Biomedical Scientist, Multiskilled - Ramsay Rivers Hospital

Integrated Care System; East Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Biomedical Scientist to join their Pathology Team. The role involves conducting tests in Haematology, Coagulation, and Biochemistry, with an emphasis on accurate reporting and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. Training opportunities and a competitive salary package are offered.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Annual performance related salary review

Discounted gym membership

Cash healthcare plan

Sick Pay Entitlement

Permanent Health Insurance

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Competitive annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist required.
• Experience in Haematology, Coagulation, and Biochemistry.
• Knowledge of laboratory Quality Management System.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, rapid, and accurate reporting of laboratory results.
• Participate in laboratory bench work and adhere to procedures.
• Communicate patient results and assist in training junior staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Accuracy

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

IBMS Accredited BSc (hons) Biomedical Science

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Biomedical Scientist, Multiskilled - Ramsay Rivers Hospital

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist to join the Pathology Team at Ramsay Rivers (Harlow/Sawbridgeworth). This is a strategically located laboratory within the Ramsay Healthcare Group of hospitals.

The laboratory has the benefit of a multi-discipline repertoire in a moderately paced environment, which would appeal to specialist staff in one discipline looking to expand their knowledge base in a laboratory with time to do so.

Main duties of the job

A vacancy has arisen for a full time experienced Biomedical Scientist with a minimum of 1 year post registration experience working in a blood sciences laboratory. Experience is required in Haematology, Coagulation and Biochemistry ideally as well as Blood Transfusion where experience is essential.

The successful candidate will join the multidisciplinary team at the Ramsay Rivers TDL laboratory in Sawbridgeworth in Hertfordshire covering 24/7 with routine shifts between 08:00 and 21:00 Monday to Friday and out of hours cover on site from 21:00 to 08:00 and at weekends.

There is an out of hours rota is in place to cover overnight and weekends for which there are extra fixed payments and the successful candidate would be expected to participate in these shifts after a suitable period of training.

About us

At TDL we offer a variety of excellent staff benefits including:

Training and development opportunities including IBMS Specialist Portfolios for Biomedical Scientists

Annual performance related salary review** No banding restrictions:**

Discounted gym membership we have a corporate gym membership scheme with Better Gyms

Cash healthcare plan cash back on a variety of healthcare costs including dentist and opticians

Sick Pay Entitlement 5 paid days in the first year of employment, 20 days thereafter

Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover

Life Assurance providing salary continuation for long term illness (six months qualifying period)

Employee Assistance Programme supporting staff wellbeing

Season Ticket Loan Scheme interest free loan for the cost of annual travel ticket

Perkbox Access to additional staff perks and benefits such as high street discounts

Company Pension Scheme company and staff contributions which increase with service

Competitive annual leave allowance -28 days annual leave

Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure that your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.

We respect and value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from diverse communities.

PLEASE NOTE: WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS VACANCY AT ANY TIME EVEN IF A CLOSING DATE IS SHOWN HERE OR IN ANY OTHER MEDIA

Job responsibilities

Overall Job Purpose:

To help in the smooth and efficient running of a section within the Pathology Department to ensure safe, rapid, timely and accurate reporting of results. Investigation and analysis of samples by the application of techniques and testing that include: Haematology, Coagulation, Biochemistry and Blood Transfusion.

The post holder will be required to work within any section of the department including core and unsocial hours as required.

Main Duties:

To include, but not be restricted to, the following duties:

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

Training and Education

1. Multidisciplinary Training as required

2. To maintain own personal development and attend departmental meetings as required.

3. To maintain registration with the HCPC, including a personal development portfolio as proof of competence to practice.

4. To take an active interest in and keep abreast of developments in the discipline.

5. To further develop junior colleagues by assisting in the training of MLA and BMS staff, and to undertake, complete, and sign off all competencies associated with these grades.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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

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

Skills and Abilities

• Good organisational skills.
• Work accurately, neatly and efficiently. Attention to detail is very important.
• Work as part of a team.
• Keyboard skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite. .
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Work on own initiative
• Communicate efficiently with other members of the laboratory in English - both verbally and in writing.
• Use of laboratory equipment relevant to the specialty
• Demonstrate experience of working to a laboratory Quality Management System.

Personal Qualities

• Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels
• Well presented and will abide by dress codes
• Demonstrate professionalism and a customer-focused attitude
• Calm under pressure
• Punctual and reliable
• Helpful, friendly and polite
• Flexible and adaptable
• Committed to the corporate quality objectives

£36,000 to £43,700 a yearInclusive of HCA