Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative NHS partnership seeks a dynamic Band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join their Blood Sciences team. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and engage in diverse laboratory sections, ensuring high-quality patient care in a 24/7 operational environment. You'll receive comprehensive training and support to excel in your career while contributing to a patient-focused, collaborative, and expert-driven organization. If you're passionate about pathology and ready to make a difference, this is your opportunity to shine in a rewarding and challenging role.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff wellbeing programmes

Staff awards and recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Car lease schemes

Season ticket loan

Membership options for onsite leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in biological science for HPC registration.
• Minimum two years post-registration experience in relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Participate in handling and analysis of laboratory samples.
• Maintain effective records and contribute to quality systems.
• Carry out supervised laboratory procedures across sections.

Skills

Practical analytical skills

Timely accurate working

Methodical approach

Well organized

Numerate competence in PC software

Education

Degree in biological science

HCPC Registration

IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent experience

Tools

Abbott Alinity HQ Haematology analysers

Stago StarMax2 Haemostasis analysers

Alifax ESR Technology

Immucor Blood Grouping analysers

Job description

North West London Pathology (NWLP) is an NHS pathology partnership joint venture between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. NWLP is modelled as a shared services organisation jointly owned by the three Trusts. The organisation is hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and as the legal entity for NWLP our staff are employed by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

NWLP is based on a ‘hub and spoke’ structure; the majority of routine, specialist and non-urgent activity is centralised at our hub site at Charing Cross Hospital. Urgent tests required for immediate patient management and treatment are performed in 24/7 Essential Service Laboratories based on-site within the seven hospital sites in the group.

The partnership has created an innovative and sustainable service that delivers outstanding quality to users and patients alike. This innovative approach allows the service to better manage demand, standardise operations, improve value for money and make use of state-of-the-art technology.

Our values are to be patient-focused, collaborative, expert and caring.

Job overview

Are you a dynamic Band 6 Biomedical Scientist, HCPC registered, and ready to dive into an exciting career at the forefront of pathology services? Your opportunity is here! Join our welcoming Blood Sciences team in an environment where innovation meets dedication.

Join the West Middlesex University Hospital Blood Sciences team and elevate your career to new heights! We are on the lookout for a passionate, HCPC-registered Haematology & Blood Transfusion Biomedical Scientist to become an integral part of our dynamic team.

This Band 6 position is your gateway to working with cutting-edge technology including Abbott Alinity HQ Haematology analysers, Stago StarMax2 Haemostasis analysers, Alifax ESR Technology, and Immucor Blood Grouping analysers.

Expect to immerse yourself in diverse laboratory sections, with comprehensive training provided to ensure your success. Our operation is 24/7, ensuring the continuity and quality of patient care, and you will play a vital role in this essential service, potentially participating in our night worker rota.

Main duties of the job

• To work with biomedical scientists and clinical scientists in the provision of a comprehensive and effective Pathology centralised referral unit service for North West London Pathology, as directed by the Head of the Department.
• To participate in the efficient handling, processing and analysis of samples in the laboratory, under supervision.
• To maintain effective records of all activities and procedures, and to contribute towards the maintenance of the laboratory's quality system.
• To check, keep clean and maintain laboratory equipment.
• To carry out supervised laboratory procedures in all sections of the laboratory, as directed by the Head of the Unit and senior scientific staff.
• To undergo appropriate teaching and training as directed and as necessary in order to maintain HPC registration and to maintain suitable records of all training activities undertaken.

Working for our organisation

Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

NWLP Induction

The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education

• Degree or equivalent in a biological science which is acceptable by Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)/ Health Professions Council (HPC) for Registration.
• HCPC Registration
• Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline OR equivalent experience (defined as 24 months proven experience post registration in the relevant discipline, supported by evidence based competency records).

Skills

• Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work.
• Timely accurate working. Methodical.
• Well organised. Precise.
• Numerate competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software.

Experience

• A minimum of two years post registration experience.
• A good working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Use of Pathology computer systems.
• Previous experience in a large busy laboratory.

Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within NWLP such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

Please ensure you check your emails regularly throughout the recruitment process.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.