Biomedical Scientist

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare laboratory service in London seeks a Biomedical Scientist to provide high-quality analytical services in blood sciences. Candidates should possess an IBMS Accredited BSc in Biomedical Science and be registered with the HCPC. Essential skills include strong communication and attention to detail. Experience in a diagnostic lab is preferred and a DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Must have basic scientific skills appropriate to a pathology laboratory.
• Demonstrates continual learning through academic or practical experience.
• Desirable experience in a relevant diagnostic laboratory; knowledge of health and safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality analytical service in all sections of the laboratory.
• Contribute to a professional laboratory service, working as a team member.
• Deliver basic clinical technical services to patients, including research and audit.

Skills

Detail-oriented and methodical

Strong communication skills

Numerate and quick learner

Team player with self-motivation

Education

IBMS Accredited BSc Biomedical Science degree

Completed registration portfolio

Registration with the HCPC as a biomedical scientist

Job description

Overview

Biomedical Scientist role within North West London Pathology. Applications are sought from self-motivated individuals with experience in a busy and dynamic blood sciences laboratory, haematology and blood transfusion laboratory, or clinical biochemistry laboratory. The successful candidate will have excellent technical, interpersonal and IT skills and a drive to develop knowledge and skills and contribute to biomedical science development. The ability to communicate effectively and work independently or collaboratively is essential.

Responsibilities

• Take part in staff rotation, providing a high-quality analytical service in all sections, following standard operating procedures
• Contribute to providing a professional laboratory service, working effectively as a team member as part of the department
• Provide basic clinical technical services to patients that may include research and audit
• As a registered BMS, be encouraged to undertake specialist training in the relevant discipline leading to the attainment of the IBMS Specialist Diploma
• Able to perform all core scientific and interpretive work, in line with the training and qualifications of a Registered Healthcare Scientist
• Expected to develop and improve professional expertise

Qualifications and Experience

Education

• IBMS Accredited BSc Biomedical Science degree
• Completed registration portfolio
• Registration with the HCPC as a biomedical scientist

Skills

• Detail-oriented and methodical: ability to follow instructions precisely and maintain organized work processes
• Strong communication skills: ability to present information clearly; reliable and trustworthy in all interactions
• Numerate and quick learner: proficient with numerical data and able to rapidly grasp new concepts and techniques
• Team player with self-motivation: works collaboratively as part of a team while demonstrating initiative

Experience

• Essential: basic scientific skills appropriate to a pathology laboratory
• Essential: demonstrates continual learning through academic or practical experience
• Desirable: work experience in a relevant diagnostic laboratory; knowledge of health and safety issues

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS disclosure will be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications. For further information, see the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, see NHS Careers.

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Employer details

North West London Pathology
St Mary\'s Hospital, London, W2 1NY
Website: https://www.nwlpathology.nhs.uk/