Job summary
As Part of the commissioning of the Hertfordshire and West Essex (HWE) Pathology service HSL will establish a new hub laboratory based at 7 Croxley Park, Watford. This newly developed hub laboratory will provide pathology testing across a range of disciplines including Sample Reception, Biochemistry, Haematology, Routine Coagulation and Microbiology.
The HSL laboratory services will be supported by wider facilities including stores, courier control, general HSL offices and a staff breakout/kitchen area and will provide parking facilities for HSL staff and visitors.The hub laboratory is enhanced by the wider Business Park facilities which include bus access from local Watford stations, cafeteria and on-site gym set within parkland surroundings".
The Halo, HSLs flagship suite of laboratories spread over 11 floors, is home to more than 1,000 staff working within a connected suite of laboratories. The pioneering work conducted at the Halo is seamlessly linked to our group national network of hub and spoke laboratories throughout the UK.
We combine The Doctors Laboratorys long standing, specialist pathology expertise with the Royal Free London and UCLHs internationally recognised heritage of continual research, development and academic excellence. We maintain rigorously high standards of quality, while also delivering efficiencies to healthcare through careful workforce planning, pioneering technology, and significant investment in infrastructure and IT.
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
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 allowance-28 days
Flexible
working hours 37.5 hours standard working week
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
role will be based at Croxley Park, Watford, WD18 8YA, however the first 12-18
months the post will be based at The Halo Building, WC1H 9AX while preparations
are made to transfer service to Croxley Park.
Investigation and analysis
of patient and
environmental samples by
the application of microbiological, biological, serological
and gene-probe/molecular technology, utilising the most up to date
scientific methods in
conjunction with traditional
methods of culture,
microscopy, antigen/antibody-complex
and molecular diagnostics
and MALDI- TOF
for microbial ID
& Undertake nucleic acid amplification technique analysis of
pathogens.
The post holder will be required to work within
any section of microbiology/pathology including the high level isolation
pathology laboratory. 24/7 working, weekends and bank holidays
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.
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
Training and Education
Multidisciplinary Training as required
To maintain own personal
development and attend departmental meetings as required.
To maintain registration with
the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and participate in a recognised
CPD scheme.
To take an active interest in
and keep abreast of developments in the discipline.
To further develop junior
colleagues by assisting in the training of SpRs, trainee HCS and MLA
staff, and to undertake,
complete, and sign off all competencies associated with these grades.
Investigate environmental
samples for multi drug resistant hospital acquire infections e.g.
.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
role will be based at Croxley Park, Watford, WD18 8YA, however the first 12-18
months the post will be based at The Halo Building, WC1H 9AX while preparations
are made to transfer service to Croxley Park.
Investigation and analysis
of patient and
environmental samples by
the application of microbiological, biological, serological
and gene-probe/molecular technology, utilising the most up to date
scientific methods in
conjunction with traditional
methods of culture,
microscopy, antigen/antibody-complex
and molecular diagnostics
and MALDI- TOF
for microbial ID
& Undertake nucleic acid amplification technique analysis of
pathogens.
The post holder will be required to work within
any section of microbiology/pathology including the high level isolation
pathology laboratory. 24/7 working, weekends and bank holidays
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.
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
Training and Education
Multidisciplinary Training as required
To maintain own personal
development and attend departmental meetings as required.
To maintain registration with
the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and participate in a recognised
CPD scheme.
To take an active interest in
and keep abreast of developments in the discipline.
To further develop junior
colleagues by assisting in the training of SpRs, trainee HCS and MLA
staff, and to undertake,
complete, and sign off all competencies associated with these grades.
Investigate environmental
samples for multi drug resistant hospital acquire infections e.g.
.
Person Specification
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
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- 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.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc /MSc or equivalent
- IBMS / ACB Portfolio / FRC Path
- Registration with HCPC
- Registered with the IBMS or ACB CPD scheme
Person Specification
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
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- 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.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
