Job summary
Sonic Healthcareis an internationally renowned healthcare provider with a demonstrable track record of medical services across the world. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Sonic is an ASX Top 50 company that has grown to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers, specialising in pathology, radiology and primary care medical centres. We have operations in Australia, the USA, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Ireland and New Zealand.
Sonic Healthcare UKencompasses the two main entities in the UK, The Doctors Laboratory (TDL) and Health Services Laboratories (HSL). HSL is a partnership between The Doctors Laboratory (TDL), Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH). HSL was formed to provide pathology services to the NHS Trusts and has expanded further to provide services to other NHS Trusts. Over 3,500 staff work at Sonic Healthcare UK, primarily under the TDL or HSL banner.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity for a fixed term Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our team in Special Coagulation at 60 Whitfield Street.The successful candidate must have experience and knowledge in Coagulation techniques and theory. Training experience and or running a specialist section is desirable.
Some of the duties will include, but not limited to:
Co-ordinate and participate in the processing of samples for specialist coagulation by working with other Biomedical Scientists and MedicalLaboratory Assistants staff to ensure a smooth workflow within the Core Specialist Coagulation Laboratory. Carry out and report specialist coagulation testing using a variety of manual, semi-automated and automated technology laboratory techniques (including clotting, chromogenic, ELISAs and platelet aggregometry methodology) used to diagnose patients with bleeding and thrombotic disorders. This will require autonomy and will be carried out according to laboratory protocols.
The core hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, but there will be opportunities to work overtime and weekends.
Due to the nature of work that Sonic Healthcare UK undertakes, our clients require that Employees filling certain roles, need, as part of their on-boarding to complete a DBS Check. This role falls in to the category of requiring a DBS check (standard)
About us
At HSL we offer a variety of excellent staff benefits including
Training and development opportunities supporting professional development
Annual salary reviewNo 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 we support and offer flexibility around shift patterns and working schedule
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overall Job Purpose:
To assist with the daily running of the laboratory section to which you
have been assigned within the Department of Haemostasis. To assist in the
performance of the routine diagnostic analytical work of the department as
directed. To maintain the highest professional and technical standards in the
department.
Main duties
To
include but not be restricted to:
Technical
1) To
maintain technical competence in Haemostasis.
2) To
handle, use and dispose of blood (and other body fluids or tissues) and
hazardous chemicals in a safe manner.
3) To
assist in the care and maintenance of equipment and to ensure equipment is
functioning correctly, prior to analysis.
4) To
carry out first line equipment and method troubleshooting, advise senior
Biomedical Scientist of situations requiring further
action, work with Service
Engineers on fault resolution.
5) To
prepare, store and use reagents required for laboratory investigations.
6) To
perform manual, semi-automated and fully-automated laboratory investigations.
7) To
measure and monitor the accuracy and imprecision of laboratory investigations
using appropriate quality controls procedures.
8) To
undertake preliminary fault finding and corrective action when the quality
control
procedures indicate loss of performance.
9) To
report to the senior Biomedical Scientist any instance or event which may cause
a service delivery failure.
Scientific
1) To undertake method and laboratory instrument
evaluation as directed by the Laboratory Operations Manager.
2) To participate in research and development as
directed by the Laboratory Operations Manager.
Diagnostic
3) To interpret first line
laboratory results and take appropriate actions in line with:
i. Laboratory policies and procedures for authorising results, adding
approved.
ii. Predefined clinically relevant comments, referring results for an expert
opinion.
iii. Clinical interpretation.
4) To report results through the
laboratory computer system or by telephone to medical
and nursing staff when requested to do so.
5) To inform the requestor of clinically
significant results.
6) To provide approved departmental
information and advice to other healthcare
professionals and patients
and to refer on to appropriate specialists requests for
information out of their
area of responsibility.
7) To participate in clinical
audits
Training
and Education
1.
To be competent in the area of work for which
you have supervisory responsibility.
2.
To make sure that training documentation is up
to date and complies with UKAS, HCPC and IBMS regulations.
3.
To further be actively involved in staff
meetings and seminars.
4.
To maintain own personal development and attend
departmental meetings as required.
5. To maintain
registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and
participate in a recognised CDP scheme.
6. To take an
active interest and keep abreast of developments in the discipline.
7. To assist in
the development of junior colleagues by assisting in the training of trainee
BMS and MLA staff, and to undertake, complete and sign off all competencies
associated with these grades.
