Bank - Band 5 Biomedical Scientist

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Scientist to join their Cellular Pathology laboratory. This role emphasizes teamwork and high-quality patient care, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include handling and analyzing samples, maintaining laboratory equipment, and contributing to departmental improvements. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in biological sciences, relevant registration, and a passion for continuous professional development. Join a supportive environment that values excellence and innovation in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in biological science acceptable for HPC registration.
• Must have HCPC Registration and IBMS Specialist Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional clinical laboratory service as part of a team.
• Maintain laboratory safety and good laboratory practice.
• Assist in training and supervision of staff.

Skills

Practical analytical skills

Timely accurate working

Methodical approach

Organizational skills

Numerate competence in PC software

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Flexibility in tasks

Ability to work under pressure

Education

2nd class honours degree in biological science

HCPC Registration

IBMS Specialist Diploma

Tools

Pathology computer systems

Job description

Job summary

AIM OF THE ROLE:

To be anefficient flexible member of the CellularPathology laboratory providing a high quality service to ImperialCollege Healthcare Trust.

Tomaintain the required levels of laboratory safety and good laboratory practice,as specified in local and national guidelines.

To workwith biomedical scientists and clinical scientists in the provision of acomprehensive and effective Cellular Pathology servicefor the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, as directed by the Head of theDepartment.

To participate in the efficienthandling, processing and analysis of samples in the laboratory, undersupervision.

Tomaintain effective records of all activities and procedures, and to contributetowards the maintenance of the laboratory's quality system.

Tocheck, keep clean and maintain laboratory equipment.

To carry out supervised laboratoryprocedures in all sections of the laboratory, as directed by the Head of theUnit and senior scientific staff.

To undergo appropriate teaching andtraining as directed and as necessary in order to maintain HPC registrationand to maintain suitable records of alltraining activities undertaken.

Main duties of the job

1.Contributes to providing a professionalclinical laboratory service, working effectively as a team member as part ofthe overall department.

2.Able to perform all core scientific andinterpretive work, which corresponds to the training and qualifications of aRegistered Healthcare Scientist.

3. Developand improve your professional expertise.

4. Moreexperienced Healthcare Scientists will be expected to supervise unqualifiedstaff and deputise for section leaders when necessary.

5.Provides specialist clinical technicalservices to patients that may include research and audit.

About us

ImperialCollege Healthcare NHS Trust Values

Weare absolutely committed to ensuring that our patients have the best possibleexperience within our hospitals. We are looking for people who are committed todelivering excellent patient care, whatever their role, and who take pride inwhat they do. We place a high value on treating all patients, customers andcolleagues with respect and dignity, and seek people who strive for excellenceand innovation in all that they do.

Wevalue all of our staff and aim to provide rewarding careers and benefits,fulfilling work environments and exciting opportunities.

Kind- We are considerate and thoughtful, soyou feel respected and included.

Collaborative- We actively seek others views andideas, so we achieve more together.

Expert- We draw on our diverse skills,knowledge and experience, so we provide the best possible care.

Aspirational- We are receptive and responsive to newthinking, so we never stop learning, discovering and improving.

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communication andRelationship Skills

1.1 Todemonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in dealing withpatients/clients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customerrelations.

1.2 Contribute towards sharing good practice within the departmentand Trust wide.

1.3 To promote a positive image of the Trust at all times.

1.4 Towork cohesively with all members of the department team in ensuring that thevery best services are provided at all times.

1.5 Participatesin departmental meetings and contributes to effective communication within thedepartment.

1.6 Providesand receives complex information to inform work colleagues or external contactse.g. other departments, G.P.s or visitors to the department This may includeproviding advice, explanation of results and instruction.

1.7 Communicateand record any difficulties, problems, accidents or incidents affecting thedepartment to a section leader/manager promptly.

2. Responsibility-Scientific and Technical Duties

2.1 Tobecome proficient in designated areas of diagnostic work within the departmentand to provide a comprehensive and appropriate laboratory service to patientsand staff.

2.2 Takes part in duties without supervisionat a level of autonomy requiring decision making but can refer to more senioror medical staff for support.

2.3 Organize own work tasks or activities.

2.4 Ensure all work is completed timely andto satisfactory standards and will seek advice from senior staff when required.

2.5 Ensurethat safe working practises are maintained according to standard operatingprocedures.

2.6 To assist in maintaining appropriate internal and externalquality assurance.

2.7 To validate reports where necessary using judgementalexpertise.

2.8 To authorise reports when given the responsibility inaccordance with local policy.

2.9 Ensure that documentation is maintained to the Trust standard(including electronic records).

2.10 Todemonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures,guidelines and standards. To work towards promoting this to others.

