Specialist Biomedical Scientist Biochemistry

NHS; Basildon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry to join their Blood Sciences team. The role involves a multi-site operation, providing high throughput services while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years post-registration experience and hold relevant qualifications. This position offers opportunities for continuous professional development and the potential for sponsorship for further education.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Potential to sponsor further education

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience post HPC registration as a BMS with ongoing specialist training.
• Must be HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist.
• IBMS Specialist Diploma in Clinical Biochemistry or equivalent qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical trials and ensure compliance with regulatory directives.
• Provide technical advice to clinical staff.
• Perform routine and specialist biomedical investigations.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist

IBMS Specialist Diploma in Clinical Biochemistry

Tools

Clinisys WinPath Enterprise

Q-Pulse quality monitoring system

Job description

Specialist Biomedical Scientist Biochemistry

Weare seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Biomedical Scientist in ClinicalBiochemistry to join our Blood Sciences team.

PathologyFirst operates over three sites using a hub and spoke model. Our hub siteoffers a high throughput service for our non-urgent community work, andspecialist testing for specific proteins. Our two hospital laboratories atSouthend and Basildon provide urgent testing for acute admissions andinpatients. This role will involve rotating across sites. Our laboratoriesreceive approximately 1.2 million clinical biochemistry requests per year, onwhich we do approximately 12 million tests. The main analyser platforms areBeckman Coulter, fully tracked at the hub laboratory, backed up with Roche. Thehospital repertoire includes CO2, lactate, osmolality, ammonia, bileacids, troponin T, BNP, xanthochromia, haematinics, therapeutic drugs, thyroidhormones, procalcitonin, prolactin, BHCG and cortisol. The hub laboratoryrepertoire is more extensive with three different immunoassay platforms. Themain IT platform for all sites is Clinisys WinPath Enterprise.

Main duties of the job

Youwill need to be flexible to fit in with our multi-site, around the clock shiftpattern (unsocial shifts attract additional payments). The environment is fast-pacedoffering a one-hour turnaround time to acute users, two hours for inpatientsand four hours for community requests. You will require specialised knowledgeand experience of laboratory techniques, analyser platforms and associatedequipment. As a specialist you will independently validate all clinicalbiochemistry investigations. You will have a role in the training of lessexperienced employees, and you will be involved in quality management includingauditing and document review. You will need to be conversant with the mainlaboratory information management system and middle-ware applications. We willconsider sponsoring suitable employees on a relevant MSc course.

About us

SYNLAB UK& Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational healthproviders and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.

Weoperate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in ourworkforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believean inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retaindiverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performingworkforce.

Webelieve our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference tohealthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal developmentwhere scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skillsand build their careers through learning and development opportunities,coaching and clear career pathways.

SYNLAB UK& Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does notunlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected byapplicable UK employment law.

Job responsibilities

Participate in and assist with clinical trials, the development of new tests and research & validation ofequipment ensuring at all times compliance with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditationbodies and local management policies and practices.

To provide technical advice to clinical staff.

To perform and interpret routine and Specialist Biomedical investigations and to participate daily in thescientific and technical activities of the laboratory section under the supervision of senior staff.

Together with Senior staff help ensure compliance with all policies as required by regulatory directives,accreditation bodies and local management, including. SYNLAB policies, MHRA, NHSCSP, HTA, HFEA, United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) and Any other body in area of responsibility.

Utilise the laboratory LIMS, Q-Pulse quality monitoring system and other application software according toauthorised protocols including assisting in computer data entry in all areas of the laboratory, document review,non-conformance review and quality assurance processes.

Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronicmethods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. Matters being communicated may includecomplex information and/or results.

Attend and participate positively in laboratory and other meetings as directed by Laboratory senior staff.

As directed by senior laboratory staff, plan and prioritise work allocations, training plans, audits of bothyourself and junior staff, responding appropriately to the needs of routine and urgent activities.

Encourage active participation in continuous professional development and support the introduction of newtechnologies and / or systems by being a change advocate.

Report all incidents and adverse events to senior staff.

Demonstrate on going competency against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuousprofessional development) activities.

Person Specification

Experience

• At least 2 years relevant experience post HPC registration as a BMS with on-going specialist training

Qualifications

• HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist
• IBMS Specialist Diploma in Clinical Biochemistry, or equivalent specialist qualifications