Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced HCPC-registered Senior Biomedical Scientist wishing to work in Biochemistry in our UCLH Rapid Response Laboratory. The successful candidate will be expected to play a leading role in the Biochemistry Service with an emphasis on training and development. We are looking for someone who is a team player with excellent technical & communication skills.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of a small team, this is an excellent opportunity to further develop your skills, knowledge, and experience within this biochemistry laboratory. As the laboratory will be run as a 24/7 service, there will be a requirement to participate in the onsite out of hours service.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a proven interest in training, with a view to taking staff through registration and specialist portfolios. You will have overall responsibility for all aspects of the provision of training and staff development to the biochemistry laboratory. Duties will also comprise the routine operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of Roche analysers. Technical validation and authorisation of results and stock management will also be required.
Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure that your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.
We respect and value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from diverse communities.
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About us
At HSL we offer a variety of excellent staff benefits including:
Training and development opportunities including the funding of Undergraduate and Masters Degrees and IBMS Specialist Portfolios for Biomedical Scientists
Annual performance related salary review
** No banding restrictions:**As we are a private company we are not restricted by salary bandings and so are able to negotiate appropriate salaries based on experience. This also means that annual salary reviews do not hit a band ceiling
Discounted gym membership we have a corporate gym membership scheme with Better Gyms
Cash healthcare plan cash back on a variety of healthcare costs including dentist and opticians
Sick Pay Entitlement 5 paid days in the first year of employment, 20 days thereafter
Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover
Life Assurance providing salary continuation for long term illness (six months qualifying period)
Employee Assistance Programme supporting staff wellbeing
Season Ticket Loan Scheme interest free loan for the cost of annual travel ticket
Perkbox Access to additional staff perks and benefits such as high street discounts
Company Pension Scheme company and staff contributions which increase with years of service
Competitive annual leave allowance -28 days annual leave
Flexible working hours 37.5 hours standard working week. With a variety of working patterns available, options to review working flexibly will always be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overall Job Purpose:
An experienced Biomedical Scientist to lead a team of staff in a section of the department with
responsibility for providing a comprehensive, high quality laboratory medicine
service to all HSL clients. The Senior Biomedical Scientist must use a
combination of knowledge, decision making, organisational and supervisory
skills to ensure that the appropriate testing is performed safely, accurately
and in a timely manner, on each sample received.
Main duties
1.
To co-ordinate
and participate in the routine processing of specimens; and to allocate work to
the other BMS and MLA staff to ensure a smooth workflow.
2.
To ensure that
for each sample the appropriate requested investigations are performed in a
timely manner.
3. To ensure that specialised and urgent specimens are
appropriately dealt with.
4.
To participate in the technical
work as required.
5.
To ensure appropriate maintenance
and safe use of equipment.
6. To
assist in the development of rotas in conjunction with the other senior
biomedical staff and ensure that they are operated correctly, and to liaise with the other senior BMS staff to
provide continuous cover from the start of each day.
7. To co-ordinate adequate supplies of laboratory
consumables and reagents and co-ordinate their stock control.
8.
To contribute
to audit activities.
9. To contribute to the maintenance and development of
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
10. To be involved in staff recruitment for Medical
Laboratory Assistant and Biomedical Scientist grades, and to conduct appraisals
as required.
11. To undertake method development and evaluation as
directed by departmental manager, with inputting into service development.
12. Deputise for departmental manager as required.
Training
and Education
1.
To be competent in the area of work
for which you have supervisory responsibility.
2.
To make sure that the training
documentation is up to date and complies with CPA/UKAS, HCPC and IBMS
regulations.
3. To further develop junior colleagues by assisting in the
training of trainee BMS, AP and MLA staff.
4.
To undertake teaching, competency
and induction of new staff in conjunction with the other senior biomedical
staff, and be actively involved in staff meetings and seminars.
5. To keep abreast of current developments in the field and
attend courses and meetings as relevant.
6. To continue own personal and professional development by
participation in a recognised CPD scheme. To maintain registration
with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
7. To maintain own personal development
and attend departmental meetings as required.
8. To undertake mandatory training as per the requirements
of the contracts with the HSL
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overall Job Purpose:
An experienced Biomedical Scientist to lead a team of staff in a section of the department with
responsibility for providing a comprehensive, high quality laboratory medicine
service to all HSL clients. The Senior Biomedical Scientist must use a
combination of knowledge, decision making, organisational and supervisory
skills to ensure that the appropriate testing is performed safely, accurately
and in a timely manner, on each sample received.
Main duties
1.
To co-ordinate
and participate in the routine processing of specimens; and to allocate work to
the other BMS and MLA staff to ensure a smooth workflow.
2.
To ensure that
for each sample the appropriate requested investigations are performed in a
timely manner.
3. To ensure that specialised and urgent specimens are
appropriately dealt with.
4.
To participate in the technical
work as required.
5.
To ensure appropriate maintenance
and safe use of equipment.
6. To
assist in the development of rotas in conjunction with the other senior
biomedical staff and ensure that they are operated correctly, and to liaise with the other senior BMS staff to
provide continuous cover from the start of each day.
7. To co-ordinate adequate supplies of laboratory
consumables and reagents and co-ordinate their stock control.
8.
To contribute
to audit activities.
9. To contribute to the maintenance and development of
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
10. To be involved in staff recruitment for Medical
Laboratory Assistant and Biomedical Scientist grades, and to conduct appraisals
as required.
11. To undertake method development and evaluation as
directed by departmental manager, with inputting into service development.
12. Deputise for departmental manager as required.
Training
and Education
1.
To be competent in the area of work
for which you have supervisory responsibility.
2.
To make sure that the training
documentation is up to date and complies with CPA/UKAS, HCPC and IBMS
regulations.
3. To further develop junior colleagues by assisting in the
training of trainee BMS, AP and MLA staff.
4.
To undertake teaching, competency
and induction of new staff in conjunction with the other senior biomedical
staff, and be actively involved in staff meetings and seminars.
5. To keep abreast of current developments in the field and
attend courses and meetings as relevant.
6. To continue own personal and professional development by
participation in a recognised CPD scheme. To maintain registration
with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
7. To maintain own personal development
and attend departmental meetings as required.
8. To undertake mandatory training as per the requirements
of the contracts with the HSL
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in pathology disciplines consistent with State Registration requirement.
- MSc or equivalent experience in a relevant subject
- Current registration with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline
Experience
Essential
- Working in a routine diagnostic laboratory
- Demonstrate experience of working to a laboratory Quality Management System
- proficiency in relevant techniques
- Minimum 3 years HCPC registration
- Experience of using a Laboratory
- Information System
- Experience of supervising staff
- Evidence of managing training, including administration of the registration and specialist portfolios.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in pathology disciplines consistent with State Registration requirement.
- MSc or equivalent experience in a relevant subject
- Current registration with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline
Experience
Essential
- Working in a routine diagnostic laboratory
- Demonstrate experience of working to a laboratory Quality Management System
- proficiency in relevant techniques
- Minimum 3 years HCPC registration
- Experience of using a Laboratory
- Information System
- Experience of supervising staff
- Evidence of managing training, including administration of the registration and specialist portfolios.
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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
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