Senior Biomedical Scientist - Parasitology

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist for Parasitology to lead staff and sections within the Department of Clinical Parasitology, ensuring high scientific standards and efficient service.

The role covers microscopy-based parasite diagnosis, rapid tests, serology, molecular testing, and on-call malaria diagnosis, with involvement in CPD and quality assurance within hospital settings.

Qualifications

• Supervise diverse staff across scientific and support grades.
• Adhere to SOPs and contribute to SOP reviews.
• Engage in multidisciplinary collaboration and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and manage sections within the Department of Clinical Parasitology.
• Perform microscopy-based parasite diagnosis and related testing.
• Communicate results to health professionals and explain required investigations.
• Ensure quality control and participate in internal/external QA schemes.

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Senior Biomedical Scientist - Parasitology

Overall Job Purpose: To manage staff and various sections within the Department of Clinical Parasitology as directed by the Operational Lead or Deputy, working in collaboration with the other senior scientific staff in providing an efficient and effective service within the resources available and to ensure the maintenance of scientific standards of HSL.

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

Main duties

1. To supervise various grades of scientific & support staff
2. 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:
   • a) Microscopy based diagnosis of parasites, parasite material, and parasite eggs, ova and cysts,
   • b) Rapid diagnostic tests and western blots to detect the presence of parasite antigens and anti- parasite antibodies,
   • c) Serological diagnosis by ELISA, Western blot and IFAT to detect the presence of anti-parasite antibodies,
   • d) Molecular diagnosis to detect the presence of parasite DNA,
   • e) Research and development as required to develop new assays or improve existing ones
   • f) On call malaria diagnosis by blood film microscopy
5. 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 system
12. To check reports for further action by the Clinicians, and to authorise reports as delegated within HSL 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 CPA/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.

Training And Education

1. To train new laboratory and clinical staff, this involves explaining and teaching complex technical/analytical procedures and motivating staff by promoting healthcare sciences in an interesting and positive manner.
2. To acquire an up-to-date knowledge of developments in discipline and pathology in general as reflected by CPD.
3. To possess and keep up-to-date specialist skills and knowledge to work independently
4. To attend courses, conferences and give presentations as required by HSL.
5. To identify the training needs within the team.
6. To maintain registration with the HCPC, including a personal development portfolio as proof of competence to practice.