Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as an HCPCregistered Biomedical Scientist, contributing to the effective delivery of departmental services.

They will support Laboratory Management in implementing and maintaining a cohesive service, working in partnership with the departments clinical lead.

They will be responsible for applying the departments quality policy, including delivery of agreed quality objectives.

They will contribute to the implementation and maintenance of UKAS standards by using the established Pathology Quality Management System, supporting the quality cycle and audit processes required for ISO 15189 compliance.

They will assist in developing action plans to address nonconformities identified through internal or external audits or complaints, ensuring that corrective and preventative actions are completed and embedded.

They will follow and update departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) using the QPulse Document Management Module.

Where delegated, they will take responsibility for drafting, reviewing, and implementing SOPs within the QPulse system.

They will manage the daytoday quality operations within the department, supporting senior staff with documentation, and training staff of all grades in standardised quality processes and effective use of the Quality Management System.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
• Masters degree or related professional health care qualification or equivalent
• HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

• Audit and evaluation, clinical & information governance
• Significant specialist knowledge of Microbiology acquired over a significant period

Desirable

• Managing staff Implementation of new technologies e.g. laboratory equipment and Pathology information management systems

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal at all levels
• Good listening skills
• Manage highly complex information
• Excellent Inter-personal skills
• Ability to utilise evaluation tools
• Ability to analyse complex data and use information to inform judgements
• Standard keyboard skills
• Personal integrity - leading by example
• Drive and determination
• Flexibility Tactful and diplomatic
• Flexible in approach and in working relationships

Desirable

• Leadership skills
• Able to communicate with multi-disciplinary teams throughout Health Economy
• Negotiation skills
• Proven project management skills
• Team Leader and decision maker
• Commitment to service development

Knowledge

Essential

• Highly specialised and extensive knowledge of Microbiology

Desirable

• Lean working
• National and local issues facing Pathology

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital South Wing

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this vacancy and should be reviewed for full details of the role, duties and responsibilities.

• To work as a HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist (BMS), contributing to the safe, effective and efficient delivery of the departments diagnostic services.

• To support the Specialist Biomedical Scientists and Senior Biomedical Scientists in the implementation and delivery of a cohesive, high-quality service, working in conjunction with the Clinical Lead for the department.

• To support the implementation of the departments Quality Policy and agreed quality objectives, ensuring that appropriate quality standards are maintained.

• To contribute to the implementation and maintenance of UKAS standards and ISO 15189 compliance, utilising the established Pathology Quality Management System and participating in relevant quality activities and audits.

• To assist with the implementation of action plans required to address non-conformities identified through internal and external audits, complaints or other quality processes, and to support the completion of identified corrective and preventive actions.

• To work in accordance with the departments Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), accessing and following current controlled documents through the Q-Pulse Document Management System.

• Where appropriately assigned, to assist with the delivery of staff training and competency assessment in conjunction with the departmental Senior Biomedical Scientist and Training Officer. This will include providing one-to-one training, supporting competency assessments in accordance with ISO 15189, completing relevant training and competency documentation, and assisting with the collection and maintenance of appropriate evidence.

• To comply with all Trust, Pathology and departmental policies, procedures and protocols relevant to the role, ensuring that professional, quality, health and safety and regulatory requirements are consistently maintained.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of Microbiology (Bacteriology and Virology)

Desirable

• Knowledge of Serological and Molecular methods
• Specialised knowledge of Microbiology
• Knowledge of quality systems and processes such as audit

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in Pathology Laboratory Environment
• Experience of working in Microbiology (Bacteriology/Serology/Molecular)

Desirable

• Experience working at a specialist level within Microbiology
• Experience using LIMS (Winpath)
• Experience in use of quality systems and processes

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
• HCPC State registration

Desirable

• Specialist portfolio in Medical Microbiology
• Specialist portfolio in Virology

Skills

Essential

• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Ability to utilise evaluation tools
• Standard keyboard skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, at all levels

Desirable

• Flexible in approach and working relationships

Other

Essential

• Ability to tolerate frequent exposure to highly unpleasant substances and infectious substances

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work as a HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist (BMS), contributing to the safe, effective and efficient delivery of the departments diagnostic services.

• To support the Laboratory Management Team in the implementation and delivery of a cohesive and high-quality service, working in collaboration with the Clinical Lead for the department.

• To support the implementation of the departments Quality Policy and agreed quality objectives, ensuring that quality standards are maintained and continuously improved.

• To contribute to the implementation and maintenance of UKAS standards and ISO 15189 compliance, using the established Pathology Quality Management System. This will include participation in quality activities, quality improvement initiatives and audits required to demonstrate compliance.

