Multidisciplinary Biomedical Scientist

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité est offerte pour un Biomedical Scientist enregistré par le HCPC souhaitant travailler en pathologie au laboratoire de l'hôpital St John et St Elizabeth à Londres. Le candidat idéal doit participer à un service de laboratoire actif 24/7, avec des responsabilités dans plusieurs domaines de tests, y compris l'hématologie et la biochimie. Ce poste offre d'excellentes opportunités de développement professionnel et un environnement de travail dynamique.

Benefits

Opportunités de formation et développement

Évaluation salariale annuelle

Adhésion à un gymnase à tarif réduit

Plan de santé en espèces

Indemnité de malade

Assurance vie

Programme d'assistance aux employés

Prêt d'abonnement saisonnier

Accès à des avantages supplémentaires

Régime de retraite d'entreprise

Congés annuels compétitifs

Qualifications

• Enregistrement HCPC en tant que Biomedical Scientist.
• Participation à un schéma CPD pertinent.
• Connaissance théorique et pratique dans la discipline de la pathologie.

Responsibilities

• Effectuer des tests de laboratoire avec précision et efficacité.
• Interagir avec les professionnels de santé pour interpréter des résultats.
• Maintenir des échantillons et des délais de traitement.

Skills

Haematology

Coagulation

Biochemistry

Immunoassay

Blood Transfusion

Quality Control

Education

IBMS Accredited BSc (hons) Biomedical Science

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist wishing to work in pathology at St John and St Elizabeth Hospital Laboratory in London. The laboratory operates a 24/7 service and the successful candidate would be expected to participate in all of the shifts to support the needs of the 24/7 requirements of the service as allocated by the Pathology Lead.

The ideal candidate will contribute to providing a professional and technical laboratory service working effectively as a team member as part of the overall department and to work independently performing routine analyses with support as required from Pathology Lead.

Main duties of the job

Duties include performance of Haematology, Coagulation, Biochemistry, Immunoassay and Blood Transfusion tests accurately and efficiently, monitor quality control program and assist in stock control. Working as part of a small effective team, this is an excellent opportunity to further develop your skills, knowledge and experience within this multidisciplinary laboratory. Duties also include maintaining samples turnaround times, morphology and cross-matching, NHSBT referrals and providing component support for Major Haemorrhages.

About us

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

Training and development opportunities supporting professional development

Annual salary review- No banding restrictions:As we are a private company we are not restricted by salary bandings and so are able to negotiate appropriate salaries based on experience. This also means that annual salary reviews do not hit a band ceiling.

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

Job responsibilities

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 Technical validation and authorisation of results, taking appropriate action in line with SOPs; to include adding approved comments, communication and referring results for clinical interpretation as required.

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

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.

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 experienceUp to £41,000 DOE