Biomedical Scientist - Blood Sciences [JR117117]

Circle Health; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays (30)

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Staff discounts and wellbeing benefits

Career development opportunities

Life insurance

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Circle Health Group is hiring a Biomedical Scientist in the Blood Sciences department in London. The role is full-time (37.5 hours) with a flexible shift pattern and opportunities to lead complex investigations and support clinicians.

Applicants should have BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, HCPC registration, and at least 5 years in Blood Sciences, with strong knowledge of ISO 15189 and UKAS quality systems.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent acceptable for HCPC registration.
• Current HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist.
• Minimum 5 years in multidisciplinary Blood Sciences.
• Understanding of ISO 15189 and UKAS in medical labs.
• Ability to analyse and validate results within competency framework.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, analyze and report patient specimens.
• Perform complex and routine lab investigations within scope.
• Provide scientific/technical advice to clinicians.
• Maintain quality standards per ISO 15189/UKAS.
• Support training and competency assessment of staff.
• Manage workloads to meet turnaround times.
• Ensure safe handling and storage of specimens.

Skills

Clinical Chemistry

Haematology

Immunology

Serology

Education

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

Tools

Laboratory Instrumentation

LIMS

Job description

We have an opportunity for a Biomedical Scientist join their team of staff in the Blood Sciences department. This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern. Duties of this role include:

• Receive, process, analyse and report patient specimens using appropriate scientific techniques and methodologies.
• Perform routine, complex and specialist laboratory investigations within your scope of practice and competence.
• Undertake complex investigations and specialist techniques requiring advanced technical knowledge, experience and professional judgement.
• Provide scientific and technical advice to clinicians and healthcare professionals.
• Work in accordance with laboratory quality standards, ISO 15189 and UKAS requirements.
• Support the training, development and competency assessment of laboratory colleagues.
• Manage and prioritise workloads to meet turnaround times and service standards.
• Ensure the safe handling, preparation, storage and processing of specimens throughout the diagnostic pathway.
• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, or an equivalent qualification acceptable for HCPC registration.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Minimum 5 years' experience working in multidisciplinary Blood Sciences.
• Appropriate practical laboratory training and demonstrated competence within a diagnostic laboratory environment.
• Knowledge and practical understanding of laboratory analytical techniques relevant to the discipline.
• Understanding of quality management, Internal Quality Control and External Quality Assessment principles.
• Understanding of ISO 15189 and UKAS requirements within medical laboratories.
• Ability to analyse, validate and authorise laboratory results within an agreed competency framework.
• Ability to recognise abnormal, critical or potentially erroneous results and respond appropriately.
• Experience using laboratory instrumentation and Laboratory Information Management Systems.
• Proven practical experience in:
  • -Clinical Chemistry - Haematology - Immunology - Serology

PureLab-UK in Central London is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification),

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities
• and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles and more. Were passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.