holder will have in depth
experience of their discipline and be registered with the Health Care Professions Council as a
Biomedical Scientist.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

Quality
 To participate in the laboratory’s quality management procedures, including EQA, IQC, using and
maintaining QPulse
 To participate in the investigation of root causes of process failures and incorrect results
 To participate in the laboratory’s internal audit program

Health & Safety

 To follow all health and safety policy and instructions provided in the laboratory
 To ensure all duties are carried out in a safe and controlled manner
 To be aware of health and safety issues pertinent to laboratory work
 To use all personal protective equipment, as required by the laboratory health and safety
procedures

Communication
 To communicate test results by telephone, printed report, or electronic report
 To communicate effectively with colleagues (laboratory and clinical) regarding test procedures or
test data
 To deal with external and internal telephone enquires
 To provide technical advice to laboratory users
 To know and understand all Trust policies on data security and information governance

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  To attend Departmental & Directorate meetings, as required
 To inform the Consultant Haematologist of any unusual / important results.

Skills
 To be able to make decisions regarding the quality of specimens and validity of test data
 To be able to follow laboratory procedures and policies
 To be able to plan and organise the allocated workload effectively, including that of Registrant
Biomedical Scientists and Biomedical Support Workers.
 To be able to safely operate and maintain, after appropriate training, laboratory analytical equipment
and instruments
 To participate in the training and supervision of staff.
 To participate in the operational management of a work section.
 To enter laboratory results onto LIMS
 To directly validate results and authorise reports, according to laboratory policy, of own, Registrant
BMS, Trainee BMS, Associate Biomedical Practitioner and Biomedical Support Worker
 To participate in the development / maintenance of laboratory documentation, including SOPs
 To assist in the evaluation of new procedures and equipment

Patient Client Care

 To be aware of and support the goal of providing a quality driven patient centred service.
 To rectify and or bring to the attention of more senior staff/Laboratory Management any issues
compromising this goal.
 To be courteous and professional when dealing with other health care professionals or patients.

Financial Responsibilities

 All staff will support their managers to make efficient and effective use of resources. All staff are
responsible for identifying any actual or potential deviation from budgets and are to work with the
budget holder or manager to find effective ways of handling it.

 All staff must ensure they use resources in a manner consistent with organisational objectives and
policies, ensuring that resources are realistic, justified and of clear benefit to the organisation.

Budget Responsibilities

 Not applicable – this is not a budget-holder post.

Responsibilities for People or Training

 The post holder will be required to induct, train and supervise other staff in laboratory procedures,
and may be required to act as a mentor for new / inexperienced support worker staff.
 To directly validate results and authorise reports, according to laboratory policy.
 To be able to plan and organise the allocated workload effectively.

Other Factors

 Regular VDU usage. Ability to concentrate on complex/ demanding tasks.

Flexibility

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to
time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended

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to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in
developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager.

Supplementary Information

This job description should be read alongside the Supplementary Information provided on NHS Jobs for
applicants and alongside the Employee Handbook for current staff members.

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 Person Specification

Job Title: Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Base: The Great Western Hospital

The following criteria will be assessed from information provided on your completed application form, during
the shortlisting and assessment process, and by your referees.

Criteria Essential Desirable

We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect
the STAR Values of the organisation:
Service - We will put our patients first
STAR Values
Teamwork - We will work together
Ambition - We will aspire to provide the best service
Respect - We will act with integrity

 HCPC Registration as a Biomedical  Further training courses (e.g.

Scientist analyser/subject specific)
 IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent  Evidence of cross-disciplinary
Education, experience training and awareness
Qualifications  Training in basic and specialist laboratory  ECDL
and Training techniques  Member of the IBMS or related
professional bodies
 Evidence of CPD

 Experience of working in a medical  Previous experience of working

laboratory environment in discipline. in a Clinical Laboratory in
 Ability to carry out a wide range of tests discipline as lone worker
Experience
 Has acted autonomously as a Biomedical
Scientist

 A good standard of written and spoken  Previous operational

English is required to be able to undertake management, supervisory and or
the relevant duties training experience
 Good organisational skills
 Knowled
 Well-developed trouble-shooting and
ge and
Skills problem solving skills
 Ability to prioritise workload
 Work well under pressure
 Good keyboard skills

 Ability to work successfully in a team

 Ability to manage time effectively
 Commitment to maintaining professional
Other competency
Job-Related
Requirements  Positive attitude & motivation
 Use initiative within own limits
 Integrity
 Conscientious

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