Job summary
We have a vacancy for a Senior Biomedical Scientist (Night Shift Supervisor) role in our Blood Sciences department at the Halo, 1 Mabledon Place, Central London.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to supervise and participate in the out-of-hours rota to support the needs of the 24/7 service covering the disciplines of Biochemistry, Haematology, Immunology and Virology. The ideal candidate will supervise the biomedical scientists and support staff to ensure the highest level of professional, service and technical standards in the departments are maintained. Duties will also include managing QMG processes and training.
Successful candidate must have an MSc.
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
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
To supervise and participate in the out-of-hours operation of various areas in Automated Blood Sciences
as directed by the Night Shift Manager, working in collaboration with the senior scientific staff in providing
an efficient and effective service within the resources available and to ensure the maintenance of scientific
standards of HSL. Investigation and analysis of samples by the application of techniques and testing in
the following sections: Routine Haematology and Coagulation, Biochemistry, Immunology, Virology and
associated areas. The post holder will be required to work within any section of the department including
core and unsocial hours as required.
1. To supervise various grades of scientific and support staff
2. To ensure staffing levels are optimised for the requirements of the department. In conjunction
with the section heads to maintain staff rosters to cover the operating hours of the department.
3. To participate in all areas of laboratory bench work, whilst adhering to standard operating
procedures and participating in their regular review and update.
4. To participate in multidisciplinary and flexible working as required.
5. To assist in the recruitment, interview and selection of relevant staff.
6. To communicate patients results and answer enquiries from health care professionals within the
hospital and in the community, providing information regarding appropriate investigations
required and explanation of results, within departmental guidelines and professional code of
conduct, recognising own boundaries.
7. To interpret clinical information and use scientific knowledge to process specimens for
appropriate tests, seeking advice from senior staff and clinicians when necessary.
8. Undertake specimen preparation and analysis for a range of sample types.
9. To participate in departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the
department.
10. To operate and maintain analytical equipment in the department.
11. To evaluate and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using
appropriate quality control procedures.
12. To interpret laboratory results and take appropriate actions in line with laboratory policies and
procedures for authorising results, adding approved predefined clinically relevant comments,
referring results for an expert opinion and clinical interpretation.
13. To check reports for further action by the Clinicians, and to authorise reports as delegated within
HSL departmental policy.
14. To assist in the evaluation of new equipment and advise the head of service, senior scientific
colleagues on the need for new equipment and maintenance of existing equipment.
15. To ensure that the department meets all the standards required by CPA/UKAS and to participate
in the regular review of all the procedures performed in the laboratory including the establishment
and monitoring of effective internal and external Quality Control and Quality Assurance schemes.
16. To provide leadership, motivation and support staff within the department.
17. To handle, use and dispose of blood, urine, faeces other body tissue and hazardous chemicals in
a safe manner
18. To carry out advanced equipment and method troubleshooting, advise Night Shift Manager
and/or Head of Departments of situations requiring further action, work with Service Engineers on
fault resolution.
19. To act as the link between Night Service Manager and night shift staffs.
20. To liaise with appropriate Heads of Department (UCLH/TDL) in order to ensure that the highest
levels of service are maintained.
21. To be fully familiar with the laboratory IT system, pre/post and automated analytical equipment,
and its appropriate utilisation in the provision of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To supervise and participate in the out-of-hours operation of various areas in Automated Blood Sciences
as directed by the Night Shift Manager, working in collaboration with the senior scientific staff in providing
an efficient and effective service within the resources available and to ensure the maintenance of scientific
standards of HSL. Investigation and analysis of samples by the application of techniques and testing in
the following sections: Routine Haematology and Coagulation, Biochemistry, Immunology, Virology and
associated areas. The post holder will be required to work within any section of the department including
core and unsocial hours as required.
1. To supervise various grades of scientific and support staff
2. To ensure staffing levels are optimised for the requirements of the department. In conjunction
with the section heads to maintain staff rosters to cover the operating hours of the department.
3. To participate in all areas of laboratory bench work, whilst adhering to standard operating
procedures and participating in their regular review and update.
4. To participate in multidisciplinary and flexible working as required.
5. To assist in the recruitment, interview and selection of relevant staff.
6. To communicate patients results and answer enquiries from health care professionals within the
hospital and in the community, providing information regarding appropriate investigations
required and explanation of results, within departmental guidelines and professional code of
conduct, recognising own boundaries.
7. To interpret clinical information and use scientific knowledge to process specimens for
appropriate tests, seeking advice from senior staff and clinicians when necessary.
8. Undertake specimen preparation and analysis for a range of sample types.
9. To participate in departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the
department.
10. To operate and maintain analytical equipment in the department.
11. To evaluate and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using
appropriate quality control procedures.
12. To interpret laboratory results and take appropriate actions in line with laboratory policies and
procedures for authorising results, adding approved predefined clinically relevant comments,
referring results for an expert opinion and clinical interpretation.
13. To check reports for further action by the Clinicians, and to authorise reports as delegated within
HSL departmental policy.
14. To assist in the evaluation of new equipment and advise the head of service, senior scientific
colleagues on the need for new equipment and maintenance of existing equipment.
15. To ensure that the department meets all the standards required by CPA/UKAS and to participate
in the regular review of all the procedures performed in the laboratory including the establishment
and monitoring of effective internal and external Quality Control and Quality Assurance schemes.
16. To provide leadership, motivation and support staff within the department.
17. To handle, use and dispose of blood, urine, faeces other body tissue and hazardous chemicals in
a safe manner
18. To carry out advanced equipment and method troubleshooting, advise Night Shift Manager
and/or Head of Departments of situations requiring further action, work with Service Engineers on
fault resolution.
19. To act as the link between Night Service Manager and night shift staffs.
20. To liaise with appropriate Heads of Department (UCLH/TDL) in order to ensure that the highest
levels of service are maintained.
21. To be fully familiar with the laboratory IT system, pre/post and automated analytical equipment,
and its appropriate utilisation in the provision of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in pathology disciplines consistent with State Registration
- requirement.
- MSc or equivalent experience in a relevant subject
- Current registration with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational skills.
- To work accurately, neatly and efficiently. Attention to detail is very
- important.
- To work in a team.
- Basic Keyboard skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
- To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- To work on own initiative
- To communicate efficiently in English
- Use of laboratory equipment relevant to the specialty
- Experience of utilising statistical analysis software.
- To be able to write and review SOPs
Experience
Essential
- Working in a routine diagnostic laboratory
- Demonstrate experience of working to a laboratory Quality Management System proficiency in relevant techniques
- Minimum 3 years HCPC registration
- Experience of using a Laboratory Information System
- Experience of supervising staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in pathology disciplines consistent with State Registration
- requirement.
- MSc or equivalent experience in a relevant subject
- Current registration with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational skills.
- To work accurately, neatly and efficiently. Attention to detail is very
- important.
- To work in a team.
- Basic Keyboard skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
- To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- To work on own initiative
- To communicate efficiently in English
- Use of laboratory equipment relevant to the specialty
- Experience of utilising statistical analysis software.
- To be able to write and review SOPs
Experience
Essential
- Working in a routine diagnostic laboratory
- Demonstrate experience of working to a laboratory Quality Management System proficiency in relevant techniques
- Minimum 3 years HCPC registration
- Experience of using a Laboratory Information System
- Experience of supervising staff
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).
