Band 5 Biomedical Scientist - Quality Support (Pan Pathology)

Integrated Care System; Swindon; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust located in Swindon is seeking an enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist for a full-time position in their Pathology team. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to patient safety, experience in quality management systems, and will ensure adherence to standards required for accreditation. This permanent position offers a salary between £31,049 to £37,796 per annum, pro-rata.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification and / or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development.
• HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Previous quality training evidenced.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the departmental quality management system.
• Work in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Support the management and investigation of incidents as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Commitment to patient safety

Quality management systems

Laboratory experience

Education

Degree level qualification in relevant field

HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist

Evidence of continuing professional development

Job description

Go back Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Biomedical Scientist - Quality Support (Pan Pathology)

The closing date is 15 August 2025

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist with a keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to patient safety to join our Pathology team.

In this role, you will work closely with the Pathology Quality & Customer Engagement manager and multidisciplinary laboratory teams to support the delivery of a robust, effective Quality Management System in accordance with accreditation and regulatory bodies and Trust governance requirements.

Using your laboratory experience you will play a vital role in supporting the teams across Pathology to ensure that the the department continues to provide safe, accurate and timely diagnostic services.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will participate in a range of quality tasks including auditing, risk assessing processes across Pathology, investigation and review of non-conformances and supporting the management of controlled documents.

You will promote a strong culture of continuous improvement, co-ordinate essential training to laboratory staff and support accreditation readiness across microbiology, haematology, biochemistry and cellular pathology laboratory disciplines. Your work will help to underpin the quality and care delivered to our patients.

With a strong appreciation for data, you will contribute to the monitoring and reporting of quality performance indicators.

As a biomedical scientist you will undergo appropriate teaching and training as directed and as necessary in order to maintain HCPC registration and to maintain suitable records of all training activities undertaken.

About us

"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will thrive on organisation, believe in doing things right and be keen to be part of a forward thinking service that values improvement, accountability and professional development. Duties include:

1. To engage with the departmental quality management system to ensure the laboratory standards of operation are consistent with UKAS15189 accreditation standards

2. Work in accordance with departmental standard operating procedure documentation (SOPs)

3. To gain an understanding of how the clinical laboratories operate and gain knowledge of tasks required to maintain an efficient workflow of patient samples within the department

4.To support the Pathology Quality Manager and the Laboratory Management Team in ensuring Quality and Governance requirements are adhered to on a day-to-day basis such as control and maintenance of documentation ensuring regular review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs, policies and quality documents)

5. To provide input into reports and to attend Quality Management meetings and Management Reviews when required

6. To support the Quality Manager and Laboratory Management team in the preparation of UKAS/ MHRA/ HTA surveillance visits

8. To conduct audits as required and assist in monitoring progress of departmental audits and closure of related findings

9. To assist in the management and investigation of incidents as required

10. To assist in the collection of data for quality and key performance indicators

13. To assist the Quality Manager in planning, co-ordination and delivery of training in quality management to promote awareness of quality procedures, policies and continuous improvement across the service

14. To provide guidance to Pathology staff regarding QMS and compliance requirements

15. To maintain professional competency, skills and develop knowledge of quality management as required ensuring activities are recorded accurately and evidence available when necessary

16. To understand the importance of the laboratory service and how it contributes to the provision of outstanding care for patients

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

• Degree level qualification and / or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development
• HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
• Previous quality training evidenced

Experience

• oExperience of modern laboratory techniques and good knowledge of current professional issues.
• oExperience of using Quality management systems and procedures such as carrying out audits, error logging through non-conformance reports and reviewing SOP's/ Policies and risk assessments
• oUnderstanding of requirements for UKAS surveillance visit preparation and follow up
• Knowledge of the ISO 15189:2022 standard
• Experience of UKAS or other regulatory surveillance visits

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.

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearper annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

249-7357591

Job locations

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation trust