Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, visionary Senior Biomedical Scientist (Band 7) to join our dynamic and thriving team of 9 BMS’s and 4 AHCS’s in our Immunology laboratory. The Immunology service is based at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford and serves the Kent and Medway Pathology Network (KMPN). We are UKAS ISO 15189; 2022 accredited as are all Pathology disciplines within the organisation.  Services provided include autoimmune serology, allergy, protein electrophoresis, specific protein measurement and cryoprotein investigations. The laboratory works closely with our consultant Immunologist supporting allergy and immunology clinics in addition to planning the delivery and development of laboratory services.  Immunology has a strong training ethos linked to career development and progression.

Applicants should be effective leaders, have significant Immunology knowledge and experience, and have a good track record of managing staff and laboratory resources. You must be able to demonstrate achievement of targets, of implementing service developments and service transformation initiatives, a high attention to detail and excellent communication skills. The suitable candidate must be HCPC registered and hold a Level 7 qualification in a relevant subject (see JD for more details). If this is you we would love to hear from you! 

Main duties of the job

·         The post holder will be responsible for a laboratory section and team of Biomedical Scientists and assistant health care scientists and will deliver a medical laboratory service to promote efficient and effective patient care and resource management within the Trust.

·         Ensure that the quality of laboratory work is performed to a satisfactory standard at all times and is to a consistently high standard.

·         To undertake scientific tasks within all appropriate sections of the department when appropriate, monitoring the performance of Trainee Biomedical Scientists and (S)AHCS.

·         To produce timely, accurate and relevant results and reports in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures.

·         To undertake routine analytical work involving both automated and manual techniques.

·         To make timely and accurate decisions regarding the efficient and safe functioning of the laboratory considering health and safety and other relevant legislation, including supervising and supporting BMSs & AHCSs where needed with decision making.

·         Develop and implement systems and procedures within the Department to enable the service to run effectively, and to ensure it complies with legal requirements.

·         The postholder will be expected to use initiative in all areas of work.

·         The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day organization and maintenance of work flow within their designated section.

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

 KMPN: Kent and Medway Pathology Network is a formal partnership of seven laboratories across three pathology services in four acute Trusts. Our 1000 colleagues provide services across the health and care sector to a population of nearly 2 million.

 We are at an exciting point of our network development with a recommendation to form a joint venture across the four Trusts leading transformation.  Our projects including single IT solutions, procurement and digital projects, to ensure our services are able to meet growing demand for our service users, patients and communities. 

We offer a full package of benefits, including a car lease scheme; on-site childcare; generous annual leave in line with NHS terms and conditions; high street and public transport discounts; a 24/7 staff support service - and the little things that make life easier, like on-site Amazon lockers and fresh fruit and veg stalls.