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htmlText_6C68DE93_706B_E5E5_41C8_2F2D3CAB13F3.html = Biomedical Scientist Section Manager
The post holder is the lead specialist responsible for a team of Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants to deliver a medical laboratory service to achieve the objectives of efficient patient care, and resource management within the Trust.
The role entails responsibility for day-to-day organisation, maintenance of work flow and any particular responsibilities associated with their designated sections; to be responsible for the teaching and development of staff currently in their section; to maintain at all times the required high standards and quality; to maintain an up to date knowledge of microbiology/virology and current working practices within the diagnostic laboratory.
Entry Requirements
Evidence of >5years experience working in an NHS Microbiology
Evidence of MSc, Higher Specialist diploma or relevant experience
Evidence of HCPC registration
Evidence of taking on additional responsibilities as a Band 6 or Band 7
Biomedical Scientist
Biomedical scientists carry out a range of laboratory and scientific tests to support the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Operating theatres, accident and emergency (A&E) and many other hospital departments would not function without biomedical scientists. For example, in A&E, you would work in the blood sciences department, testing emergency blood transfusions for blood groups and samples from patients who have overdosed or had a heart attack.
Biomedical scientists investigate a range of medical conditions, including: cancer, diabetes, blood disorders (e.g. anaemia), meningitis, hepatitis, AIDS
You would also perform a key role in screening for diseases, identifying those caused by bacteria and viruses and monitoring the effects of medication and other treatments. You would learn to work with computers, sophisticated automated equipment, microscopes and other hi-tech laboratory equipment and you would use a wide range of complex modern techniques in your day-to-day work.
Entry Requirements
To become a biomedical scientist, you must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
There are currently three main entry routes into becoming a biomedical scientist:
• Through the NHS Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) by taking an accredited integrated BSc degree in Healthcare Science (life sciences).
• A biomedical science degree accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• By gaining employment with the NHS as a trainee biomedical scientist.
Each route will need A-levels including at least one science. We recommend you contact universities to discuss exact entry requirements and whether any particular experience is required.
Biomedical Scientist
Biomedical scientists carry out a range of laboratory and scientific tests to support the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Operating theatres, accident and emergency (A&E) and many other hospital departments would not function without biomedical scientists. For example, in A&E, you would work in the blood sciences department, testing emergency blood transfusions for blood groups and samples from patients who have overdosed or had a heart attack.
Biomedical scientists investigate a range of medical conditions, including: cancer, diabetes, blood disorders (eg anaemia), meningitis, hepatitis, AIDS
You would also perform a key role in screening for diseases, identifying those caused by bacteria and viruses and monitoring the effects of medication and other treatments. You would learn to work with computers, sophisticated automated equipment, microscopes and other hi-tech laboratory equipment and you would use a wide range of complex modern techniques in your day-to-day work.
Entry Requirements
To become a biomedical scientist, you must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
There are currently three main entry routes into becoming a biomedical scientist:
through the NHS Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) by taking an accredited integrated BSc degree in Healthcare Science (life sciences).
a biomedical science degree accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
by gaining employment with the NHS as a trainee biomedical scientist.
Each route will need A-levels including at least one science. We recommend you contact universities to discuss exact entry requirements and whether any particular experience is required.
Clinical Scientist
In clinical biochemistry, working as a clinical scientist, you’ll help to diagnose and manage disease through the analysis of blood, urine and other body fluids. You’ll do this by producing and validating the results of chemical and biochemical analyses.
You’ll advise clinicians and GPs on the appropriate use of tests, the interpretation of results, and the follow up investigations that may be required. You will usually be based in a hospital clinical biochemistry/chemical pathology laboratory. Increasingly, you’ll work outside the laboratory to support the investigation of patients at the point of care, including in clinics and operating theatres.
The typical work activities that you might undertake include:
• planning and organising work in clinical biochemistry laboratories
• carrying out complex analyses on specimens of body fluids and tissues
• assuring the quality of clinical biochemistry investigations
• auditing the diagnostic and clinical use and performance of investigations
• developing new and existing tests, often automated and computer assisted but sometimes requiring considerable manual expertise
• liaising with clinical and other healthcare staff, often in a multidisciplinary team setting
• some patient contact
• writing reports
• submitting funding bids and conducting research with clinicians
Entry Requirements
There are currently two entry points into clinical biochemistry.
• After a relevant degree
• As a registered clinical scientist
After a relevant degree
You can apply for a place on the graduate-entry NHS Scientist Training Programme for which you must have a 1st or 2.1 either in an undergraduate honours degree or an integrated master’s degree in a pure or applied science subject relevant to the specialism for which you are applying.
