Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, well-motivated and experienced HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly team in the provision of Clinical Biochemistry services at King's College Hospital.
We are seeking a proactive, motivated and enthusiastic Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our team, with a relevant undergraduate degree (including HCPC registration). A higher qualification (i.e. MSc in relevant subject), would be desirable.Accredited to ISO15189 standards, the laboratory is equipped with Abbott Alinity analysers, the OsmoPro Osmometer, Northstar Scientific Xanthochromia analyser and Radiometer ABL90 Flex plus.
This post is a full time, 24/7 standard Synnovis contract and staff should be available when required.
Main duties of the job
As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist you will be responsible for the organisation and functioning of the laboratory, and ensuring that the correct procedures are performed. Working a 37.5 hour week, you will be expected to assist with the day-to-day operation of the laboratory as well as maintaining the high standards of quality and current working practices, including technical problem solving of analytical equipment. Participating in the out-of-hours service, which operates 24/7, is essential
About us
Your development and learning
You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The Synnovis Way Development programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and the Synnovis Academy through which you can receive funding / support for advanced qualifications.
Through our Innovation Accelerator Fund, you can apply for finance to get that new innovative scientific project off the ground, and participate with the wider scientific community through symposiums, conferences and other peer group meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Perform and interpret routine and specialist biomedical investigations by participating in regular daily workloads, as directed by management, in line with your skills, experience and competencies.
- Maintain standards of conduct required by the HCPC to practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist.
- Provide technical advice to clinical colleagues as required and within limits of competency.
- Process specimens and handle sensitive information with care and due diligence, such as patient results, in line with local SOPs.
- Propose and implement changes to SOPs, policies and work practice as required.
- Participate in development of new tests, as directed, including alignment with accreditation bodies and local management processes. Where necessary this will include analysing clinical trial samples.
- Participate in verification and validation work when required.
- Day to day supervision of MLAs, APs and BMSs, providing support, training and mentoring to ensure performance is in line with laboratory standards.
- Observe all safety regulations and ensure others are doing the same. This includes holding people to account when standards fall short of expectations and raising concerns about safety in the laboratory.
- Ensure compliance for your area of work with all legislative and quality requirements of regulatory directives, accreditation bodies, and local management including:
- Care Quality Commission
- UKAS
- Synnovis policies and SOPs
- Any other body in area of responsibility.
- Participate in quality management activities including inspections, audits, EQA and IQC procedures as required.
- Utilise the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Q-Pulse quality management database and other relevant software to ensure high quality reliable data capture and entry.
- Complete data entry accurately to record sensitive patient information, requiring frequent, long period of concentration whilst maintaining patient confidentiality and following Information Governance (IG) guidelines.
- Work closely with colleagues in the quality team to identify best practice and embed a culture of high quality and performance across your area.Report all incidents and adverse events to management and enter the information in the CAPA module of Q-pulse in a timely manner as directed, supervising and assisting junior colleagues with the process.
- Demonstrate ongoing laboratory-based competency against training plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Perform and interpret routine and specialist biomedical investigations by participating in regular daily workloads, as directed by management, in line with your skills, experience and competencies.
- Maintain standards of conduct required by the HCPC to practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist.
- Provide technical advice to clinical colleagues as required and within limits of competency.
- Process specimens and handle sensitive information with care and due diligence, such as patient results, in line with local SOPs.
- Propose and implement changes to SOPs, policies and work practice as required.
- Participate in development of new tests, as directed, including alignment with accreditation bodies and local management processes. Where necessary this will include analysing clinical trial samples.
- Participate in verification and validation work when required.
- Day to day supervision of MLAs, APs and BMSs, providing support, training and mentoring to ensure performance is in line with laboratory standards.
- Observe all safety regulations and ensure others are doing the same. This includes holding people to account when standards fall short of expectations and raising concerns about safety in the laboratory.
- Ensure compliance for your area of work with all legislative and quality requirements of regulatory directives, accreditation bodies, and local management including:
- Care Quality Commission
- UKAS
- Synnovis policies and SOPs
- Any other body in area of responsibility.
- Participate in quality management activities including inspections, audits, EQA and IQC procedures as required.
- Utilise the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Q-Pulse quality management database and other relevant software to ensure high quality reliable data capture and entry.
- Complete data entry accurately to record sensitive patient information, requiring frequent, long period of concentration whilst maintaining patient confidentiality and following Information Governance (IG) guidelines.
- Work closely with colleagues in the quality team to identify best practice and embed a culture of high quality and performance across your area.Report all incidents and adverse events to management and enter the information in the CAPA module of Q-pulse in a timely manner as directed, supervising and assisting junior colleagues with the process.
- Demonstrate ongoing laboratory-based competency against training plans.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) IBMS accredited degree or equivalent
- HCPC State registration as a Biomedical Scientist
Desirable
- Specialist portfolio in relevant discipline or equivalent experience (if HCPC Registration via IBMS Portfolio route) or FIBMS
- MSc
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable discipline specific practical experience
- Significant experience using Automated Biochemistry analysers
- Analysing, interpreting and technical validation of routine, complex and specialist results
- Use of LIMS
Desirable
- Experience using Abbott Alinity analytics
- Use of AMS middleware
- Experience of EQA management
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
- Demonstrates a sound understanding of the physiology, pathology, and scientific principles relevant to specialism
- Demonstrates a high degree of skill and knowledge where interpretation of results can be highly subjective
- Well-developed physical skills, demonstrable ability to use precision equipment and consumables
- Ability to manage own and other workloads, under pressure in a busy environment
- Abiity to communicate appropriately and professionally to staff/people at different levels
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures
- Knowledge of procurement and stock control
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) IBMS accredited degree or equivalent
- HCPC State registration as a Biomedical Scientist
Desirable
- Specialist portfolio in relevant discipline or equivalent experience (if HCPC Registration via IBMS Portfolio route) or FIBMS
- MSc
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable discipline specific practical experience
- Significant experience using Automated Biochemistry analysers
- Analysing, interpreting and technical validation of routine, complex and specialist results
- Use of LIMS
Desirable
- Experience using Abbott Alinity analytics
- Use of AMS middleware
- Experience of EQA management
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
- Demonstrates a sound understanding of the physiology, pathology, and scientific principles relevant to specialism
- Demonstrates a high degree of skill and knowledge where interpretation of results can be highly subjective
- Well-developed physical skills, demonstrable ability to use precision equipment and consumables
- Ability to manage own and other workloads, under pressure in a busy environment
- Abiity to communicate appropriately and professionally to staff/people at different levels
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures
- Knowledge of procurement and stock control
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).
