Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Biomedical Scientist. As a BMS working on the night shift within the department you will be required to work Saturday, Sunday & Monday nights or Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights and one additional night every four weeks. Hours are typically 8pm-8:30am, though this is negotiable. You will have a brief period of training and orientation based on the day shift (days and times are negotiable to enable this). BMS staff working on the night shift perform a variety of tasks including working in a state of the art CL3 laboratory, performing Real Time PCR assays, using the MALDI TOF and BD Phoenix systems for automated identification and susceptibility testing, working on the BD KIESTRA TLA system, operating Beckman Coulter and Copan instrumentation and analysers such as SediMax, AutionMax and EntericBio.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities will include querying specimens for microbiological investigations and carrying out laboratory testing according to defined protocols, to discuss ambiguous test requests with senior scientists or clinicians and to answer enquiries from health care professionals at the hospital or in the community.
The laboratory promotes continuous training and education amongst staff on the night shift and the department is undertaking a number of projects to support and promote a continuous process of development and improvement. BMS staff, alongside others, are offered opportunities to partake in project work and undertake various training activities, which are intended to develop initiative and incentive throughout the department as a whole.
We are looking for people that want to make a difference, candidates with sound analytical skills, capable of assessing any situation from a variety of perspectives. Someone who is willing to take responsibility and go that bit further in order to provide the world-class pathology service we aim to maintain.
Upon completion of departmental competencies proficient Biomedical Scientists working on the night shift are rewarded with a salary of up to £50,000 in addition to out-of-hours enhancements (this would bring an overall salary to approx. £63,000 pending experience). HSL also complete annual performance related salary reviews and offer a competitive annual leave allowance.
About us
At HSL we offer a variety of excellent staff benefits including:
Training and development opportunities supporting professional development
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 service
Competitive annual leave allowance-28 days
Flexible working hours 37.5 hours standard working week
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties:To include, but not be restricted to, the following duties:
1. Participate in all areas of laboratory bench work, whilst adhering to standard operating
procedures and participating in their regular review and update.
2. Multidisciplinary working within the HLIUPL
3. Molecular diagnostics and amplification technique analysis of pathogens including
screening of Gram negative resistance profiles
4. Communicate patients results and answer enquiries from health care professionals
providing information regarding appropriate investigations required and explanation of
results, within departmental guidelines and professional code of conduct.
5. Interpret clinical information and use scientific knowledge to process specimens for
appropriate tests, seeking advice from senior staff and clinicians when necessary.
6. Undertake specimen preparation and analysis for bacteria, fungi and parasites. This
includes preparation of stained smears, use of the microscope, antibiotic sensitivity testing,
also utilising molecular and semi and fully automated techniques and diagnostic kits.
7. Investigate environmental samples for multi drug resistant hospital acquired infections e.g.
MRSA8. Operate and maintain analytical equipment in the department.
9. Evaluate and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using
appropriate quality control procedures.
10. Interpret complex scientific data and enter test results on pathology computer system
11. Check reports for further action by the Microbiology Clinicians.
12. Authorise reports as delegated within departmental policy.
13. Replace stocks of consumables and reagents when required and inform the Section Leader
if back-up stocks are low.
14. To assist when required in the preparation of documentation for UKAS (ISO) accreditation.
15. Able to solve complex problems within work area, but advise both clinicians and senior staff
of any clinical and managerial issues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties:To include, but not be restricted to, the following duties:
1. Participate in all areas of laboratory bench work, whilst adhering to standard operating
procedures and participating in their regular review and update.
2. Multidisciplinary working within the HLIUPL
3. Molecular diagnostics and amplification technique analysis of pathogens including
screening of Gram negative resistance profiles
4. Communicate patients results and answer enquiries from health care professionals
providing information regarding appropriate investigations required and explanation of
results, within departmental guidelines and professional code of conduct.
5. Interpret clinical information and use scientific knowledge to process specimens for
appropriate tests, seeking advice from senior staff and clinicians when necessary.
6. Undertake specimen preparation and analysis for bacteria, fungi and parasites. This
includes preparation of stained smears, use of the microscope, antibiotic sensitivity testing,
also utilising molecular and semi and fully automated techniques and diagnostic kits.
7. Investigate environmental samples for multi drug resistant hospital acquired infections e.g.
MRSA8. Operate and maintain analytical equipment in the department.
9. Evaluate and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using
appropriate quality control procedures.
10. Interpret complex scientific data and enter test results on pathology computer system
11. Check reports for further action by the Microbiology Clinicians.
12. Authorise reports as delegated within departmental policy.
13. Replace stocks of consumables and reagents when required and inform the Section Leader
if back-up stocks are low.
14. To assist when required in the preparation of documentation for UKAS (ISO) accreditation.
15. Able to solve complex problems within work area, but advise both clinicians and senior staff
of any clinical and managerial issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc /MSc or equivalent
- IBMS / ACB Portfolio / FRC Path
- Registration with HCPC
- Registered with the IBMS or ACB CPD scheme
Experience
Essential
- Theoretical and practical knowledge in all disciplines of pathology relevant to its multidisciplinary nature.
- Previous experience in a relevant laboratory, and proficiency in techniques appropriate to the discipline.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc /MSc or equivalent
- IBMS / ACB Portfolio / FRC Path
- Registration with HCPC
- Registered with the IBMS or ACB CPD scheme
Experience
Essential
- Theoretical and practical knowledge in all disciplines of pathology relevant to its multidisciplinary nature.
- Previous experience in a relevant laboratory, and proficiency in techniques appropriate to the discipline.
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.
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
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.
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
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
