Senior Biomedical Scientist

Health Services Laboratories; Sawbridgeworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Un laboratoire à Sawbridgeworth recherche un SBMS expérimenté en Blood Sciences pour superviser les opérations. Vous ferez partie d'une équipe dynamique, gérant la qualité et la sécurité des tests dans un environnement de laboratoire 24/7. D'excellentes opportunités de formation et des avantages compétitifs sont offerts, incluant un plan de pension et des jours de congé généreux.

Benefits

Formation et développement professionnel

Revue annuelle de salaire

Adhésion de gym à prix réduit

Plan de soins de santé

Congés maladie

Assurance vie

Programme d'assistance aux employés

Prêt saisonnier

Perkbox

Pension d'entreprise

Qualifications

• Inscription HCPC en tant que Biomédical Scientist.
• Expérience préalable en laboratoire similaire.
• Participation dans un programme CPD pertinent.

Responsibilities

• Superviser le personnel scientifique et de soutien.
• Participer aux travaux de laboratoire.
• Interpréter les informations cliniques et traiter les spécimens.

Skills

Supervision

Analyse Biologique

Communication

Education

MSc en Sciences Biomédicales

Job description

Job summary

We are a looking for a suitably experienced SBMS (Blood Sciences) to take ownership of the operational, quality and clinical leadership of Haematology and Biochemistry.

The Rivers Laboratory in Sawbridgeworth (near Harlow) supports six remote hospitals. The laboratory is staffed 24/7, and utilises efficient networks of couriers to collect and refer tracked samples between the hospitals and to the laboratories. Analysis is performed onsite according to the agreed onsite repertoire, this being Biochemistry Haematology and Blood Transfusion, and blood provision. Any further testing or samples for other disciplines are referred to our larger central laboratories in London. Roche, Sysmex and Haemonetics instrumentation is utilised, and we are transitioning to bespoke single LIMS systems across the entire network.

Main duties of the job

Applicants will have significant experience in one of these disciplines, with appropriate qualifications (MSc). The role will require at minimum day to day overview of processes including training, troubleshooting, operational reporting and trending, management of incidents, change controls, assets, risk and documentation. The role encompasses multidisciplinary working ,with training provided in other disciplines.

The successful applicant will be required to take part in the shift system which include weeknights and weekends rotations at addition renumeration.

When applying please include your HCPC registration number on your CV

To apply you will need to be able to work the above and not be be limited by working restrictions.

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

Flexible working hours 37.5 hours standard working week

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main dutiesTo include, but not be restricted to, the following duties:1. To supervise various grades of scientific & support staff2. To participate in all areas of laboratory bench work, whilst adhering to standard operating procedures and participating in their regular review and update.3. To participate in multidisciplinary working as required.4. Techniques and testing that include Haematology, Coagulation and Biochemistry5. To communicate patients results and answer enquiries from health care professionals within the hospital and in the community, providing information regarding appropriate investigations required and explanation of results, within departmental guidelines and professional code of conduct, recognising own boundaries.6. To interpret clinical information and use scientific knowledge to process specimens for appropriate tests, seeking advice from senior staff and clinicians when necessary.7. Undertake specimen preparation and analysis for a range of sample types.8. To participate in departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department.9. To operate and maintain analytical equipment in the department.10. To evaluate and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.11. To interpret complex scientific data and enter test results on pathology computer system12. To check reports for further action by the Clinicians, and to authorise reports as delegated within TDL departmental policy.13. To assist in the evaluation of new equipment and advise the head of service, senior scientific colleagues on the need for new equipment and maintenance of existing equipment.14. To ensure that the department meets all the standards required by UKAS and to participate in the regular review of all the procedures performed in the laboratory including the establishment and monitoring of effective internal and external Quality Control and Quality Assurance schemes

Job description
Job responsibilities

Main dutiesTo include, but not be restricted to, the following duties:1. To supervise various grades of scientific & support staff2. To participate in all areas of laboratory bench work, whilst adhering to standard operating procedures and participating in their regular review and update.3. To participate in multidisciplinary working as required.4. Techniques and testing that include Haematology, Coagulation and Biochemistry5. To communicate patients results and answer enquiries from health care professionals within the hospital and in the community, providing information regarding appropriate investigations required and explanation of results, within departmental guidelines and professional code of conduct, recognising own boundaries.6. To interpret clinical information and use scientific knowledge to process specimens for appropriate tests, seeking advice from senior staff and clinicians when necessary.7. Undertake specimen preparation and analysis for a range of sample types.8. To participate in departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department.9. To operate and maintain analytical equipment in the department.10. To evaluate and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.11. To interpret complex scientific data and enter test results on pathology computer system12. To check reports for further action by the Clinicians, and to authorise reports as delegated within TDL departmental policy.13. To assist in the evaluation of new equipment and advise the head of service, senior scientific colleagues on the need for new equipment and maintenance of existing equipment.14. To ensure that the department meets all the standards required by UKAS and to participate in the regular review of all the procedures performed in the laboratory including the establishment and monitoring of effective internal and external Quality Control and Quality Assurance schemes

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist
• MSc in appropriate discipline such as Biomedical Science (or equivalent qualification e.g. IBMS HSD)
• Participation in a relevant CPD Scheme e.g. IBMS

Experience

Essential

• 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.

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist
• MSc in appropriate discipline such as Biomedical Science (or equivalent qualification e.g. IBMS HSD)
• Participation in a relevant CPD Scheme e.g. IBMS

Experience

Essential

• 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

Health Services Laboratories
Address

Rivers Hospital

High Wych Road

Sawbridgeworth

Hertfordshire

CM21 0HH

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