Biochemistry Biomedical Scientist - Band 6

Bank Partners; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare institution as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, where your expertise will contribute to vital diagnostic processes. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic laboratory environment, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety. You'll engage in routine and specialist laboratory techniques, supervise staff, and participate in innovative research and development. The organization values its staff and provides flexible hours, weekly salaries, and priority shifts, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about healthcare excellence.

Benefits

Access to free Core Skills training

Flexible hours

Weekly salary

Priority of shifts over agency workers

Qualifications

• Experience as an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist in a busy clinical chemistry lab.
• Must have 6 months paid NHS experience within the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialist laboratory techniques following standard procedures.
• Supervise Biomedical Scientists and participate in training initiatives.

Skills

Routine laboratory techniques

Troubleshooting

Data analysis and interpretation

Effective communication

Education

BSc in Biomedical Science

Registered with HCPC

Job description

About Us:At St Bartholomew’s Hospital, we are committed to excellence in healthcare. Our WeCare values shape everything we do, from the appointment letters our patients receive to the care and compassion they experience. We are looking for individuals who share our values and are dedicated to delivering safe and compassionate care.

Job Purpose:As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, you will practice as a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, performing vital technical and scientific tests within the Clinical Biochemistry Department to support the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. You will work across different areas of the laboratory and participate in an Agenda for Change shift system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and specialist laboratory techniques in accordance with department standard operating procedures.
• Assess situations that may compromise service delivery and initiate appropriate countermeasures.
• Evaluate the authenticity of patient results and implement countermeasures as needed.
• Perform maintenance on laboratory instrumentation and instigate unplanned maintenance to remedy instrument or assay non-conformity.
• Liaise with manufacturer engineers to remedy faults and verify works undertaken.
• Participate in the research and development of new diagnostic techniques and the evaluation of new laboratory equipment.
• Comply with local and national policies for the safe, secure, and confidential processing and storage of patient and laboratory information.
• Support the laboratory to maintain UKAS: Medical laboratory accreditation (ISO 15189).
• Supervise Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners, Medical Laboratory staff, and students.
• Participate in departmental training initiatives and ensure all training activities and assessments of competency are evidenced.

Person Specification:

• Experience:Worked as an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist in a busy, acute medical clinical chemistry laboratory environment. Demonstrates ability to cope with competing priorities and respond to change. Must have 6 months paid NHS experience within the last 3 years.
• Skills:Competent in routine laboratory techniques and troubleshooting. Ability to analyze, interpret, and present routine data/results/concepts. Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• Knowledge:Specialist knowledge in Clinical Biochemistry, H&S legislation and procedures, and quality management systems.
• Qualifications:BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent. Registered with the Health Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist. Evidence of Continual Professional Development.
• Personal Skills: Reliable, responsible, organized, adaptable, and flexible. Good interpersonal skills and respects confidentiality.

Working Conditions:

• The role involves a medium degree of physical effort and may require long periods of standing or sitting.
• Exposure to body fluids and human tissue samples, compliance with Trust Infection Control Policies is expected.
• The post holder may be required to travel between different Trust sites.

Why Join Us?St Bartholomew’s Hospital is part of largest NHS Trust in the UK, Barts Health NHS Trust. We provide a huge range of clinical services to people in East London and beyond, with state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to excellence in healthcare. Our Staff Bank Biomedical Scientists are invaluable to us, so to reward their commitment and devotion, we offer the following advantages:

• Access to free Bank Partners Core Skills training
• Flexible hours
• Weekly salary
• Priority of shifts over all agency workers

How to Apply:If you are passionate about delivering high-quality services and share our WeCare values, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application through our online portal and provide a copy of your CV.