Specialist Biomedical Scientist

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide range of staff benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton invites applications for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) in Microbiology. You will provide expert microbiology services to oncology patients in a ISO 15189-accredited lab, with opportunities to develop diagnostic bacteriology and molecular microbiology skills.

You will supervise and train staff, participate in quality management, audits and service improvement, and contribute to keeping high standards of patient safety and care within a

Qualifications

• Perform, interpret and validate complex microbiological investigations.
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge across microbiology disciplines.
• Contribute to quality management activities and service development.

Responsibilities

• Participate in quality management activities, including audits, EQA, IQC and service improvement projects.
• Supervise, train and assess Biomedical Scientists, Laboratory Assistants and students.
• Contribute to new methodologies and technologies implementation.

Skills

Quality management

Supervision

Training

Molecular microbiology

Infection prevention

Education

Biomedical Scientist degree

HCPC registration

Tools

ISO 15189 compliance

Audits

Job description

We are pleased to invite applications for a motivated and committed Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) to join our Microbiology Department based at our Sutton site. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Biomedical Scientist to play a key role within a specialist cancer centre, providing a comprehensive microbiology service that supports the diagnosis, treatment, and management of infections in immunocompromised oncology patients.

The successful candidate will contribute to the day-to-day operation of the laboratory. They will be expected to demonstrate specialist knowledge across a range of microbiology disciplines, participate in quality management activities, support service development initiatives, and contribute to the supervision and training of Biomedical Scientists, Laboratory Assistants and other support staff.

Working within an ISO 15189-accredited laboratory, the post holder will have the opportunity to further develop expertise in diagnostic bacteriology, molecular microbiology, infection prevention and control, quality management and service improvement, while contributing to the wider objectives of a leading specialist NHS Trust.

The Post Holder Will

• Perform, interpret and validate complex microbiological investigations.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 15189, Trust policies and laboratory standard operating procedures.
• Participate in quality management activities, including audits, EQA, IQC and service improvement projects.
• Assist with the supervision, training and competency assessment of Biomedical Scientists, Laboratory Assistants and students.
• Contribute to the implementation and evaluation of new methodologies and technologies.
• Maintain effective communication with clinical colleagues and the wider pathology team.
• Participate in the departmental shift, weekend and bank holiday rota as required.

There will be occasions when the post holder is required to take responsibility for the operational management of the laboratory area in the absence of senior staff, ensuring continuity of service delivery and patient safety.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Komal Vaghela Job title: Laboratory Manager Email address: [e-mail]