Specialist Biomedical Scientist Multi-disciplinary

St. George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a full-time Biomedical Scientist to participate in rotations through biochemistry, haematology, and other lab sections. Candidates must hold an honours degree in biological science and possess HCPC registration along with relevant experience. This role involves out-of-hours participation and demands strong problem-solving skills. The organization values excellence and compassion in care delivery.

Qualifications

• You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
• Demonstrate experience of quality management systems.
• Able to follow written methodologies or protocols.

Responsibilities

• Full participation in OOH rota in all sections.
• Work under pressure in various laboratory sections.
• Ensure adherence to internal and external quality control.

Skills

Proven experience post HCPC registration

Excellent working knowledge of specialist subject

Ability to problem solve

Ability to work under pressure

Competence in PC software

Education

Honours degree or equivalent in biological science

MSc or equivalent specialist experience

HCPC Registration

Tools

Laboratory analyser systems

Enhanced pathology computer systems

Job description

Overview

Full time BMS role, with rotation through biochemistry, haematology, blood transfusion and coagulation. Full participation in OOH rota in all sections.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
• HCPC Registration
• MSc or equivalent specialist experience at Masters level

Knowledge and experience

Essential criteria

• Proven experience post HCPC registration in a relevant discipline
• Excellent working knowledge of all aspects of specialist subject in a relevant discipline
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Evidence of ability to problem solve
• Knowledge of internal quality control and assurance in a relevant discipline
• Knowledge of external quality control in a relevant discipline

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrate experience of quality management systems, audits and document control
• Demonstrate experience of training laboratory staff

Skills and abilities

Essential criteria

• Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
• Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
• Use of enhanced pathology computer systems
• Practical experience on a range of laboratory analyser systems
• Proven experience working out of hours rota

We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust - being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful - and behave in a way that reflects these. More information on the vision and values of St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is attached below.

Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and informed by email.

If you are appointed to the post, as part of your pre-employment check we will be required to verify your identity. The document/s you present for this purpose will be checked for their authenticity by scanning all known security features. These features will include:
- The machine readable zone
- An ultra violet image
- An infra red image

As part of your pre-employment checks, we will also be required to obtain satisfactory, written references. Please ensure that the referee details which you provide on your application form are correct. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent line manager. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

• Person specification and job description (PDF, 464.4KB)
• SWLP Candidate information (PDF, 672.4KB)
• Referee Contact details form (PDF, 200.6KB)