Biomedical Scientist

St. George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organisation is seeking motivated HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists to join their Blood Sciences team. This role offers opportunities for skill development across various laboratory sections, including Haematology and Clinical Chemistry. The ideal candidates will possess a degree in biological science and proven experience in the field. The organisation values excellence and respect in its work culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline.
• Excellent working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Join the Blood Sciences team and rotate through all laboratory sections.
• Develop skills in manual techniques for various analyses.
• Maintain pathology services at Epsom & St Helier.

Skills

Practical specialist analytical skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Intermediate level of computer skills

Education

An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science

HCPC Registration

Tools

Abbott Architect / Alinity platforms

LC-MS/MS

Sysmex Analysers

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

SWLP is a dynamic organisation that is constantly innovating and growing. Consequently, the opportunity has arisen to expand our workforce by recruiting four motivated and enthusiastic HCPC registered band 5 Biomedical Scientists to join our dynamic and friendly Blood Sciences team at Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. As a Biomedical Scientist you will be supported to develop a wide variety of skills within the Blood Sciences Laboratories which can include Haematology, Blood Transfusion medicine, Clinical Chemistry, Special Haematology and morphology. The Blood Sciences laboratories offer the opportunity to work in a well-equipped environment with the latest cutting edge automation. Successful candidates will also benefit from developing skills in manual techniques for some of the more esoteric analysis in the Blood Sciences test repertoire. The successful candidates will be expected to rotate through all laboratory sections. Applications are sought from self-motivating individuals with previous experience in the relevant disciplines.
Applicants must have a desire to learn and develop and we will do the rest. SWLP is committed to your personal and professional development and you will have opportunities to fulfil your potential working with us.

The successful candidate must be committed to maintaining pathology services at Epsom & St Helier. You must be HCPC registered, competent working within your professional boundaries, while maintaining your development and career. The department actively encourages further education and CPD activities. You will be an excellent team player and be able to work in a multicultural environment. Every opportunity will be provided to train candidates and the job offers a unique opportunity to gain skills in all areas of clinical blood sciences.

We expect our staff, and the successful applicant, to share the values that are important to the Trust - excellent, kind, responsible and respectful - and behave in a way that reflects these at all times during their employment.

Previous applicants need not apply

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria

• An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
• HCPC Registration

Desirable criteria

• Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

• Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
• Excellent working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Knowledge of health and safety issues
• Experience of quality management systems

Desirable criteria

• Experience using Abbott Architect / Alinity platforms
• Experience using LC-MS/MS
• Experience using Sysmex Analysers

Skills & abilities

Essential criteria

• Practical specialist analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
• Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to work under pressure
• Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
• Intermediate level of computer skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Use of enhanced pathology computer systems

Other Relevant

Essential criteria

• Good hand eye co-ordination
• Able to perform light physical work
• Capable of intense periods of concentration

We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust - being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful - and behave in a way that reflects these. More information on the vision and values of St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is attached below.

Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and informed by email.

If you are appointed to the post, as part of your pre-employment check we will be required to verify your identity. The document/s you present for this purpose will be checked for their authenticity by scanning all known security features. These features will include:

- The machine readable zone
- An ultra violet image
- An infra red image

As part of your pre-employment checks, we will also be required to obtain satisfactory, written references. Please ensure that the referee details which you provide on your application form are correct. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent line manager. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

• Band 5 Biomedical Scientist JD & Person Specification (PDF, 316.8KB)
• SWL Pathology Candidate Information (PDF, 672.4KB)
• Referee Contact details form (PDF, 200.6KB)