Biomedical Scientist

Katalysysts Consulting; Swindon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare consulting firm is seeking a Band 5 Registered Biomedical Scientist for their Cellular Pathology team. This role involves preparing specimens and performing laboratory procedures in line with standard operating protocols. Responsibilities include handling analytical and technical duties, training staff, and ensuring compliance with quality management standards. The ideal candidate must be HCPC registered and possess a degree in Biomedical Science. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to essential laboratory services in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification.
• Experience handling laboratory specimens and processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical and technical laboratory duties.
• Prepare and section specimens in accordance with SOPs.
• Train new staff on laboratory processes and equipment.
• Participate in departmental quality management processes.
• Maintain professional competence and conduct.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical laboratory skills

Computer proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

HCPC Registration

Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory IT systems (Winpath, Qpulse)

Microscope

Cytospin

Stainer

Job description

This role requires you to have a current right to work in the UK which enables you to undertake the role without need of sponsorship. Accordingly, we regret that any application will not be considered if this requirement is not met. Given the current UK immigration requirements this role is not eligible for sponsorship, and it is not possible for the Trust to sponsor applicants for a visa for this role.

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

We are seeking a Band 5 Registered Biomedical Scientist to join our team.

To work as part of the Cellular Pathology team as a Biomedical Scientist involved in the technical preparation of specimens and performing defined procedures in accordance with standard operating procedures. This will include all aspects of the routine service provided by the department.

• As a HCPC-Registered Biomedical Scientist, perform a full range of analytical, technical and other laboratory duties within cellular pathology.
• Section cutting
• Embedding.
• Staining and checking sections.
• Immunohistochemistry.
• Computer work to process samples through the laboratory.
• Filing of slides or blocks if required.
• Collecting solvents if required.
• Non-Gynae and Andrology technical work, and specimen dissection, as detailed below.
• Our STAR values Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
• Follow departmental Standard Operating Procedures, risk assessments, etc., relating to technical work. Review documents where necessary through liaison with senior staff.
• Be responsible and work as part of a team to achieve optimal handling and throughput of the departmental workload to ensure specimens are processed in a timely manner.
• To participate in the departmental rota to ensure skills are maintained in each area of the laboratory and cover all areas specific to the post-holders level of competence. This may include early start times of 08.00 at times and late finishes up to 17:15 depending on service needs.
• Maintain professional competence and scientific skill in the performance of all tests and investigations.
• Use, and daily maintenance, of expensive specialist equipment (e.g. microscope with heated stage, cytospin, stainer, etc.) as part of day-to-day technical work.
• Deliver training in specialist technical processes and use of laboratory equipment/IT systems (Winpath and Qpulse) to new/less experienced staff.
• Answer queries from less experienced laboratory staff about how to carry out specialist technical processes and how to use laboratory IT systems, equipment, etc.
• Daily use of laboratory IT system (Winpath) to enter/authorise diagnostic results or search for results/patient specimens, answer queries etc.
• Takes an active part in departmental Quality Management processes to ensure compliance with the standards laid down by UKAS ISO 15189. This includes some responsibility for review and update of SOPs, risk assessments, COSHH assessments, etc. designated to the post-holder by the Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager. Recording departmental incidents/errors/non-compliance with standards.
• Participate in stock control within the cellular pathology department, including requests for ordering consumables items as required, and participating in the annual Trust-wide stock check.
• As an HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist actively participate in Continuing Professional Development activities. These activities must be recorded, and evidence produced when necessary.