Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a Biomedical Scientist (BMS) in our Essential Services Laboratory Blood sciences Department based at Lister Hospital following implementation of a new Pathology and Phlebotomy services programme commissioned by the Herts and West Essex Integrated Care Board with services set to commence from 1st March 2025.
The laboratory at Lister provides 24/7 testing for acute and urgent care areas of the hospital as well as some onsite testing for the local community. The successful candidate will join our team of dedicated biomedical scientists and associate practitioners in delivering a high-quality pathology service.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will be committed to service excellence and have a genuine desire for continued personal and professional development. Candidates should have a suitable approved undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science (or equivalent) and be registered with the HCPC.
Previous hospital laboratory experience would be helpful, however full training will be provided for all work performed.
The laboratory operates a 24/7 service so the successful candidate will be expected to participate in all shifts required to cover this timeframe.
About us
At HSL we offer a variety of excellent staff benefits including:
Training and development opportunities supporting professional development
Annual 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
Flexible working hours
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 as required
3. Techniques and testing that include during haematology rotation: routine haematological
diagnostics and blood film morphology using Sysmex CS2500, XN10/XN20, NSTA ESR
analyser, Grifols Eflexis analyser and manual methods.
4. Techniques and testing that include during biochemistry rotation: routine biochemistry diagnostics
using Roche c6000, Arkray HPLC, OC Sensor qFIT analysers and manual methods.
5. 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.
6. Interpret clinical information and use scientific knowledge to process specimens for appropriate
tests, seeking advice from senior staff and clinicians when necessary.
7. Undertake specimen preparation and analysis for a range of sample types.
8. 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 clinical staff.
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
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 as required
3. Techniques and testing that include during haematology rotation: routine haematological
diagnostics and blood film morphology using Sysmex CS2500, XN10/XN20, NSTA ESR
analyser, Grifols Eflexis analyser and manual methods.
4. Techniques and testing that include during biochemistry rotation: routine biochemistry diagnostics
using Roche c6000, Arkray HPLC, OC Sensor qFIT analysers and manual methods.
5. 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.
6. Interpret clinical information and use scientific knowledge to process specimens for appropriate
tests, seeking advice from senior staff and clinicians when necessary.
7. Undertake specimen preparation and analysis for a range of sample types.
8. 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 clinical staff.
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
Experience
Essential
- Theoretical and practical knowledge in discipline of pathology relevant to role.
- Previous experience in a relevant laboratory, and proficiency in techniques appropriate to the discipline.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist
- IBMS Accredited BSc (hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
- Participation in a relevant CPD Scheme e.g. IBMS
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Theoretical and practical knowledge in discipline of pathology relevant to role.
- Previous experience in a relevant laboratory, and proficiency in techniques appropriate to the discipline.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist
- IBMS Accredited BSc (hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
- Participation in a relevant CPD Scheme e.g. IBMS
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).
