Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Synnovis Group LLP.; London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité excitante pour un Biomedical Scientist spécialisé d'intégrer une organisation leader dans le domaine de la pathologie au Royaume-Uni. Ce poste permanent offre des opportunités de développement professionnel, d'encadrement et d'engagement dans des projets de formation continue, dans un environnement dynamique, collaborant avec des hôpitaux prestigieux.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Expérience substantielle en département de chimie routinière.
• Capable de validation technique des résultats.
• Connaissances de base en biochimie et techniques.

Responsibilities

• Responsable de l'analyse et du rapport des fluides corporels.
• Participation aux programmes d'assurance qualité internes et externes.
• Interprétation des résultats de laboratoire et actions appropriées.

Skills

Interpretation of diagnostic laboratory results

Good command of spoken & written English

Basic Quality Control and Assurance

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

This post is only open to internal applicants.

Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Synnovis Pay Band 6

Main area Routine Chemistry Grade Synnovis Pay Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref VIS6781

Site St. Thomas’ Hospital Town London Salary £46,062 to £54,393 per annum depending on experience Closing 01/07/2025 23:59

The place to work in pathology

We are looking for top talent to join the UK’s leading and fastest growing pathology company – a scientific organisation with a clinical purpose.

Working in partnership with our service partners, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospitals, King’s College Hospital and Princess Royal University Hospital we aim to set the standard for the future of pathology.

Job overview

Automated Chemistry is an innovative and progressive department that delivers automated analytical services to two prominent London teaching hospitals. It offers an extensive repertoire of assays and encompasses Diabetic Clinics and a Foetal Medicine laboratory. Additionally, it provides intra-operative parathyroid hormone monitoring during parathyroidectomy procedures.

This department is actively engaged in training activities, ranging from IBMS registration and specialist portfolios to presentations and lectures. The in-house training is well-structured, featuring monthly CPD sessions, clear training plans supported by UKAS, Synnovis training opportunities, and the option to attend external conferences.

This permanent Specialist Biomedical Scientist post (Band 6 AfC equivalent) offers an exciting opportunity for an HCPC registered BMS to further develop their skills and knowledge in clinical biochemistry. You will have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Biochemistry or have equivalent knowledge and experience.

Synnovis is committed to training and development through the organisation's Scientific Learning and Development fund, allowing permanent members of staff the opportunity to apply for funding for a variety of qualifications and CPD activities.

As this is a position within our 24/7 rota, you will be required to work a range of shifts, including late shifts and weekends, in accordance with the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for carrying out delegated tasks necessary to deliver a high-quality biochemistry service, including the analysis and reporting of blood, urine, and other body fluids, thereby supporting efficient patient care and the effective use of hospital resources. Duties may be undertaken within any section of Automated Chemistry.

The laboratories are located across two sites — St Thomas’ and Guy’s — each embracing a rich and diverse cultural environment. Both are esteemed teaching hospitals offering a wide range of clinical specialties, and the St Thomas’ site also houses The Evelina, a dedicated children’s hospital.

Working for our organisation

Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland and the NHS, including Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Together, they deliver and transform pathology services across South East London.

The partnership serves approximately 1.7 million residents of South East London, as well as many thousands of patients from outside the region who access local healthcare services. It provides diagnostics, testing, and digital pathology for hospital trusts, GP practices, and other healthcare providers.

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust is a major emergency and specialist teaching trust, offering a rich and varied caseload across numerous specialties, including Women’s Services, Foetal Medicine, Haematology, Oncology, and Transplantation. It is also home to the Evelina London Children’s Hospital and the Cancer Centre located on the Guy’s site.

Situated near the vibrant Borough Market and the South Bank, this is an exceptional location in London — ideal for work and leisure, within easy reach of iconic landmarks such as Big Ben, the London Eye, and The Shard.

Your development and learning

You will have access to a comprehensive suite of learning opportunities through The Synnovis Way Development Programme, a cornerstone across Synnovis designed to help you unlock your potential, acquire new skills, and achieve your professional goals. Your development will be actively supported and tailored in collaboration with your line manager, ensuring alignment with your personal ambitions and career aspirations.

