Job summary
We are inviting applications from experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic HCPC registered candidates to join our friendly and hardworking team in Biochemistry.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working in a modern, fully automated, Biochemistry laboratory
Main duties of the job
You will be required to have good communication and keyboard skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Although initial training will be supervised by Biomedical Scientists, once fully trained, you should be capable of working independently and candidates will be required to participate in the 24/7 shift system once appropriate training and competencies have been completed.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work to approved standards and protocols, in a safe and efficient manner so that all work is performed
efficiently, accurately and on time.
To perform manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations, in a safe, efficient and timely
manner.
To ensure the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate troubleshooting,
maintenance, quality control and calibration procedures.
To be responsible for the timely and accurate validation, authorisation and release of normal and abnormal
laboratory results in accordance with laboratory protocols.
To report to an appropriate person when there is a situation that may cause a service delivery failure.
To participate in the pre-analytical and post-analytical processing of specimens and laboratory results.
To assist in the evaluation of new methodologies and laboratory technology and participate in research and
development projects as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work to approved standards and protocols, in a safe and efficient manner so that all work is performed
efficiently, accurately and on time.
To perform manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations, in a safe, efficient and timely
manner.
To ensure the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate troubleshooting,
maintenance, quality control and calibration procedures.
To be responsible for the timely and accurate validation, authorisation and release of normal and abnormal
laboratory results in accordance with laboratory protocols.
To report to an appropriate person when there is a situation that may cause a service delivery failure.
To participate in the pre-analytical and post-analytical processing of specimens and laboratory results.
To assist in the evaluation of new methodologies and laboratory technology and participate in research and
development projects as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Biomedical Sciences
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to use highly complex automated equipment and associated computer software systems.
- Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy and hand to eye .coordination in repetitive manual techniques.
- Ability to work in a timely methodical and organised manner.
- The ability to work using own initiative and without supervision.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and procedures within a clinical laboratory.
Desirable
- Can use Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Practical knowledge of departmental equipment and methods.
- An understanding of laboratory Quality Management Systems.
- Ability to undertake the technical validation of results.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Biomedical Sciences
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to use highly complex automated equipment and associated computer software systems.
- Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy and hand to eye .coordination in repetitive manual techniques.
- Ability to work in a timely methodical and organised manner.
- The ability to work using own initiative and without supervision.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and procedures within a clinical laboratory.
Desirable
- Can use Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Practical knowledge of departmental equipment and methods.
- An understanding of laboratory Quality Management Systems.
- Ability to undertake the technical validation of results.
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).
