{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nSenior Biomedical Scientist - Newborn Screening Laboratory with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester\n\n MFT hosts one of the largest diagnostic Biochemistry services within the NHS. Now as its own directorate, Biochemistry resides within the division of laboratory medicine and currently comprises of laboratories across Oxford Road, Wythenshawe, Trafford and North Manchester Hospitals. Collectively the laboratories provide a diverse range of complex and specialist services for both adults and paediatrics, with MFT being a large tertiary referral centre and university teaching hospital. We have an exciting opportunity at our Newborn Screening Laboratory at Oxford siteseeking enthusiastic and highly motivated HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists who have experience within the Biochemistry department and a passion for clinical excellence, quality and a drive for career development. The post holder will act as a Senior Biomedical Scientist who provides scientific services to patients as an aid to clinical diagnosis. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a wide range of complex analytical procedures, performing a range of manual, semi-automated and automated tests using scientific knowledge and experience to comment upon and validate the results of those tests. The successful candidate also joins our IT transformation journey with MFT launching the brand new state of the art fully integrated Patient EPR (EPIC) and Laboratory information system (BEAKER) back in September 2022, providing commonality of platforms and processes but also robustness and business continuity across our sites. The Newborn Screening laboratory provides one of the largest newborn screening services in the UK and is responsible for screening 63,000 babies per annum for Congenital Hypothyroidism, Sickle cell, Cystic fibrosis and is partaking in the national evaluation for introducing SCID screening. The Laboratory is well equipped with two Revvity GSPs, BioRad Variant HPLC system, Real-Time PCR Thermal Cycler Eonis(TM) Q96 / Q384, Tandem mass Spectrometer Xevo TQS Micro and IDS iSYS and has a dedicated Newborn Screening IT system (Revvity Screening center). The laboratory also provides paediatric and specialist endocrinology services for MFT and other Trusts within the North West. The Newborn Screening Laboratory has a close working relationship with the Willink Laboratory who currently provide the screening service for metabolic disorders screened as part of the National Programme. The department also invests heavily in research and development to ensure Biochemistry stays at the fore front of technologies. As a progressive department, we invest in staff development offering support and encouragement in CPD with the opportunity to attend approved seminars and external courses when available Candidates must be in possession of an IBMS specialist portfolio in Clinical Biochemistry or equivalent plus a Fellowship of the IBMS, a Higher specialist diploma of the IBMS, or MSc in the relevant discipline to be appointed About us To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Important Notice This mandatory requirement may apply to this position. If it does apply, you will be asked to provide evidence of vaccinations / exemption as part of the employment checks if you are offered the position Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you! "}