2.11 Identifyand report clinical and non-clinical risks so that appropriate action can betaken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy.

3. Responsibility- Policy and Service

3.1 To beinvolved actively in the implementation of Trust policies and procedures atdepartment level, reinforcing their use.

3.2 Maintain,update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills, at firstunder supervision, using the Trusts Performance Review System, enablingstandards of patient care to be monitored constantly and improved.

3.3 Recordand report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors inaccordance with Trust policies and assist in any investigations as required.

3.4 Toensure all NWL Pathology laboratory sites gain and maintain fullaccreditation/inspection status of National regulatory bodies including (butnot restricted to):

UKAccreditation Service (UKAS)

GoodClinical Pathology Practice (GCSP)

Medicinesand Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)

HumanTissue Authority (HTA)

EuropeanFederation of Immunogenetics (EFI)

4. Responsibility- Financial and Physical Resources

4.1 Assist in maintaining stock levels within your current worksection.

4.2 Assist in the implementation, development and evaluation ofnew and existing techniques.

4.3 Responsible for the maintenance and calibration of equipmentwhen working autonomously.
5. Responsibility Staff/ HR/ Leadership, & Training

5.1 To assist in the training and supervision of staff asrequired.

5.2 To assist in planning of own and other staff in team workingwithin a section.

5.3 Befamiliar with all core trust policies such as sickness reporting, annual leaverequesting, health and safety.

5.4 Be familiar with the Health and Safetypolicies of the Trust and the department and ensure that they are followed tomaintain a safe working environment for all employees and visitors.

5.5 Maintain,update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills byparticipating in the Trusts 1:1process and PDP development.

5.6 Beinvolved in the appraisal of more junior members of staff using the Trusts 1:1process and PDP development.

5.7 Participatefully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information and supportingcolleagues, including support staff to promote a cohesive department team andthe achievement of team objectives.

6. Education

6.1 Hold the Specialist Diploma or equivalent in the relevantdiscipline.

6.2 Undertakesuitable training and development programmes to successfully acquire corecompetencies and thereafter maintain the required standards of competence whenundertaking duties.

6.3 Maintainyour Registration with the Health Professions Council (HPC) through evidence ofCPD.

6.4 Mustdevelop and improve your scientific expertise, which may be via CPD within anappraisal programme.

6.5 Maintain a portfolio of relevant developments achieved.

7. Responsibility- Information resources

7.1 Undertake relevant training for electronic information systemsin place & under development.

7.2To have an active e-mailaccount

8 Responsibility-Patient / Client Care

8.1 To enter patient information and test results onto thelaboratory information

System.
9. Responsibility- Research and development

9.1 Undertake the collection of audit and research data asrequired.

10. Freedom to Act

10.1 Required to act independently withinappropriate clinical/professionalguidelines and refer to their manager or senior member of staff when necessary.

11. Other Duties

11.1 Toundertake any other duties commensurate with the grade as requested.

Job description
Job responsibilities

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communication andRelationship Skills

1.1 Todemonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in dealing withpatients/clients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customerrelations.

1.2 Contribute towards sharing good practice within the departmentand Trust wide.

1.3 To promote a positive image of the Trust at all times.

1.4 Towork cohesively with all members of the department team in ensuring that thevery best services are provided at all times.

1.5 Participatesin departmental meetings and contributes to effective communication within thedepartment.

1.6 Providesand receives complex information to inform work colleagues or external contactse.g. other departments, G.P.s or visitors to the department This may includeproviding advice, explanation of results and instruction.

1.7 Communicateand record any difficulties, problems, accidents or incidents affecting thedepartment to a section leader/manager promptly.

2. Responsibility-Scientific and Technical Duties

2.1 Tobecome proficient in designated areas of diagnostic work within the departmentand to provide a comprehensive and appropriate laboratory service to patientsand staff.

2.2 Takes part in duties without supervisionat a level of autonomy requiring decision making but can refer to more senioror medical staff for support.

2.3 Organize own work tasks or activities.

2.4 Ensure all work is completed timely andto satisfactory standards and will seek advice from senior staff when required.

2.5 Ensurethat safe working practises are maintained according to standard operatingprocedures.

2.6 To assist in maintaining appropriate internal and externalquality assurance.

2.7 To validate reports where necessary using judgementalexpertise.

2.8 To authorise reports when given the responsibility inaccordance with local policy.

2.9 Ensure that documentation is maintained to the Trust standard(including electronic records).

2.10 Todemonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures,guidelines and standards. To work towards promoting this to others.