8. To undertake
mandatory training as per HSL requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overall Job Purpose:
To assist with the daily running of the laboratory section to which you
have been assigned within the Department of Haemostasis. To assist in the
performance of the routine diagnostic analytical work of the department as
directed. To maintain the highest professional and technical standards in the
department.
Main duties
To
include but not be restricted to:
Technical
1) To
maintain technical competence in Haemostasis.
2) To
handle, use and dispose of blood (and other body fluids or tissues) and
hazardous chemicals in a safe manner.
3) To
assist in the care and maintenance of equipment and to ensure equipment is
functioning correctly, prior to analysis.
4) To
carry out first line equipment and method troubleshooting, advise senior
Biomedical Scientist of situations requiring further
action, work with Service
Engineers on fault resolution.
5) To
prepare, store and use reagents required for laboratory investigations.
6) To
perform manual, semi-automated and fully-automated laboratory investigations.
7) To
measure and monitor the accuracy and imprecision of laboratory investigations
using appropriate quality controls procedures.
8) To
undertake preliminary fault finding and corrective action when the quality
control
procedures indicate loss of performance.
9) To
report to the senior Biomedical Scientist any instance or event which may cause
a service delivery failure.
Scientific
1) To undertake method and laboratory instrument
evaluation as directed by the Laboratory Operations Manager.
2) To participate in research and development as
directed by the Laboratory Operations Manager.
Diagnostic
3) To interpret first line
laboratory results and take appropriate actions in line with:
i. Laboratory policies and procedures for authorising results, adding
approved.
ii. Predefined clinically relevant comments, referring results for an expert
opinion.
iii. Clinical interpretation.
4) To report results through the
laboratory computer system or by telephone to medical
and nursing staff when requested to do so.
5) To inform the requestor of clinically
significant results.
6) To provide approved departmental
information and advice to other healthcare
professionals and patients
and to refer on to appropriate specialists requests for
information out of their
area of responsibility.
7) To participate in clinical
audits
Training
and Education
1.
To be competent in the area of work for which
you have supervisory responsibility.
2.
To make sure that training documentation is up
to date and complies with UKAS, HCPC and IBMS regulations.
3.
To further be actively involved in staff
meetings and seminars.
4.
To maintain own personal development and attend
departmental meetings as required.
5. To maintain
registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and
participate in a recognised CDP scheme.
6. To take an
active interest and keep abreast of developments in the discipline.
7. To assist in
the development of junior colleagues by assisting in the training of trainee
BMS and MLA staff, and to undertake, complete and sign off all competencies
associated with these grades.
8. To undertake
mandatory training as per HSL requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- IBMS accredited Biological Sciences degree or equivalent qualification in pathology disciplines
- Current registration with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Specialist Diploma in a relevant discipline or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post HCPC experience
- Previous experience of working in Coagulation/Haematology Laboratory
- Previous experience of working in a Special Coagulation Laboratory.
- Good theoretically knowledge in Haemostasis
- Demonstrate experience of working to a laboratory Quality Management system
- Proficiency in relevant techniques
- Experience of using a Laboratory Information System
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work accurately, neatly and efficiently. Attention to detail is important
- Ability to work in a team
- Basic keyboards kills and familiarity with Microsoft office suite
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality at all times
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to communicate efficiently with other members of the laboratory in English both verbally and in writing
- Use of laboratory equipment relevant to the speciality
- Experience of statistical analysis software
- Able to write and review SOPs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- IBMS accredited Biological Sciences degree or equivalent qualification in pathology disciplines
- Current registration with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Specialist Diploma in a relevant discipline or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post HCPC experience
- Previous experience of working in Coagulation/Haematology Laboratory
- Previous experience of working in a Special Coagulation Laboratory.
- Good theoretically knowledge in Haemostasis
- Demonstrate experience of working to a laboratory Quality Management system
- Proficiency in relevant techniques
- Experience of using a Laboratory Information System
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work accurately, neatly and efficiently. Attention to detail is important
- Ability to work in a team
- Basic keyboards kills and familiarity with Microsoft office suite
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality at all times
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to communicate efficiently with other members of the laboratory in English both verbally and in writing
- Use of laboratory equipment relevant to the speciality
- Experience of statistical analysis software
- Able to write and review SOPs
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).
