Biomedical Scientist

Health Services Laboratories; Sawbridgeworth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare laboratory in Sawbridgeworth is seeking a part-time experienced biomedical scientist to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves various laboratory duties including Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry testing. Registration with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist and an accredited BSc in Biomedical Science are required. Additional flexibility for working hours such as evenings and weekends is available.

Qualifications

• Theoretical and practical knowledge in discipline of pathology relevant to role.
• Previous experience in a relevant laboratory and proficiency in techniques appropriate to the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all areas of laboratory bench work, adhering to standard operating procedures.
• Perform techniques and testing including Haematology, Biochemistry, and Blood Transfusion.
• Communicate patient results and provide information regarding appropriate investigations required.

Skills

Biochemistry

Haematology

Blood Transfusion

Education

IBMS Accredited BSc (hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent

Registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist

Job description

A vacancy has arisen for a part time experienced biomedical scientist to join the busy multidisciplinary team at the Ramsay Rivers TDL laboratory in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire.

As the laboratory is 24/7, there are several options on how the part time hours can be applied eg) evening, nights, weekends.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder should have experience in Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood transfusion if possible.

Blood Transfusion is desirable.

Experience in one or more disciplines will be considered and full training in the other discipline(s) will be provided.

Participation in the out of hours on call rota will be required for which there is additional payments.

Responsibilities

1. Participate in all areas of laboratory bench work, whilst adhering to standard operating procedures and participating in their regular review and update.
2. Multidisciplinary working as required.
3. Techniques and testing that include Haematology and morphology, Coagulation, Biochemistry and Immunoassays, and Blood Transfusion (grouping, antibody investigations and compatible unit and product issue).
4. Communicate patients results and answer enquiries from health care professionals providing information regarding appropriate investigations required and explanation of results, within departmental guidelines and professional code of conduct.
5. Interpret clinical information and use scientific knowledge to process specimens for appropriate tests, seeking advice from senior staff and clinicians when necessary.
6. Undertake specimen preparation and analysis for a range of sample types.
7. Operate and maintain analytical equipment in the department.
8. Evaluate and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.
9. Interpret complex scientific data and enter test results on pathology computer system.
10. Check reports for further action by clinical staff.
11. Authorise reports as delegated within departmental policy.
12. Replace stocks of consumables and reagents when required and inform the Section Leader if back-up stocks are low.
13. To assist when required in the preparation of documentation for UKAS (ISO) accreditation.
14. Able to solve complex problems within work area, but advise both clinicians and senior staff of any clinical and managerial issues.

Person Specification

Experience

• Theoretical and practical knowledge in discipline of pathology relevant to role.
• Previous experience in a relevant laboratory, and proficiency in techniques appropriate to the discipline

Qualifications

• Registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist
• IBMS Accredited BSc (hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
• Participation in a relevant CPD Scheme e.g. IBMS

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.

Depending on experience Up to £26,040 per annum DOE