• To assist with the development and implementation of action plans to address non-conformities identified through internal or external audits, incidents or complaints, and to monitor the completion and effectiveness of identified corrective and preventive actions.

• To follow, review and update the departments Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) using the Document Management Module within the Q-Pulse Quality Management System, ensuring that documentation remains accurate, current and compliant with relevant standards.

• Where delegated, to take responsibility for the development, review and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the department, utilising the Q-Pulse Document Management Module and ensuring appropriate consultation and approval processes are followed.

• To support the day-to-day management of quality processes within the department and across the relevant teams. This will include supporting senior staff with quality documentation, monitoring compliance and providing training to staff at all grades in the application of standardised quality processes and effective use of the Quality Management System.

• To promote a culture of continuous quality improvement, supporting staff in understanding and maintaining the standards required for safe, effective and patient-focused laboratory services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
• Masters degree or related professional health care qualification or equivalent
• HCPC registration
• IBMS Specialist portfolio or equivalent

Desirable

• IBMS certificate in Expert Practice in Quality Management

Experience

Essential

• Audit and evaluation, clinical and information governance, use of Quality Management systems
• Significant specialist knowledge of Microbiology acquired over a significant period

Desirable

• Experience training staff
• Experience in the implementation of new processes

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal at all levels
• Manage and analyse highly complex information and data
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Document writing

Desirable

• Leadership skills
• Time management skills

Knowledge

Essential

• In depth knowledge of antimicrobial susceptibility testing
• Understanding of quality management systems
• QC trending and QC monitoring
• SOP writing, ability to complete non conformity records

Desirable

• Specialised knowledge of Microbiology
• Lean working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital South Wing

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Ward Clerk provides essential administrative and communication support within the ward, acting as a key point of contact for Trust staff, patients and relatives. The post holder will help facilitate effective communication and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the ward, ensuring a professional and responsive service at all times.

The role is responsible for maintaining accurate records of all patient admissions and discharges, including Hospital Numbers, follow-up appointments, movement of notes and other patient information. The post holder will also update and maintain patient information on Trust IT systems, ensuring all admission, discharge and patient records are accurate and up to date.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• To update IT systems, including:

  • Admissions
  • Discharges
  • Updating patient details, including correct address, GP details, and next of kin information.

• To ensure that patients are admitted under the correct Consultant.

• To file admission packs for new patients in accordance with admission pack filing procedures.

• To ensure ward trolleys are prepared and ready for Ward Rounds, including ensuring continuation sheets and labels are available for all inpatients.

• To make follow-up appointments for discharged patients.

• To file discharge episodes in accordance with discharge filing procedures.

• In the case of deceased patients, to ensure the correct paperwork is printed for the Bereavement Office and that the GP is contacted.

• To continually monitor IT systems throughout the working day for any changes in patient status.

• To support Ward staff in dealing with telephone enquiries.

• To sort and distribute mail, including re-addressing mail for discharged patients.

• To report any faults, required repairs, or faulty equipment to the Facilities Help Desk and Clinical Engineering Department.

• To order non-stock equipment and stationery from Lyreco/ADB, maintaining minimal stock levels in line with next-day delivery availability.

• To induct and train new members of staff.

• To carry out any reasonable requests made by the Discharge Officer and Ward staff.

The post holder will be expected to undertake all duties in a professional manner, contributing to the effective day-to-day running of the ward and supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or Equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Working within agreed guidelines to set timescales
• Experience using IT packages
• Carry out data quality checks
• Working in a customer facing/reception role
• Ability to follow processes and procedures

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of confidentiality
• Understanding of good customer service

Desirable

• Hospital IT systems such as IPM, Nerve Centre, Mediviewer or equivalent

Personal Skills

Essential

• Good communications skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent attention to detail

Other

Essential

• Trustworthy, reliable and flexible
• Enthusiastic and self-aware

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities

• Daily delivery and pick up of referral letters to consultant offices
• Create waiting list entries for services that encounter appointment slot issues.
• Have an excellent telephone manner to ensure clear and concise information is exchanged to patients and staff.
• Assist in training and supporting new members of staff
• Report any problems with faulty equipment to supervisor.
• Be responsive and helpful at all times to support the smooth running of the service.
• Daily delivery and pick up of referral letters to consultant offices
• Distribute referral letters to designated place in clinic clerks office.
• Register referrals onto IPM system ensuring all data is accurate at all times.
• Liaise with GP practices to maintain data quality of referrals entered onto IPM.
• Scan referrals directly into Mediviewer
• Manage referrals for review Work List on a daily basis ensuring that electronic referral attachments from GP practices are printed, dispatched and processed by individual Consultants, within 5 working days to raise any concerns with Supervisor.
• To provide high quality administrative services managing own workload.
• Ensure Data Quality standards are met and confidentiality is maintained at all times. Ensure the telephone is answered promptly and efficiently so that all calls are dealt with in a courteous and timely manner.
• To be proficient in the use of the Trusts Information Systems including any national systems.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good basic education

