Biomedical Scientist (Bank) - Cleveland Clinic, London

Job responsibilities

To help in the smooth and efficient running of a section within the Pathology Department to ensure safe, rapid, timely and accurate reporting of results. Investigation and analysis of samples by the application of techniques and testing that include: Haematology, Coagulation, Biochemistry and Blood Transfusion. The post holder will be required to work within any section of the department including core and unsocial hours as required.

Main Duties: To include, but not be restricted to, the following duties:

1. Participate in all areas of laboratory bench work, whilst adhering to standard operating procedures and participating in their regular review and update.

2. Multidisciplinary working as required.

3. Techniques and testing that include Haematology and morphology, Coagulation, Biochemistry and Immunoassays, and Blood Transfusion (grouping, antibody investigations and compatible unit and product issue).

4. 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.

5. Interpret clinical information and use scientific knowledge to process specimens for appropriate tests, seeking advice from senior staff and clinicians when necessary.

6. Undertake specimen preparation and analysis for a range of sample types.

7. Operate and maintain analytical equipment in the department.

8. Evaluate and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.

9. Interpret complex scientific data and enter test results on pathology computer system.

10. Check reports for further action by clinical staff.

11. Authorise reports as delegated within departmental policy.

12. Replace stocks of consumables and reagents when required and inform the Section Leader if back-up stocks are low.

13. To assist when required in the preparation of documentation for UKAS (ISO) accreditation.

14. Able to solve complex problems within work area, but advise both clinicians and senior staff of any clinical and managerial issues

Training and Education:

1. Multidisciplinary Training as required

2. To maintain own personal development and attend departmental meetings as required.

3. To maintain registration with the HCPC, including a personal development portfolio as proof of competence to practice.

4. To take an active interest in and keep abreast of developments in the discipline.

5. To further develop junior colleagues by assisting in the training of MLA and BMS staff, and to undertake, complete, and sign off all competencies associated with these grades.

Experience

Essential

• Theoretical and practical knowledge in discipline of pathology relevant to role.
• Previous experience in a relevant laboratory, and proficiency in
• techniques appropriate to the discipline

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels
• Well presented and will abide by dress codes
• Demonstrate professionalism and a customer-focused attitude
• Calm under pressure
• Punctual and reliable
• Helpful, friendly and polite
• Flexible and adaptable
• Committed to the corporate quality objectives
• Commercially aware

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.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist
• IBMS Accredited BSc (hons)
• Biomedical Science or equivalent
• Participation in a relevant CPD Scheme e.g. IBMS

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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).