Specialist Biomedical Scientist- Blood Sciences

The Christie Pathology Partnership LLP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK pathology service provider is seeking a qualified Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the Blood Sciences department on a 15-month fixed-term contract. This position involves performing complex analyses and contributing to a high-quality diagnostic service at a respected cancer treatment center. The role offers a competitive salary plus a £1,500 wellbeing allowance and operates during core laboratory hours, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

£1,500 wellbeing allowance

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience at Band 6 level in Blood Sciences/Biochemistry.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• A commitment to maintaining high professional and scientific standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret complex analytical investigations within Blood Sciences.
• Provide specialist advice on troubleshooting analyser and assay issues.
• Undertake validation and verification of new methods and equipment.
• Participate in EQA interpretation and reporting.
• Contribute to training and supervision of less experienced staff.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

In-depth understanding of laboratory techniques

Education

HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist

IBMS Specialist portfolio in Blood Sciences/Biochemistry

Job description

Specialist Biomedical Scientist- Blood Sciences

Anexciting opportunity has arisen at The Christie Pathology Partnership (CPP) fora qualified and experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our BloodSciences department on a 15-month fixed-term contract. The Christie is aworld-leading cancer treatment centre and a specialist site with no Accident& Emergency or Maternity services.

Thisis an exciting opportunity to contribute to a busy, high-quality diagnosticservice at one of the UKs most respected specialist hospitals. The roleoperates within core laboratory hours only (Monday to Friday), with norequirement for shift or out-of-hours work. The role will involve workingacross all areas of Blood Sciences, though a background in Biochemistry ispreferred.

OurBiochemistry laboratory processes approximately 450,000 samples per year and isequipped with Siemens Atellica analysers, supporting both a Core BiochemistryLaboratory and a Specialist Biochemistry Laboratory. Together, theselaboratories deliver a comprehensive service including tumour marker monitoringfor patients undergoing cancer treatment.

AtSYNLAB, we believe in nurturing a culture of well-being and ensuring ouremployees are supported both professionally and personally. That's why we'rethrilled to offer an exhilarating rewards package, including our incredibleWellbeing Allowance worth up to £1500 per annum for our esteemed team membersworking in Band 2 - 8 roles.

Main duties of the job

• Performand interpret complex analytical investigations within Blood Sciences.
• Providespecialist advice on troubleshooting analyser and assay issues.
• Undertakevalidation and verification of new methods and equipment.
• Participatein EQA (External Quality Assessment) interpretation and reporting.
• Contributeto training and supervision of less experienced staff.
• Engageactively in quality management, including internal audits and document review.
• Operateand maintain competence with the Laboratory Information Management System(LIMS) and associated middleware applications.

About us

SYNLABUK & 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.

Pleasenote that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received asufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but donot hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume thatyou have not been short-listed on this occasion.

SYNLABUK & 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

Participatein and assist with clinical trials, the development of new tests and research& validation of equipment ensuring at all times compliance with allpolicies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and localmanagement policies and practices.

Toprovide technical advice to clinical staff

Toperform and interpret routine and specialist Biomedical investigations and toparticipate daily in the scientific and technical activities of the laboratorysection under the supervision of senior staff.

Togetherwith Senior staff help ensure compliance with all policies as required byregulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management, including;

UnitedKingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS)

ChristiePathology Partnership policies and SOPs

MHRA

NHSCSP

HTA

HFEA

Anyother body in area of responsibility

Utilisethe laboratory LIMS, Q-Pulse quality monitoring system and other applicationsoftware according to authorised protocols including assisting in computer dataentry in all areas of the laboratory, document review, non conformance reviewand quality assurance processes.

Communicateefficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face,telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff whereappropriate. Matters being communicatedmay include complex information and/or results.

Attendand participate positively in laboratory and other meetings as directed byLaboratory senior staff

Asdirected by senior laboratory staff, plan and prioritise work allocations,training plans, audits of both yourself and junior staff, respondingappropriately to the needs of routine and urgent activities.

Encourageactive participation in continuous professional development and support theintroduction of new technologies and / or systems by being a change advocate.

Reportall incidents and adverse events to senior staff and enter the information intoDatix in a timely manner.

Demonstrate on going competency againsttraining plans and participatepositively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities.

Safety:

To observe safety regulations andattend mandatory fire, manual handling and other course as required

To assist in the investigationsof any incidents

Participate in risk assessmentmonitoring

To ensure that the equipmentwithin area of work is maintained and operated as per SOPs

To comply with The Christie policy for annual mandatory updates and haveknowledge of COSHH and Lifting and Handling Policies

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• IBMS Specialist portfolio in Blood Sciences/Biochemistry or equivalent specialist qualifications with proven experience at Band 6 level in Blood Sciences/Biochemistry
• In-depth understanding of laboratory techniques, analytical platforms, and quality systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• A commitment to maintaining high professional and scientific standards.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£38,682 to £46,580 a year£1,500 wellbeing allowance per annum