Head Biomedical Scientist (Lab Manager) (mf)

NHS Scotland's Counter Fraud Service has become aware of potential approaches to individuals which result in requests for payments in connection with applications. Expressions of interest are invited to provide primary medical services under a General Medical Services Contract for approximately 4,889 patients in the Fauldhouse area of West Lothian. The GMS services are provided from leased premises at Breich Valley Medical Practice, Fauldhouse Partnership Centre, Lanrigg Road, Fauldhouse, EH47 2JD and the branch practice at Stoneyburn Health Centre, Sunnyside, Main Street, Stoneyburn, Bathgate EH47 8BY. This is an excellent opportunity to improve health outcomes and NHS Lothian would welcome applications from interested parties that will deliver high quality primary medical services responsive to the needs of the patient population. As well as delivering essential services, the successful provider will be expected to offer a range of additional and enhanced services. It is a requirement that all applicants meet the criteria of section 17L of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, as amended. The NHS is Scotland's largest employer with over 160,000 staff. If you want the chance to make a real difference to people's lives, why not think about a career with NHSScotland? There are hundreds of different roles available. RAIGMORE HOSPITAL, INVERNESS CLINICAL SERVICES DIVISION BLOOD SCIENCES DEPARTMENT HEAD BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST (LAB MANAGER) - BAND 8b Full-time, Permanent Salary scale: GBP47,562 - GBP58,799 A rare and exciting opportunity has risen for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join us to help further develop and widen our multi-site laboratory network in the visually stunning Highlands. Recently accredited to ISO15189 by UKAS as a 3-site Blood Sciences service we are looking to expand the use of Point of Care Testing and also to integrate a fourth Highland site into our network, and you will be expected to work with clinicians, management and your teams to facilitate this while at the same time ensuring provision of a safe, effective and efficient service. For informal enquiries or to arrange a visit to the department: Mr. Alex Javed - telephone or email Application Forms and Job Descriptions can be downloaded via our website or available from, and to be returned to the Employment Services Section, Assynt House, Beechwood Business Park, , Inverness IV2 3BW or by emailing your name and address to . Short-listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. Please quote reference: IM9_18_38 Closing date for completed applications: Friday 29th June 2018 How to apply: KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB Essential 1 Accredited Biomedical Science Honours Degree or equivalent 2 Registration with the HCPC which must be maintained. 3 Postgraduate qualification - Master's degree or demonstrable training to equivalent level of knowledge (for example Chartered Scientist (CSci) status). 4 Participation in Continued Professional Development Scheme (e.g. IBMS) including: presentation, attendance/participation at meetings, Journal club, review of scientific papers, other accredited CPD activities. 5 Formal management training in the form of qualification or course attendance. 6 Proven ability to manage staff and other resources gained through extensive previous experience. 7 In depth knowledge of common IT programs and laboratory information management systems. Ability to organise and develop systems within these programs. 8 Extensive experience with Information Technology systems. 9 Proven ability to prioritise and efficiently use working time 10 Extensive experience in COSHH, performance of risk assessments and Laboratory Safety Policies. 11 Knowledge of Quality Assurance programmes applicable to the department. 12 Extensive experience of the complete process of laboratory accreditation and will be able to demonstrate competence by carrying out Risk Assessments, COSHH assessments, writing Standard Operational Procedures and carrying out Audits 13 Understanding of departmental and NHS Highland policies (e.g. PIN policies) including experience applying these with specific reference to: • Confidentiality • Equal Opportunities • Health and Safety (NHS Highland policy and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974) • Data Protection Act 14 Knowledge and understanding of the educational requirements for the various grades of membership for the IBMS 15 Knowledge and understanding of the educational and training requirements required for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. Desirable 16 Evidence of continued professional development 17 Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (FIBMS). 18 Experience and advanced theoretical/practical knowledge and technical competence in all aspects of the routine work of a Blood Sciences Department (encompassing a range of routine and highly specialised work procedures possibly outside immediate work area). 19 Specialised knowledge of the theory and practice of blood sciences technique. 20 Knowledge of Laboratory Safety. 21 Experience in Research & Development