You can also apply for funding through our Innovation Accelerator Fund to champion innovative ideas and drive service improvements that directly benefit patient care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, the post holder will have a direct and meaningful impact through a range of key responsibilities, including:

Technical

• To safely handle, use and dispose of blood or other body fluids or hazardous chemicals.
• To plan and organise their work within the demands of the team.
• Advise service users on sample preservation and transportation to laboratory
• To undertake preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment prior to them being used for patient investigations.
• To prepare, store and use reagents required for laboratory investigations
• To perform manual, semi-automated and fully-automated laboratory investigations.
• To measure and monitor the accuracy and imprecision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.
• To undertake technical validation of the results from laboratory investigations to ensure accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols and quality procedures.
• Participate in internal and external quality assurance programmes
• To undertake corrective action when the quality control procedures indicate loss of performance.
• To report to the section supervisor any instance or event which may cause a service delivery failure.
• To file samples following appropriate protocols and keep records as required
• Dispose of excess and tested samples according to departmental protocols

Scientific

• Conduct method and instrument evaluations as directed by the Operations Manager.
• To assist in research and development as directed by the Operations Manager.
• To keep up to date with current scientific and technical developments, including through participation in scientific meetings if appropriate.
• Maintain HCPC registration and undertake Continual Professional Development
• To interpret first-line laboratory results and take appropriate actions in line with laboratory policies and procedures. e.g. authorisation of results, ordering relevant follow-up laboratory procedures, adding technical and approved pre-defined clinically relevant comments, referring results for clinical interpretation or opinion, and informing the requestor of clinically significant results.
• Provide approved departmental information and advice to other healthcare professionals, patients and the public, and to refer on to appropriate specialists’ requests for information out with their area of responsibility.
• To participate in research and development as directed by the section supervisor.
• To undertake method and laboratory instrument evaluation as directed by the section supervisor.

Administrative

• To ensure that records are kept up to date and stored safely to ensure compliance with good work practices required for the standard of UKAS ISO15189.
• Undertake work file management to ensure all results are reported with agreed turnaround time
• To ensure that all results are reported within the agreed turnaround time and to take appropriate action, for example, communicating appropriately with colleagues and managers.
• Handle telephone enquiries from service users and, where required, communicate test results as per departmental protocol
• To use departmental resources efficiently and advice the Section Supervisor when stocks of reagents and consumables are approaching minimum stock levels.
• To participate in the review of policies and procedures, COSHH and workplace risk assessments.
• To participate in the data collection for the operation performance management system (OPMS).
• To support and participate in staff training and development.
• For short periods of time the post holder may be required to deputise for the section supervisor.

Laboratory Informatics

• To comply with local and national policies for the safe, secure and confidential processing and storage of patient and other laboratory information.
• To use the Laboratory Information System according to the authorised protocols.
• To maintain the integrity and accuracy of laboratory databases.

Generic

• To comply with the policies and procedures of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust and Synnovis Pathology.
• To observe and adhere to local and national health and safety policies.
• To keep the workplace and workbenches clean and tidy.
• To maintain good work relations with all members of staff and to promote effective teamwork.
• To consistently demonstrate courtesy and respect towards everyone connected with Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and Synnovis Pathology.
• To observe national and local guidance on patient and commercial confidentiality.
• Keep appropriate records of all communications.
• To ensure compliance with all local and national standards of work practice.
• To maintain and promote the professional image of Blood Sciences, Synnovis Pathology and Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital NHS Trust.
• To comply with the training and competence policy and procedure.
• To participate in and contribute to the Performance Planning and Review (PPR) process.

Person specification

Experience

• Substantial experience working in a routine Chemistry department
• Be able to demonstrate a broad level of specialist practical experience
• Working as a member of a team
• Ability to undertake technical validation of results
• Basic biochemistry knowledge and techniques
• Working independently within laboratory clinics, ensuring precise testing and the accurate interpretation of results.
• Experience with audit

Skills & Knowledge

• Interpretation of diagnostic laboratory results
• Basic Quality Control and Assurance
• Health & Safety legislation and procedures.
• Good command of spoken & written English
• Good analyser troubleshooting

Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. All applicants are welcome to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation. Equality of opportunity is our policy.

Our Bank workers enjoy competitive market rates and flexible contract assignments across all of our sites, dependent on your availability and location.

For our Permanent workforce we offer a competitive benefits package.

All employees are entitled to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.

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