Experience

Essential

• Substantial clerical experience
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good telephone skills

Desirable

• NHS experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times
• Computer literate and familiar with Windows package

Desirable

• Knowledge of iPM
• Knowledge of E-Referral Service

Personal Skills

Essential

• Flexible / adaptable
• Accurate data input skills
• Works well under pressure
• Good organisational skills

Other

Essential

• Flexible in approach to service needs
• Reliable
• Confident communicator
• Evidence of a good team player

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful candidates will enter into a robust and varied training programme, delivered and coordinated by our Practice Development Nurse. You can look forward to daily teaching, simulation training, minors skills development and an individualised personal development plan, supported by the PDN and Band 7 leads.

If you are seeking a new and exciting opportunity or looking for a change in your career this opportunity is for you. Emergency Department experience isnt a requirement but relevant ward/unit based experience is essential and we value all the experience that you have gained in your career.

Candidates without NMC registration and IMEDIATELY available PIN, will not be accepted.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current Registered Nurse with the NMC and PIN available

Desirable

• Mentorship or teaching qualification

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates awareness of current changes in the NHS - in particular related to Nursing
• Awareness of the NHS and Emergency Department various targets

Desirable

• Knowledge of clinical effectiveness, governance, research and audit

Skills

Essential

• Venepuncture and Cannulation
• Competent in the administration of intravenous medication
• Competent with female and male catheterisation
• Immediate Life support

Desirable

• Ability to prioritise and organise workload (examples)
• Ability to use computers and software such as Word/Excel or the equivalent
• Basic Life support

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital NHS Trust - Emergency Department

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The specialty commitment of this post includes the provision of specialist and general outpatient clinics, consultant to consultant referrals, GP Advice and Guidance and MDT participation. The post holder will also be expected to participate in General Internal Medicine (GIM) and In-reach rota. This responsibility is shared with other departmental colleagues.

The GIM in-patient commitment and the Diabetes specialty in-reaching commitments will rotate in blocks of 4 weeks, to be shared with other consultant colleagues in the department. This duty is to provide ward-based care duty for the teams designated base ward (Ward 12). Elective out-patient work commitment in Diabetes and Endocrinology, will be adjusted accordingly during blocks of GIM / Diabetes in-reaching.

Weekend commitment (other than B rota on-call) for specialty support, is provided for during the GIM block, in the form of phone support (from home or on-site if doing weekend base ward round) for Diabetes Inpatient Specialist Nurse (DISN) on both Saturday and Sunday.

Currently the Acute Medical responsibility of the post is to participate in the B rota, which is a 1:10 rota. The B rota consultant provides out of hours general medical cover (up to 78 years of age). The B rota undertakes the traditional weekday morning and weekend post-take round of patients admitted overnight on a 1:10 rota, the physicians are also available to be called back into the hospital out of hours to deal with clinical problems.

The successful candidate will participate in the B rota and share the ward based in-patient General Medical work. If review of Acute Medical services leads to change in the Acute Medical duty of this post from B rota to A rota participation, a corresponding reduction of the ward-based in-patient General medical duty component of the post will be made and adjusted correspondingly.

The pattern will be subject to change, in order to fit in with the requirements of the Needs Based Care model in the provision of Acute/ General Internal Medicine and Diabetes specialty in-reaching, as well as availability of out-patient clinic spaces. Elective out-patient work commitment in Diabetes and Endocrinology will be adjusted accordingly during blocks of GIM /Diabetes in-reaching

Example indicative table is available within the job description (section 3)

Closing Date: 11.09.2026

Assessment Date: Week Commencing 12th October TBC

Interview Date: 23.10.2026

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical Degree
• MRCP

Desirable

• MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research

Registration

Essential

• Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
• oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential

• Experience of guideline appraisal
• Participation in relevant local audits
• Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
• Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.

Desirable

• Evidence of implementing relevant evidence based medicine.
• Implementation of evidence based guidelines.
• Participation in relevant national audits.
• Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Excellent all round experience of DGH work
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in General Medicine and Diabetes/Endocrinology.
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.

