Job summary
Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Clinical Biochemistry
South West London Pathology is an award-winning NHS pathology partnership set up by St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to provide a single, integrated pathology service across South West London and beyond. On 1 May 2021, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust joined to form an expanded South West London Pathology partnership.
Main duties of the job
We are currently seeking to recruit to a Specialist Biomedical Scientist and are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated, hard-working individual able to demonstrate a flexible approach to work.
The Biochemistry Automation laboratory at St Helier has recently undergone extensive refurbishment providing the latest state-of-the-art technology to provide 24/7 analysis using Abbott Alinity instrumentation connected to a GLP track. The manual Biochemistry section providing manual extraction combined with automation techniques has been co-located with the Automation laboratory.
Biochemistry has an extensive Specialist Chemistry section including the measurement of biogenic amines, renal clearance, therapeutic drug monitoring and vitamin analysis.
The department also houses the South West Thames regional Newborn Screening laboratory.
The post holder will perform timely and accurate analysis for primary and secondary care samples.
About us
This post is based at St Helier Hospital however the post holder may be required to work at any of the South West London Pathology sites as and when necessary.Applications are invited from suitably qualified and motivated State Registered Biomedical Scientists to join a well-established team within the Biochemistry section of this busy department, which has full Clinical Pathology Accreditation. The department actively encourages further education and CPD activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and have post registration experience in a UKAS or IBMS accredited laboratory.The successful candidate will be expected to contribute tothe 24 hour/ seven day service.
Find out more about South West London Pathology on our website
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and have post registration experience in a UKAS or IBMS accredited laboratory.The successful candidate will be expected to contribute tothe 24 hour/ seven day service.
Find out more about South West London Pathology on our website
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
- HCPC Registration
- Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
- Excellent working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Knowledge of health and safety issues
- Experience of quality management systems
Desirable
- Experience using Abbott Architect / Alinity platforms
- Experience using HPLC
- Experience using LC-MS/MS
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Practical specialist analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
- Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to work under pressure
- Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
- Intermediate level of computer skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Use of enhanced pathology computer systems
Other relevant
Essential
- Good hand eye co-ordination
- Able to perform light physical work.
- Capable of intense periods of concentration
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
- HCPC Registration
- Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
- Excellent working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Knowledge of health and safety issues
- Experience of quality management systems
Desirable
- Experience using Abbott Architect / Alinity platforms
- Experience using HPLC
- Experience using LC-MS/MS
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Practical specialist analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
- Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to work under pressure
- Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
- Intermediate level of computer skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Use of enhanced pathology computer systems
Other relevant
Essential
- Good hand eye co-ordination
- Able to perform light physical work.
- Capable of intense periods of concentration
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).