2.11 Identifyand report clinical and non-clinical risks so that appropriate action can betaken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy.

3. Responsibility- Policy and Service

3.1 To beinvolved actively in the implementation of Trust policies and procedures atdepartment level, reinforcing their use.

3.2 Maintain,update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills, at firstunder supervision, using the Trusts Performance Review System, enablingstandards of patient care to be monitored constantly and improved.

3.3 Recordand report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors inaccordance with Trust policies and assist in any investigations as required.

3.4 Toensure all NWL Pathology laboratory sites gain and maintain fullaccreditation/inspection status of National regulatory bodies including (butnot restricted to):

UKAccreditation Service (UKAS)

GoodClinical Pathology Practice (GCSP)

Medicinesand Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)

HumanTissue Authority (HTA)

EuropeanFederation of Immunogenetics (EFI)

4. Responsibility- Financial and Physical Resources

4.1 Assist in maintaining stock levels within your current worksection.

4.2 Assist in the implementation, development and evaluation ofnew and existing techniques.

4.3 Responsible for the maintenance and calibration of equipmentwhen working autonomously.
5. Responsibility Staff/ HR/ Leadership, & Training

5.1 To assist in the training and supervision of staff asrequired.

5.2 To assist in planning of own and other staff in team workingwithin a section.

5.3 Befamiliar with all core trust policies such as sickness reporting, annual leaverequesting, health and safety.

5.4 Be familiar with the Health and Safetypolicies of the Trust and the department and ensure that they are followed tomaintain a safe working environment for all employees and visitors.

5.5 Maintain,update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills byparticipating in the Trusts 1:1process and PDP development.

5.6 Beinvolved in the appraisal of more junior members of staff using the Trusts 1:1process and PDP development.

5.7 Participatefully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information and supportingcolleagues, including support staff to promote a cohesive department team andthe achievement of team objectives.

6. Education

6.1 Hold the Specialist Diploma or equivalent in the relevantdiscipline.

6.2 Undertakesuitable training and development programmes to successfully acquire corecompetencies and thereafter maintain the required standards of competence whenundertaking duties.

6.3 Maintainyour Registration with the Health Professions Council (HPC) through evidence ofCPD.

6.4 Mustdevelop and improve your scientific expertise, which may be via CPD within anappraisal programme.

6.5 Maintain a portfolio of relevant developments achieved.

7. Responsibility- Information resources

7.1 Undertake relevant training for electronic information systemsin place & under development.

7.2To have an active e-mailaccount

8 Responsibility-Patient / Client Care

8.1 To enter patient information and test results onto thelaboratory information

System.
9. Responsibility- Research and development

9.1 Undertake the collection of audit and research data asrequired.

10. Freedom to Act

10.1 Required to act independently withinappropriate clinical/professionalguidelines and refer to their manager or senior member of staff when necessary.

11. Other Duties

11.1 Toundertake any other duties commensurate with the grade as requested.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• EDUCATION
• 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in a biological science which is acceptable by Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)/ Health Professions Council (HPC) for Registration.
• HCPC Registration.
• Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent in relevant discipline
• or 24 months proven experience post Registration in Cellular Pathology.
• SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work.
• Timely accurate working. Methodical.
• Well organised. Precise.
• Numerate Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Quick to learn and comprehend.
• Able to work as team member.
• Self-motivation
• Ability to show flexibility by performing multiple tasks
• Ability to work under pressure
• EXPERIENCE
• A full working knowledge of Cellular Pathology in relevant discipline
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Use of Pathology computer systems
• At least 6 Months previous NHS experience in a large busy Histopathology laboratory

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• EDUCATION
• 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in a biological science which is acceptable by Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)/ Health Professions Council (HPC) for Registration.
• HCPC Registration.
• Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent in relevant discipline
• or 24 months proven experience post Registration in Cellular Pathology.
• SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work.
• Timely accurate working. Methodical.
• Well organised. Precise.
• Numerate Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Quick to learn and comprehend.
• Able to work as team member.
• Self-motivation
• Ability to show flexibility by performing multiple tasks
• Ability to work under pressure
• EXPERIENCE
• A full working knowledge of Cellular Pathology in relevant discipline
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Use of Pathology computer systems
• At least 6 Months previous NHS experience in a large busy Histopathology laboratory

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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address

The Bays

S Wharf Road

London

W2 1NY

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