Desirable

• Expertise and leadership in a sub-specialty area of Diabetes and Endocrinology e.g. Diabetes in young adults/ adolescent, insulin pump therapy.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

L&D Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Making Appointments for Imaging Department following waiting lists and cross covering modalities, answering the phones and checking patients in at the main reception desk for the imaging department. Liaising with professional staff to ensure that urgent patients are dealt with in acceptable time scales. Assisting the team lead as per necessary. Actioning tasks in a timely manor, avoiding delays in patients pathways.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.

Desirable

• Good level of further education qualifications.

Experience

Essential

• Previous office skills in administrative roles and reception work.

Desirable

• Previous experience working with patients in a health care setting.

Communication Skills

Essential

• Communication skills both oral and written.

Desirable

• To be able to work within a team.

Personal Skills

Essential

• Able to prioritise tasks.

Desirable

• IT skills and the ability to learn new computer systems.

Knowledge

Essential

• NHS knowledge.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Microsoft office package.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will undertake a broad range of MRI examinations, including complex and specialist studies, ensuring imaging is tailored to clinical indications and patient presentation. You will be expected to assess image quality in real time, identify abnormalities requiring urgent escalation, and adapt protocols to optimise diagnostic outcomes.

You will maintain advanced knowledge of MRI physics, techniques and technology, supporting protocol development and standardisation across the service. This includes working with radiologists, physicists and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure consistency in imaging quality and reporting expectations.

A key aspect of the role is ensuring compliance with MRI safety governance. You will apply Local Rules and national guidance in daily practice, supporting safe patient screening processes, safe use of equipment within the MR environment, and escalation of any safety concerns. You will contribute to maintaining a strong safety culture within the department.

You will support the coordination of clinical workflow, prioritising urgent and inpatient activity where required, and contributing to the effective utilisation of MRI capacity across the department and mobile services.

The role includes contributing to staff development through supervision, informal teaching and sharing of best practice, as well as supporting new starters and students in developing confidence within the MRI environment.

You will also contribute to audit, service evaluation and implementation of improvements, supporting the ongoing development of the MRI service in line with Trust objectives.

Person Specification

MRI

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• BSc In Radiography
• MRI experience

Desirable

• Cannulation course
• Ability to independently analyse and make judgements on complex information relating to patient care
• IT skills at an intermediate level with ability to use word, e-mail
• Ability to motivate, organise and manage a multidisciplinary team of staff and pass skills and knowledge onto others.

Qualifications

Essential

• Post Graduate Cerificate/Diploma
• Leadership Course

both

Essential

• Leadership, supervision and team-working skills within a clinical environment

Desirable

• Commitment to quality improvement, audit and service development

interview

Essential

• Advanced clinical knowledge and decision-making in MRI practice
• Ability to adapt and optimise MRI protocols based on clinical indication
• Understanding and application of MRI safety, including Local Rules and risk management
• Communication skills, including managing anxious or vulnerable patients
• Ability to prioritise workload and support service delivery in a busy environment

Desirable

• Professionalism, values and behaviours aligned with Trust standards

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Rd

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this vacancy. Please review them for full details of the role, responsibilities, and requirements.

• Provide Audiology cover for ENT outpatient clinics, assessing both paediatric and adult patients. This will include masked air and bone conduction audiometry, tympanometry, acoustic reflex testing, and otoacoustic emission testing.

• Explain and discuss test results with patients and their families or carers, ensuring information is communicated clearly and appropriately.

• Contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive diagnostic audiology service, including the analysis, interpretation, and reporting of routine and complex test procedures under indirect supervision.

• Arrange hearing aids for ENT outpatient patients where required, including initial assessment, obtaining consent, preliminary counselling, and entering relevant patient information and test data into the Patient Management System (PMS).

• Participate in the adult hearing aid and aural rehabilitation service, including the direct GP referral pathway for patients aged 18 and over.

• Take responsibility for managing routine and complex patient pathways under indirect supervision.

• Undertake appropriate assessments and comprehensive history taking, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc or equivalent in Audiology
• Registration with professional UK body
• Registration with AHCS (RCCP) or HCPC

Desirable

• HTS module in AR
• MSc in Audiology

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience in health organisation
• Evidence of management of complex AR

Desirable

• Previous supervisory and training role

Personal skills

Essential

• Team focused and contributor
• Willing to take initiative
• Enthusiastic and self-aware

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with the hearing impaired, their families, and care-givers
• Excellent Clinical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Quality of written application

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedfordshire Hospitals

Bedford and Luton

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)