If you have a 2.2 honours degree or better in any subject, you will also be considered if you have a higher degree that is relevant to the specialism for which you are applying.
As a registered clinical scientist
With experience as a registered clinical scientist, you can apply for Higher Specialist Scientist Training (HSST).
It can be advantageous to have gained some experience of working in a relevant environment before applying for a place on a course or job vacancy. You should always check with the course provider/employer to see what sort of experience is preferred or required.
Consultant Histopathologist
Histopathologists work in the laboratory, both in partnership with laboratory scientists and doctors from other clinical specialties. They have an in-depth knowledge of both pathological and clinical aspects of disease.
The histopathologist is a member of the multidisciplinary team, assessing cancer patients and planning their further investigation and treatment. They also have key responsibilities for cancer screening – currently for breast and cervical cancer but with bowel and prostate cancer screening on the horizon.
Common procedures and interventions include:
• examination and dissection of surgical resection specimens, to select the most appropriate samples for microscope slides
• microscopic examination of tissues, with subsequent construction of clinical reports
• carrying out fine-needle aspirations
• carrying out autopsies
Patient contact is limited, although they may see a patient to explain how their diagnosis has guided the patient’s treatment, or they may see the family of a deceased patient to explain the cause of death.
Entry Requirements
Before you train as a histopathologist you must complete a degree in medicine and have obtained a MBBS or equivalent qualification.
You then need to complete a two-year foundation programme. After successfully completing your first year of foundation training you become eligible for registration as a doctor with the General Medical Council (GMC). Foundation training includes undertaking rotations in a range of specialties.
Consultant Microbiologist
This role provides services to aid the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases and help ensure the safety of those at risk of acquiring infectious diseases, both in hospitals and the community. Although this role is laboratory-based, the microbiologist’s role is increasingly clinical.
Microbiologists have a hands-on role supervising the running of the diagnostic laboratory and ensuring the delivery of prompt and accurate test results for patients. In cases where antimicrobial drugs are required, medical microbiologists provide advice concerning the choice of such drugs and the duration of treatment.
The side effects of treatment, along the potential risk of encouraging further infections (some of which may be antibiotic-resistant) must be considered, along with any medical problems or allergies the patient might have.
Microbiologists also play a key role in controlling the spread of infectious diseases. Microbiologists work with hospital infection control teams to reduce the spread of infections in hospitals (including hospital ‘super bugs’ such as MRSA and Clostridium Difficile).
Entry Requirements
Before you train as a Consultant Microbiologist you must complete a degree in medicine and have obtained a MBBS or equivalent qualification.
You then need to complete a two-year foundation programme, two or three years of core training and then two years of combined infection training.
After successfully completing your first year of foundation training you become eligible for registration as a doctor with the General Medical Council (GMC). Foundation training includes undertaking rotations in a range of specialties.
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Medical Laboratory Assistants work as part of the team supporting the Biomedical Scientists. Biomedical Scientists analyse blood, body fluids, tissues and cells to determine the presence or absence of disease, to enable diagnosis and also to monitor the effectiveness of treatment. They also carry out tests and analyses, which enable population screening for inherited or malignant disorders.
In any department, you could be:
• inputting data
• working directly with patients
• following laid down procedures
• ordering stock
After training MLAs will be required to carry out a range of laboratory procedures including processing diagnostic specimens. Concentration, accuracy and attention to detail are essential to these processes and medical laboratory assistants will be expected to provide a helpful and professional service to patients and staff within the NHS
Medical Laboratory Assistants make a difference to patients' lives by supporting assessment and diagnosis of disease and illness.
Entry Requirements
• 4 GCSE at Grade C or equivalent, including Maths and English.
• Good degree of accuracy & numeracy.
• Ability to communicate with clearly with a wide range of levels of staff within the laboratory and user organisations
• Good developed interpersonal and team working abilities
• Ability to manage time to best advantage
• Able to plan activities within area of work
• Able to concentrate for prolonged periods of time.
Operational Manager
(Microbiology)
The Operational Manager role is a key member of the team charged with overseeing the throughput of workflow through the main laboratory. The objective is that the Laboratory becomes more effective in both time management and quality management and meets both regulatory and accreditation requirements.
The position is designed to minimise the time between iidentifying and classify organisms to help analyse and support the response to infection, so as to effectively maximise the time available to pathologists to meet the turn-around-time expectations prescribed by the Royal College of Pathologists.
