Specialist Biomedical Scientist (predominant nights)

St. George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital in London is looking for a qualified Biochemist to join their team. The successful candidate will hold an honours degree in a biological science and HCPC registration. Key responsibilities include supervising lab activities and ensuring quality management. Ideal candidates will have experience with Beckman analysers and excellent analytical skills. The role offers a supportive work environment and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Equity and equal opportunities promotion

Confidential Disability Advice Line support

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration is mandatory.
• Proven experience post HCPC registration is required.
• Experience with biochemistry work is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Participate in out of hours working in Clinical Biochemistry.
• Supervise laboratory activities.
• Ensure quality management systems are maintained.

Skills

Practical specialist analytical skills

Competence in PC word processing

Accuracy and attention to detail

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Honours degree in a biological science

IBMS Specialist Diploma in Biochemistry

Tools

Beckman Coulter analysers

Remisol Middleware

WinPath LIMS

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See attached Job description and persons specification document attached.

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Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

• An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
• HCPC Registration
• Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Biochemistry or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
• Biochemistry work experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Knowledge of health and safety issues Experience of quality management systems
• Experience with Beckman Coulter Biochemistry analysers

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Practical specialist analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
• Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
• Able to work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
• Intermediate level of computer skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Use of enhanced

Other relevant requirements

Essential criteria

• Participation and experience in out of hours working in Clinical Biochemistry
• Supervisory experience
• Work experience with Beckman AU5812 and DxI9000 analysers
• Experience with Remisol Middleware
• Experience with WinPath LIMS

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.

Disability Advice Line: SWL Recruitment Hub is committed to promoting equity and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We believe that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even more positive impact on the people we serve. For support with job opportunities and reasonable adjustments contact our Confidential Disability Advice Line at:

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Text: 07501066267

Email: [e-mail].

Our confidential answering service is available after 5pm.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

• Job description and person specifications (DOC, 250.0KB)
• SWL Pathology Candidate information (PDF, 672.4KB)
• Referee Contact details form (PDF, 200.6KB)