Job summary
- The post holder will act as an experienced Specialist Registered Biomedical Scientist to contribute to providing a professional clinical laboratory service as an aid to effective diagnosis and treatment.
- Able to perform all core scientific and interpretive work, which corresponds to the training and qualifications of a Registered Biomedical Scientist.
- To contribute to the provision of specialist clinical scientific services to patients that may include research and audit samples.
- You will be required to work in the satellite laboratory at Harefield Hospital according to the departmental rota.
- You will be required to participate in a half day Saturday morning rota.
Main duties of the job
- To provide and receive highly complex information to inform work colleagues or external contacts, other departments, GPs and visitors to the department. This may include providing advice, explanation of results and instruction.
- To safely handle, use and dispose of patient blood, urine, faeces, other body tissue, and hazardous and/or radioactive chemicals.
- To be familiar with the ACDP requirements for the handling of dangerous pathogens, and to apply this knowledge in order to safely handle these dangerous pathogens in containment level 3 laboratory.
- To plan and prioritise your scientific workload on a day-to-day basis.
- To become proficient in designated areas of diagnostic work within the department and to provide a comprehensive and appropriate laboratory service to patients and staff.
- To understand and follow the laboratory standard operational and health and safety policies and procedures and ensure that safe working practices are maintained according to standard operating procedures.
- Provide a high level of support in the provision of service on the Harefield site by
- Working on that site when required to do so
- Undertaking any Histology for that site including selection of tissue for frozen sections under direction of the remote pathologist
- Training other BMS' to carry out any urgent work on that site including use of the Aperio slide scanning system and selection of tissue for frozen sections.
- Ensure the Quality Management system for that site is maintained.
About us
Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals joined Guy's and St Thomas' in February 2021 and is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. Weprovide treatment for people with heart and lung disease, including rare and complex conditions, offering some of the most sophisticated treatment that is available anywhere in the world.
Our integrated approach to caring for patients from before birth, through childhood, adolescence and into adulthood and old age has been replicated around the world and has gained Royal Brompton and Harefield an international reputation as a leader in heart and lung diagnosis, treatment and research.
We are working in partnership with King's Health Partners, to deliver our vision of creating a new centre of excellence, which will be the global leader in the research into and treatment of heart and lung disease, in patients from pre-birth to old age.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To safely handle, use and dispose of patient blood, urine, faeces, other body tissue, and hazardous and/or radioactive chemicals.
- To be familiar with the ACDP requirements for the handling of dangerous pathogens, and to apply this knowledge in order to safely handle these dangerous pathogens in containment level 3 laboratory.
- To plan and prioritise your scientific workload on a day-to-day basis.
- To become proficient in designated areas of diagnostic work within the department and to provide a comprehensive and appropriate laboratory service to patients and staff.
- To understand and follow the laboratory standard operational and health and safety policies and procedures and ensure that safe working practices are maintained according to standard operating procedures.
- To adapt to new methodology or working practices when required, due to changing circumstances.
- Provide a high level of support in the provision of service on the Harefield site by
- Working on that site when required to do so
- Undertaking any Histology for that site including selection of tissue for frozen sections under direction of the remote pathologist
- Training other BMS to carry out any urgent work on that site including use of the Aperio slide scanning system and selection of tissue for frozen sections.
- Ensure the Quality Management system for that site is maintained.
- To perform internal quality control and external quality assessment procedures and to report problems to the relevant senior Biomedical Scientist.
- To participate fully in the Departments quality assurance and audit programmes and assist in maintaining appropriate internal and external quality assurance records.
- To assist with the review and updating of departmental documents (e.g. SOPs and risk assessments) for all aspects of the activity of the department.
- To assist with the review and updating of current COSHH assessments and COSSH assessments on all new substances being introduced to the laboratory.
- To assist and participate in the research activities of the department.
- After suitable training, be able to screen non gynaecological cytopathology smears and recognise abnormal cellular content, reporting to the Consultant any potentially malignant changes.
- After suitable training be able to perform differential leucocyte cell counts on appropriate cytology fluids.
- To operate, maintain and calibrate highly complex analytical equipment in accordance with departmental and manufacturers policies and procedures and to make judgements on how to proceed in the event of a failure. Troubleshoot faults and take appropriate action when necessary.
- To resolve problems arising from routine work activities and refer unresolved problems to the relevant senior biomedical scientist.
- To work unsupervised in a section of the laboratory and organize own work tasks or activities, co-ordinate biomedical support workers, and take responsibility for work done, some of which might be ongoing.
- To ensure that any work performed is carried out to the appropriate and agreed standards of timeliness, internal quality control and external assessment and accreditation authorities.
- To participate in the development, assessment, and introduction of new techniques, working practices and equipment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To safely handle, use and dispose of patient blood, urine, faeces, other body tissue, and hazardous and/or radioactive chemicals.
- To be familiar with the ACDP requirements for the handling of dangerous pathogens, and to apply this knowledge in order to safely handle these dangerous pathogens in containment level 3 laboratory.
- To plan and prioritise your scientific workload on a day-to-day basis.
- To become proficient in designated areas of diagnostic work within the department and to provide a comprehensive and appropriate laboratory service to patients and staff.
- To understand and follow the laboratory standard operational and health and safety policies and procedures and ensure that safe working practices are maintained according to standard operating procedures.
- To adapt to new methodology or working practices when required, due to changing circumstances.
- Provide a high level of support in the provision of service on the Harefield site by
- Working on that site when required to do so
- Undertaking any Histology for that site including selection of tissue for frozen sections under direction of the remote pathologist
- Training other BMS to carry out any urgent work on that site including use of the Aperio slide scanning system and selection of tissue for frozen sections.
- Ensure the Quality Management system for that site is maintained.
- To perform internal quality control and external quality assessment procedures and to report problems to the relevant senior Biomedical Scientist.
- To participate fully in the Departments quality assurance and audit programmes and assist in maintaining appropriate internal and external quality assurance records.
- To assist with the review and updating of departmental documents (e.g. SOPs and risk assessments) for all aspects of the activity of the department.
- To assist with the review and updating of current COSHH assessments and COSSH assessments on all new substances being introduced to the laboratory.
- To assist and participate in the research activities of the department.
- After suitable training, be able to screen non gynaecological cytopathology smears and recognise abnormal cellular content, reporting to the Consultant any potentially malignant changes.
- After suitable training be able to perform differential leucocyte cell counts on appropriate cytology fluids.
- To operate, maintain and calibrate highly complex analytical equipment in accordance with departmental and manufacturers policies and procedures and to make judgements on how to proceed in the event of a failure. Troubleshoot faults and take appropriate action when necessary.
- To resolve problems arising from routine work activities and refer unresolved problems to the relevant senior biomedical scientist.
- To work unsupervised in a section of the laboratory and organize own work tasks or activities, co-ordinate biomedical support workers, and take responsibility for work done, some of which might be ongoing.
- To ensure that any work performed is carried out to the appropriate and agreed standards of timeliness, internal quality control and external assessment and accreditation authorities.
- To participate in the development, assessment, and introduction of new techniques, working practices and equipment.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
Desirable
- Working on Specialist portfolio
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Able to perform all core scientific and interpretive work unsupervised
Desirable
- Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and resolve problems arising from routine work activities
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of work practices in different areas of the department
Desirable
- Awareness of current new developments
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
Desirable
- Working on Specialist portfolio
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Able to perform all core scientific and interpretive work unsupervised
Desirable
- Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and resolve problems arising from routine work activities
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of work practices in different areas of the department
Desirable
- Awareness of current new developments
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
