Band 6 BMS Biochemistry - #2195225

About Client:

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Band 6 BMS in Biochemistry.

Key Responsibilities:

• To assess the suitability and appropriateness of samples submitted to the laboratory and to take remedial action when required.
• To analyse specimens for screening, diagnostic and clinical management of patients using complex, specialised and very expensive equipment.
• To interpret technical validity of results, which may be anomalous, incomplete, complex or conflicting, using professional knowledge and experience.
• To make technical assessments of method and instrument performance by monitoring quality control used on specialist laboratory methods and analytical systems.
• To troubleshoot, repair and carry out maintenance on specialist equipment.
• To make fine adjustments to analytical systems to ensure specialist equipment is kept in optimal operational condition.
• To resolve problems relating to breakdown/unavailability of analytical systems.
• To implement alternative analytical methods and strategies in the event of technical failure.
• To ensure satisfactory and timely completion and validation of routine and specialist biochemistry analyses.
• To ensure correct technical validation of results to allow Clinical Scientists and/or Medical Staff to provide appropriate medical intervention.
• To ensure prompt referral of results that exceed action limits to duty biochemist and clinical staff.
• To authorise the use of ward based POCT analysers by ward staff following maintenance.
• To interpret clinical request forms to plan and prioritise workload according to clinical urgency and to liaise with medical staff, if required.

Requirements:

• HCPC Registered.
• At least 2 years' experience in Biochemistry.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Pay Rates: £22 - 24 per hour
• Pay Mechanism: Direct Engagement