Biomedical Scientist

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT; Swindon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Biomedical Scientist (HCPC registered) to join the Chemical Pathology section of the Blood Sciences department in Swindon.

You will work with automated analysers and participate in quality management, SOP compliance and routine biochemistry testing to support patient care and timely reporting of results.

This role provides an opportunity to contribute to a large diagnostic service serving Swindon and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment maintenance, quality controls and troubleshooting procedures.
• Work within the Laboratory Quality Management System (QMS) aligned to SOPs and policies.
• Deliver high-quality test results for Swindon patients within Chemical Pathology.

Job description

The post holder will be trained to perform a variety of tasks such as equipment maintenance, quality controls and troubleshooting procedures, as well as more specialised procedures. The laboratory operates a quality management system (QMS) which all staff members engage with to ensure all processes are followed according to SOPs and documented according to the departmental policies.

The laboratory operates a quality management system (QMS) which all staff members engage with to ensure all processes are followed according to SOPs and documented according to the departmental policies.

The Chemical Pathology department performs analysis of a variety of clinical biochemistry tests through the automated equipment. This is currently provided by Beckman-Coulter and consists of two sets of DxI 800 analysers linked to DxC AU 700 analysers via a Powerlink and a single stand alone DxC AU 700. The department also provides services for xanthochromia, drugs of abuse analysis and HbA1c in a dedicated area of the lab.

This role is an opportunity for an enthusiastic, well-motivated Biomedical Scientist with Health and Care Professionals Council registration to join the Great Western Hospitals Chemical Pathology section within Blood Sciences department as a Biomedical Scientist.

The post holder will join a team of dedicated professionals working to deliver high quality test results and excellent care to patients across Swindon and the surrounding area. The Great Western Hospitals Blood Science department handles over 6 million test requests per year and offers a large repertoire of tests for our patients., We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK, unless you are currently being paid top of the band 5 salary scale in line with your experience.