Entry Requirements
• HCPC Registration
• M level (Level 7) qualification in a relevant subject, which could be a Master of Science degree (MSc) or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma or IBMS Fellowship examination or 120 credits in a postgraduate qualification(s) in relevant professional subjects
The Operational Manager will have the skills and ability to promote quality and effective training strategies and within all areas of the Department. Modern methods of Quality Management and process control are central to effective Pathology services. They are also vital to the clinical governance of and risk management within the service
Senior Biomedical Scientist
As a Senior Biomedical Scientist you will;
Deliver quality pathology services and taking a share of covering on-call service out of hours.
Perform biomedical diagnostic testing, interpretation and reporting, through to quality control.
Keep records of specimens, results, reagents and consumables.
Support the organisation in validating and assessing new equipment and developing new diagnostic procedures. This is part of our ongoing quest to deliver the very best experience possible for patients.
Responsible for management of a technical section within the Department, directing the work of the other scientific and support staff in the day to day analytical provision of a high quality, cost effective service.
Provides and coordinates specialist clinical technical services including research and audit.
Developing the section in line with departmental objectives.
To provide a lead role in the training and instruction of staff within their section.
Responsible for the day to day processing of samples in the relevant section and authorisation of clinical results in order to maintain agreed KPIs.
Entry Requirements
To become a biomedical scientist, you must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
A biomedical science degree accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Minimum of 5 years’ experience across all areas of the discipline
Evidence of supervisory expertise/experience
Specialist Biomedical Scientist
(Microbiology)
As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, you will work closely with the Head BMS and the Operational Manager to deliver a quality-driven, cost effective and customer focused service.
You will be expected to manage and co-ordinate the day to day activities of a section of the service, in order to provide a timely and responsive diagnostic service to patients, and to perform Technical and Clinical authorisation as required to agreed protocols
In the role, you’ll:
• perform test procedures often of a complex nature, accurately recording, reporting and validating results.
• use a range of specialist culture and non-culture technologies and platforms, including molecular techniques, such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and sequencing
• prepare cultures of micro-organisms
• use a variety of tests and procedures to identify and classify organisms to help analyse and support the response to infection
Entry Requirements
• MSc, Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science or equivalent
• HCPC registration with evidence of ongoing CPD
• Specialisation in Microbiology, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience across all areas of the discipline
• Evidence of supervisory expertise/experience
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Specialist Biomedical Scientist
The Specialist BMS consists of;
• Supports the senior team and is able to supervise the other BMS staff, Associate Practitioners and MLAs.
• Rotate through all areas of the cellular pathology lab, including molecular area.
• Maintenance and review of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintenance and cleaning of equipment used in the department.
• Will lead an area of the lab and be responsible for all documentation and techniques in that area.
• Assists in maintaining appropriate internal and external quality assurance to recognise poor performance and act accordingly.
• Assists with the receipt of goods and maintenance of consumable stocks.
• Aware of the cost of resources and to work as economically as practical in achieving objectives.
Entry Requirements
To become a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, you must have the following;
• Recognised Biomedical science honours degree
• Registration with the HealthCare Professions Council. Staff undertaking work which requires professional/state registration are responsible for ensuring that they are so registered and that they comply with any Codes of Conduct applicable to that profession.
• Specialist portfolio in relevant discipline
• Evidence of Continuous Professional development
• Minimum 2 years post registration experience in a relevant specialist laboratory.
• Experience of some level of supervision and training of others.
• Experience in cytology (non-gynae preparation) or histology experience.
Biomedical Scientist
(Microbiology)
As a Biomedical Scientist working in microbiology, a large part of your work will be the identification and classification of organisms such as bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic that cause infections.
In addition to identifying important organisms, you’ll provide support and advice on the most effective drug to use for treatment. Examples of clinically important organisms include; MRSA, Clostridium difficile and Norovirus infections
You’ll therefore play a key role in preventing, diagnosing and controlling infections, both for individual patients and, more generally, within a hospital or community.
In the role, you’ll:
• use a range of specialist culture and non-culture technologies and platforms, including molecular techniques, such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and sequencing
• prepare cultures of micro-organisms
• use a variety of tests and procedures to identify and classify organisms to help analyse and support the response to infection
Entry Requirements
To become a biomedical scientist, you must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
There are currently three main entry routes into becoming a biomedical scientist:
• through the NHS Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) by taking an accredited integrated BSc degree in Healthcare Science (life sciences).
• a biomedical science degree accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• by gaining employment with the NHS as a trainee biomedical scientist.
Each route will need A-levels including at least one science. We recommend you contact universities to discuss exact entry requirements and whether any particular experience is required.