Biomedical Scientist

Job description

Job responsibilities

At Synnovis, we are currently shaping the future of pathology services by creating a world-leading Hub and Spoke pathology network with our NHS partners. A large part of this modernisation will involve moving 70% of our services to a purpose-built, state-of-the-art Hub laboratory in the heart of London. For now, the job you are applying for will be based at one of our hospital sites. However, from 1 April 2024, our people and services will start to move to our Hub laboratory in Blackfriars, Southwark, SE1, with some work remaining in refurbished essential services laboratories across our hospital network, focusing on the rapid turnover of urgent tests. Please do ask your recruiting manager if you wish to find out more.

• To safely handle, use or dispose of blood, urine, faeces, other body tissue, hazardous and/or radioactive chemicals.
• To undertake preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment prior to them being used for patient investigations.
• To carry out first-line equipment and method troubleshooting, advising the line manager of situations requiring further action.
• To prepare, store, and use reagents required for laboratory investigations.
• To perform manual, semi-automated, and fully automated laboratory investigations.
• To measure and monitor the accuracy and imprecision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.
• To undertake technical validation of the results from laboratory investigations to ensure accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols and quality procedures.
• To undertake preliminary fault-finding and corrective action when the quality control procedures indicate a loss of performance.
• To report to the Section Manager any instance or event which may cause a service delivery failure.

• To undertake method and laboratory instrument evaluation as directed by the Section Manager.
• To participate in research and development as directed by the Section Manager/Consultant Clinical Scientist.
• To keep up to date with current scientific and technical developments, including through participation in scientific meetings if appropriate.

• Provide approved departmental information and advice to other biomedical professionals and refer on to appropriate specialists requests for information outside their area of responsibility.

• Maintain the quality assurance procedures of the department. Measure and monitor the accuracy and imprecision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.
• To carry out audits to highlight deficiencies in the pre-examination, examination, and post-examination processes, as required by the Section Manager.
• To monitor turnaround times of laboratory investigations and act on information to improve the service provided.
• To participate in audits of the Quality Management System.

• Work within the Departmental Health and Safety Code of Practice, maintaining awareness of hazards inherent in the laboratory and using adequate precautions at all times.
• To report any adverse incidents as set out in the Trusts Adverse Incident Policy.
• Maintain laboratory equipment in a safe, clean working condition. Maintenance schedules should be performed as outlined in relevant SOPs. Equipment should be decontaminated, and a permit to work certificate issued to engineers prior to servicing. Refrigerator, freezer, and water bath temperatures should be logged daily, and fume cupboards weekly.
• To participate in the review of policies and procedures, COSHH, and workplace risk assessments.

• Develop knowledge of the significance of medical laboratory work in order to offer the best possible service to the user.
• Understand own role and be aware of the management structure of the department.
• Contribute to service initiatives within the laboratory setting.

• To comply with local and national policies for the safe, secure, and confidential processing and storage of patient and other laboratory information.
• To use the Laboratory Information System according to the authorised protocols.
• To maintain the integrity and accuracy of laboratory databases.

• To support and participate in staff training and development.
• To participate in the supervision of the work and performance monitoring of trainees, Biomedical Scientists, and students in the procedures for which the post holder is responsible.

• To ensure that records are kept up to date and stored safely to ensure compliance with good work practices required for the standards of UKAS.
• To ensure that all results are reported within the agreed turnaround time and to take appropriate action, for example, communicating appropriately with colleagues and managers.
• To use departmental resources efficiently and advise the Section Manager when stocks of reagents and consumables are approaching minimum stock levels.

Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland and the NHS, including sites at Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust and Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver and transform pathology services across South East London.

The partnership provides services to 1.7 million people living in South East London, as well as to hundreds of thousands of patients from outside the region who use local healthcare services.

The partnership provides diagnostics, testing, and digital pathology for hospital trusts, GP services, and other healthcare providers.

Kings College Hospital Foundation Trust is one of the UKs leading NHS Foundation Trusts in specialist teaching. Kings has various divisions, including Neurosciences, Haematology, Cancer, and Cardiovascular sciences, where there are unlimited opportunities to develop and perfect your career.

Over the last 170 years, Kings has delivered nothing but world-class service to all its patients, from deprived communities to some of the wealthiest in London.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc degree in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
• HCPC State Registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• IBMS Specialist Portfolio
• MSc degree in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Previous laboratory experience in a Reference Biochemistry laboratory
• Working as a member of a team

Desirable

• At least 1 year post registration experience
• Evidence of problem solving in laboratory medicine
• Experience in the use of LC-MS/MS

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of general Reference Biochemistry laboratory tests
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Basic use of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge of the Quality Management System and the use of Quality Control and External Quality Assurance

Desirable

• Knowledge of chromatography and immunoassay theory related to specialist Clinical Biochemistry laboratory tests
• Ability to amend complex documents

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Synnovis Analytics

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

Employer's website

http://www.synnovis.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)