Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Biochemistry within the NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership (ESEL).
We are looking for a strong team player with a positive attitude to working in a flexible manner, committed to supporting the clinical services of the Trust and meeting the needs of our patients by participating in an Agenda for Change shift system.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will play a key support role within Biochemistry laboratory, contributing to the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of diagnostic services.
They will work as part of the technical and scientific team, undertaking a range of pre-analytical and support tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the department. The post holder will take direction from Senior Biomedical Scientists and provide assistance to Operational Leads in the continuous improvement and transformation of laboratory services.
Key responsibilities will include:o Technical and Scientifico Laboratory Informaticso Quality and Governanceo Trainingo Financial and Resource Managemento Health and Safetyo Research and Development
About us
The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.
The Pathology Partnership was formed in May 2021. Between 2021 and 2024 the Partnership undertook a complex transformation programme to establish a single network of laboratories, underpinned by a single Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and single Quality Management System (QMS).
The Partnership has a main hub laboratory at the Royal London Hospital and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at the six other hospital sites served by the Partnership.
The Partnership has three operational divisions:
Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry
Microbiology and Virology
Cellular Pathology and Cancer Diagnostics
The 2024/25 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £121m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 860 WTE.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within the Pathology Partnership and Barts Health at this band
Job description
Job responsibilities
*PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE* If you require further information or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact: Ashraf Ghahani, Special Bicohemistry Opeartional Lead via Telephone on 02032460407or email Ashraf.Ghahani@nhs.net
Please note: -
All staff identified as AT-RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritised accordingly. Priority will initially be given to Barts Health employees. This does not apply to Comprehensive Local Research Network (CLRN) roles.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate. To demonstrate our commitment we use the disability symbols on NHS Jobs.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date, once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.
All new appointments (excluding all Medical & Dental doctors) are subject to 6 months probation period.
In submitting an application form, you authorise Barts Health to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.
All vacancies followed by INTERNAL ONLY, have been classified as an internal role and only internal candidates will be considered.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage we will contact you via NHS Jobs e-Mail and text message with details of your interview. Please continue to check your e-Mails and also your NHS Jobs account for correspondence.
Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below
Job description
Job responsibilities
*PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE* If you require further information or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact: Ashraf Ghahani, Special Bicohemistry Opeartional Lead via Telephone on 02032460407or email Ashraf.Ghahani@nhs.net
Please note: -
All staff identified as AT-RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritised accordingly. Priority will initially be given to Barts Health employees. This does not apply to Comprehensive Local Research Network (CLRN) roles.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate. To demonstrate our commitment we use the disability symbols on NHS Jobs.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date, once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.
All new appointments (excluding all Medical & Dental doctors) are subject to 6 months probation period.
In submitting an application form, you authorise Barts Health to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.
All vacancies followed by INTERNAL ONLY, have been classified as an internal role and only internal candidates will be considered.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage we will contact you via NHS Jobs e-Mail and text message with details of your interview. Please continue to check your e-Mails and also your NHS Jobs account for correspondence.
Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- BSc in a Scientific related subject
- IBMS accredited BSc in Biomedical Science
Experience
Essential
- Minimum One year experience of working in a busy, acute medical blood sciences laboratory environment
- Has experience at preparing laboratory reagents for general use.
- Has experienced monitoring laboratory apparatus and temperature controlled storage units.
- Demonstrate an ability to cope with competing priorities
- Demonstrates an ability to respond to change
Desirable
- Experience interacting with and able to perform basic operator maintenance onoc8000 (Roche Diagnostics) oc8100 (Roche Diagnostics) op701 (Roche Diagnostics) oOsmometer 3320 (Advance oInstruments Inc.) oD-100 (BioRad Laboratories) oOC-Sensor Pledia oAQT90 (Radiometer) oABL90 Flex (Radiometer) oABL800 series (Radiometer) oClinitek Status (Siemens) oi-Stat1 (Abbott) oi-Stat Alinity (Abbott) oFreestyle Precision Pro (Abbott) oAccuchek Informa II the named equipment; oc8000 (Roche Diagnostics) oc8100 (Roche Diagnostics) op701 (Roche Diagnostics) oOsmometer 3320 (Advance Instruments Inc.) oD-100 (BioRad Laboratories) oAQT90 (Radiometer) oABL90 Flex (Radiometer) oABL800 series (Radiometer) oClinitek Status (Siemens) oi-Stat1 (Abbott) oi-Stat Alinity (Abbott) oFreestyle Precision Pro (Abbott) oAccuchek Informa II (Roche diagnostics) oDCA Vantage (Siemens)(Roche odiagnostics) oDCA Vantage (Siemens). oExperienced using the following named oIT systems oWinPath Enterprise (Clinisys). oInfinity (Cobas Middleware (Roche) oCobas Inventory Management oSystem (Roche Diagnostics) oQ-Pulse (Ideagen) o AQURE (Radiometer.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role of the assistant practitioner.
