Job summary
As a BMS within the department you could find yourself working on a number of cutting edge techniques in the daily running of the laboratory, this includes working in a state of the art CL3 laboratory, carrying out Rapid Diagnostic Methods, the chance to attend consultant lead seminars and case studies, and the chance to work with the extensive range of samples processed at the Halo.
The Main Duties of a BMS include but are not limited to, performing Real Time PCR assays, using the BD Phoenix system for automated identification and susceptibility testing, working on the BD KIESTRA TLA and MALDI TOF systems, operating Beckman Coulter and Copan instrumentation and analysers such as SediMax, AutionMax and EntericBio.
Other responsibilities will include querying specimens for microbiological investigations and carrying out laboratory testing according to defined protocols, to ensure that specimen and request form details are correct and discuss ambiguous test requests with senior scientists or clinicians and to answer enquiries from health care professionals at the hospital or in the community.
Main duties of the job
Within infection sciences staff are encouraged to bring forth their own ideas and suggestions for service improvement and there is a strong focus on promoting a task-orientated culture aimed at supporting confidence and staff empowerment.
The laboratory is also undertaking a number of projects to support and promote a continuous process of development and improvement. BMS staff, alongside others, are offered opportunities to partake in project work and undertake a number of training activities, both of which are intended to develop initiative and incentive throughout the department as a whole.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for people that want to make a difference, candidates with sound analytical skills, capable of assessing any situation from a variety of perspectives. Someone who is willing to take responsibility and go that bit further in order to provide the world-class pathology service we aim to maintain.
Upon completion of departmental competencies Proficient Biomedical Scientists are rewarded with a salary of up to £50,000. HSL also complete annual performance related salary reviews and offer a competitive annual leave allowance.
At HSL, there is potential to work alternative working hours that suit you. Whilst an amount of late and weekend shift work will be required, the Flexible Working scheme does offer staff the opportunity to negotiate a shift pattern that benefits both HSL and the individual.
About us
At HSL we
offer a variety of excellent staff benefits including:
Training
and development opportunities supporting professional development
Annual
performance related salary review
No
banding restrictions: As we are a private company we are not restricted
by salary bandings and so are able to negotiate appropriate salaries based on
experience. This also means that annual salary reviews do not hit a band
ceiling.
Discounted gym membership we have a corporate gym membership scheme
with Better Gyms
Cash
healthcare plan cash back on a variety of healthcare costs including
dentist and opticians
Sick Pay
Entitlement 5 paid days in the first year of employment, 20
days thereafter
Permanent
Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover
Life
Assurance providing salary continuation for long term
illness (six months qualifying period)
Employee
Assistance Programme supporting staff wellbeing
Season
Ticket Loan Scheme interest free loan for the cost of annual travel
ticket
Perkbox
Access to additional staff perks and benefits such as high street discounts
Company
Pension Scheme company and staff contributions which
increase with service
Competitive
annual leave allowance28 days
Flexible
working hours 37.5 hours standard working week
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties:
To include, but not be restricted to, the following duties:
- Participate in all areas of laboratory bench work, whilst adhering to standard operating procedures and participating in their regular review and update.
- Multidisciplinary working within the HLIUPL
- Molecular diagnostics and amplification technique analysis of pathogens including screening of Gram negative resistance profiles
- Communicate patients results and answer enquiries from health care professionals providing information regarding appropriate investigations required and explanation of results, within departmental guidelines and professional code of conduct.
- Interpret clinical information and use scientific knowledge to process specimens for appropriate tests, seeking advice from senior staff and clinicians when necessary.
- Undertake specimen preparation and analysis for bacteria, fungi and parasites. This includes preparation of stained smears, use of the microscope, antibiotic sensitivity testing, also utilising molecular and semi and fully automated techniques and diagnostic kits.
- Investigate environmental samples for multi drug resistant hospital acquired infections e.g. MRSA.
- Operate and maintain analytical equipment in the department.
- Evaluate and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.
- Interpret complex scientific data and enter test results on pathology computer system
- Check reports for further action by the Microbiology Clinicians.
- Authorise reports as delegated within departmental policy.
- Replace stocks of consumables and reagents when required and inform the Section Leader if back-up stocks are low.
- To assist when required in the preparation of documentation for UKAS (ISO) accreditation.
- Able to solve complex problems within work area, but advise both clinicians and senior staff of any clinical and managerial issues
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties:
To include, but not be restricted to, the following duties:
- Participate in all areas of laboratory bench work, whilst adhering to standard operating procedures and participating in their regular review and update.
- Multidisciplinary working within the HLIUPL
- Molecular diagnostics and amplification technique analysis of pathogens including screening of Gram negative resistance profiles
- Communicate patients results and answer enquiries from health care professionals providing information regarding appropriate investigations required and explanation of results, within departmental guidelines and professional code of conduct.
- Interpret clinical information and use scientific knowledge to process specimens for appropriate tests, seeking advice from senior staff and clinicians when necessary.
- Undertake specimen preparation and analysis for bacteria, fungi and parasites. This includes preparation of stained smears, use of the microscope, antibiotic sensitivity testing, also utilising molecular and semi and fully automated techniques and diagnostic kits.
- Investigate environmental samples for multi drug resistant hospital acquired infections e.g. MRSA.
- Operate and maintain analytical equipment in the department.
- Evaluate and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.
- Interpret complex scientific data and enter test results on pathology computer system
- Check reports for further action by the Microbiology Clinicians.
- Authorise reports as delegated within departmental policy.
- Replace stocks of consumables and reagents when required and inform the Section Leader if back-up stocks are low.
- To assist when required in the preparation of documentation for UKAS (ISO) accreditation.
- Able to solve complex problems within work area, but advise both clinicians and senior staff of any clinical and managerial issues
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational skills.
- Work accurately, neatly and efficiently. Attention to detail is very important.
- Work as part of a team.
- Keyboard skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite. .
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- Work on own initiative
- Communicate efficiently with other members of the laboratory in English both verbally and in writing.
- Use of laboratory equipment relevant to the specialty
- Demonstrate experience of working to a laboratory Quality Management System.
Experience
Essential
- Theoretical and practical knowledge in all disciplines of pathology relevant to its multidisciplinary nature.
- Previous experience in a relevant laboratory, and proficiency in techniques appropriate to the discipline
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc /MSc or equivalent
- IBMS / ACB Portfolio / FRC Path Registration with HCPC
- Registered with the IBMS or ACB CPD scheme
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational skills.
- Work accurately, neatly and efficiently. Attention to detail is very important.
- Work as part of a team.
- Keyboard skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite. .
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- Work on own initiative
- Communicate efficiently with other members of the laboratory in English both verbally and in writing.
- Use of laboratory equipment relevant to the specialty
- Demonstrate experience of working to a laboratory Quality Management System.
Experience
Essential
- Theoretical and practical knowledge in all disciplines of pathology relevant to its multidisciplinary nature.
- Previous experience in a relevant laboratory, and proficiency in techniques appropriate to the discipline
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc /MSc or equivalent
- IBMS / ACB Portfolio / FRC Path Registration with HCPC
- Registered with the IBMS or ACB CPD scheme
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).