- Knowledge of patient confidentiality requirements
- Awareness of Equal Opportunity and diversity issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of the requirements to safely.
- Package and dispatch biologically hazardous samples
- Knowledge of quality assurance checks
- Perform on samples and laboratory equipment
- Aware of Safety requirements in a laboratory
- Aware of the quality management system.
Skills
Essential
- Literate and numerate.
- Good communication skills and ability to comprehend and give clear statements that are understood by patients/staff.
- Able to follow instructions and learn standard techniques
- Methodical and organized
- Manual dexterity
- Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail, even under pressure
- Ability to meet deadlines in a busy environment
- Good keyboard/VDU skills Physical skills: including hand-eye coordination, dexterity and manipulation
- Able to plan, manage and prioritise own workload ensuring completion in a timely and accurate manner
Personal and people development
Essential
- Willing to accept instructions and direction from others.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Commitment to team working and the development of others.
- Hold no reservations about handling infected material in accordance with H&S policies
Communication
Essential
- Pleasant, helpful and confident manner
- Even tempered, polite and tolerant.
- Reliable, conscientious, demonstrates motivation
- Flexible working as required and good attendance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- BSc in a Scientific related subject
- IBMS accredited BSc in Biomedical Science
Experience
Essential
- Minimum One year experience of working in a busy, acute medical blood sciences laboratory environment
- Has experience at preparing laboratory reagents for general use.
- Has experienced monitoring laboratory apparatus and temperature controlled storage units.
- Demonstrate an ability to cope with competing priorities
- Demonstrates an ability to respond to change
Desirable
- Experience interacting with and able to perform basic operator maintenance onoc8000 (Roche Diagnostics) oc8100 (Roche Diagnostics) op701 (Roche Diagnostics) oOsmometer 3320 (Advance oInstruments Inc.) oD-100 (BioRad Laboratories) oOC-Sensor Pledia oAQT90 (Radiometer) oABL90 Flex (Radiometer) oABL800 series (Radiometer) oClinitek Status (Siemens) oi-Stat1 (Abbott) oi-Stat Alinity (Abbott) oFreestyle Precision Pro (Abbott) oAccuchek Informa II the named equipment; oc8000 (Roche Diagnostics) oc8100 (Roche Diagnostics) op701 (Roche Diagnostics) oOsmometer 3320 (Advance Instruments Inc.) oD-100 (BioRad Laboratories) oAQT90 (Radiometer) oABL90 Flex (Radiometer) oABL800 series (Radiometer) oClinitek Status (Siemens) oi-Stat1 (Abbott) oi-Stat Alinity (Abbott) oFreestyle Precision Pro (Abbott) oAccuchek Informa II (Roche diagnostics) oDCA Vantage (Siemens)(Roche odiagnostics) oDCA Vantage (Siemens). oExperienced using the following named oIT systems oWinPath Enterprise (Clinisys). oInfinity (Cobas Middleware (Roche) oCobas Inventory Management oSystem (Roche Diagnostics) oQ-Pulse (Ideagen) o AQURE (Radiometer.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role of the assistant practitioner.
- Knowledge of patient confidentiality requirements
- Awareness of Equal Opportunity and diversity issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of the requirements to safely.
- Package and dispatch biologically hazardous samples
- Knowledge of quality assurance checks
- Perform on samples and laboratory equipment
- Aware of Safety requirements in a laboratory
- Aware of the quality management system.
Skills
Essential
- Literate and numerate.
- Good communication skills and ability to comprehend and give clear statements that are understood by patients/staff.
- Able to follow instructions and learn standard techniques
- Methodical and organized
- Manual dexterity
- Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail, even under pressure
- Ability to meet deadlines in a busy environment
- Good keyboard/VDU skills Physical skills: including hand-eye coordination, dexterity and manipulation
- Able to plan, manage and prioritise own workload ensuring completion in a timely and accurate manner
Personal and people development
Essential
- Willing to accept instructions and direction from others.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Commitment to team working and the development of others.
- Hold no reservations about handling infected material in accordance with H&S policies
Communication
Essential
- Pleasant, helpful and confident manner
- Even tempered, polite and tolerant.
- Reliable, conscientious, demonstrates motivation
- Flexible working as required and good attendance
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).
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).
