Job summary
The Cellular Pathology laboratory at 60 Whitfield Street (60WS) is a consolidated service involving the Royal Free Hospital (RFH), University College London Hospitals (UCLH), Whitington Health (WH), Barnet & Chase Farm (B&CF) and the North Middlesex University Hospital (NMUH). Our new, purpose designed laboratory opened in January 2020, with entirely new equipment, and houses one of the largest Cellular Pathology services in Europe. Working closely with our academic partners in UCL and other national research bodies, the service is also a major centre for clinical trials. HSL Cellular Pathology is a UKAS Accredited Medical Laboratory (No. 9706) and HSL-Advanced Diagnostics is a UKAS Accredited Medical Laboratory (No. 9007).
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced Senior Biomedical Scientist who will have an impact on all parts of our service, being actively involved in the quality management system (QMS) throughout our diagnostic cytology service. You will need to be self-motivated, flexible, and reliable and have good interpersonal skills as well as having the ability to use your own initiative and take responsibility for ones own work.
The Laboratory depends heavily on I.T. and the person should be willing to learn new computer skills where necessary, including the use of proprietary database systems, LIMS, commercial middleware applications, as well as the Microsoft suite of software.
You will be working in our centralised 830sqm state-of-the-art Histopathology laboratory at 60 Whitfield Street.
We offer a stimulating work environment with a diverse team, very competitive salaries, 37.5 hour working week and 28 days annual leave. Training and career progression are core parts of how we operate. We have a dedicated educational faculty within HSL coordinating training activity throughout the company, as well as our own dedicated laboratory based training officer that coordinates a range of opportunities for all staff.
We are looking for individuals who are dedicated to progressing their career in cellular pathology and making a truly meaningful impact in the care and quality of patient cases processed through our laboratories.
About us
At HSL we offer a variety of excellent staff benefits including
Training and development opportunities supporting professional development
Annual salary reviewsalary and progression are aligned to our internal transparent pay structure Progression Plus, supporting career development and structured annual salary reviews
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
Main duties
1. To provide a consistently efficient, accurate and world-class service to our clients and patients.
2. To produce high quality work and gain a deep understanding of the techniques employed in the
department.
3. To participate in all areas of the service
4. To lead or assist in special laboratory service development projects as required.
5. To manage and be responsible for the day-to-day running of laboratory sub-sections as required.
6. To assist in specialised method development and validation as required.
7. To operate and maintain laboratory equipment according to departmental and manufacturers
protocols and procedures.
8. To be familiar with and proficient in the use of the information technology systems within the
department.
9. To participate in meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department.
10. To assist in planning ones own work and that of other staff within a section.
11. To be involved in staff recruitment and to conduct appraisals as required.
12. To demonstrate commitment to flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service.
13. Attend off-site clinics to support with sample preparation, staining and microscopy examination.
Quality Representative
A Quality Representative is defined as a responsible person within a department, and or site, who
has day to day duties assigned to them that ensure the smooth running and appropriate monitoring
of compliance on behalf of the department. The Quality Representative role has strong links with our
centralised Quality Management Group (QMG) function within Sonic HealthCare UK. Liaising with
the QMG Department to ensure the prompt communication, raising and documenting of incidents,
including the identification of tasks and ensuring their timely closure. These duties include, but are
not restricted to the following:
Meeting Attendance
o Attend scheduled Quality meetings chaired by the Quality Manager.
Documentation Requirements
o Monitor Q-Pulse acknowledgment of documents.
o Reviewing procedures, ensuring controlled documentation is in place and in use
Incidents, Complaints and Non conformities
o Raise incidents /complaints on Q-Pulse & Datix.
o Investigation of incidents
o Review and monitor incident action target dates and follow up with owners to
complete.
o Monitor completion of incident investigations and chase overdue stages.
Q-Pulse Change Controls
o Review and monitor Change Control action target dates and follow up with owners to
complete.
Evaluation and Audits
o Conducting Audits
o Review CAPA action target dates and follow up with owners to complete.
Equipmento Check completion of all equipment logs
o EQA and IQC month reviews
Reagents and Consumables
o Review maintenance of the reagent inventory.
o Review documentation of batch numbers, in-use and expiry dates.
Training and Education
1. To maintain own personal development, keeping abreast of developments in the field and attend
external, departmental meetings and personal training events as required.
2. To maintain registration with the Health and Care Professions Council HCPC, and participate
in a recognised CPD scheme.
3. To take an active interest in and keep abreast of developments in the discipline.
4. To become a role model for and to further develop junior colleagues by assisting in the training
of staff at all levels.
5. To undertake teaching, competency and induction of new staff in conjunction with the other
senior staff, and be actively involved in staff meetings and seminars.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties
1. To provide a consistently efficient, accurate and world-class service to our clients and patients.
2. To produce high quality work and gain a deep understanding of the techniques employed in the
department.
3. To participate in all areas of the service
4. To lead or assist in special laboratory service development projects as required.
5. To manage and be responsible for the day-to-day running of laboratory sub-sections as required.
6. To assist in specialised method development and validation as required.
7. To operate and maintain laboratory equipment according to departmental and manufacturers
protocols and procedures.
8. To be familiar with and proficient in the use of the information technology systems within the
department.
9. To participate in meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department.
10. To assist in planning ones own work and that of other staff within a section.
11. To be involved in staff recruitment and to conduct appraisals as required.
12. To demonstrate commitment to flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service.
13. Attend off-site clinics to support with sample preparation, staining and microscopy examination.
Quality Representative
A Quality Representative is defined as a responsible person within a department, and or site, who
has day to day duties assigned to them that ensure the smooth running and appropriate monitoring
of compliance on behalf of the department. The Quality Representative role has strong links with our
centralised Quality Management Group (QMG) function within Sonic HealthCare UK. Liaising with
the QMG Department to ensure the prompt communication, raising and documenting of incidents,
including the identification of tasks and ensuring their timely closure. These duties include, but are
not restricted to the following:
Meeting Attendance
o Attend scheduled Quality meetings chaired by the Quality Manager.
Documentation Requirements
o Monitor Q-Pulse acknowledgment of documents.
o Reviewing procedures, ensuring controlled documentation is in place and in use
Incidents, Complaints and Non conformities
o Raise incidents /complaints on Q-Pulse & Datix.
o Investigation of incidents
o Review and monitor incident action target dates and follow up with owners to
complete.
o Monitor completion of incident investigations and chase overdue stages.
Q-Pulse Change Controls
o Review and monitor Change Control action target dates and follow up with owners to
complete.
Evaluation and Audits
o Conducting Audits
o Review CAPA action target dates and follow up with owners to complete.
Equipmento Check completion of all equipment logs
o EQA and IQC month reviews
Reagents and Consumables
o Review maintenance of the reagent inventory.
o Review documentation of batch numbers, in-use and expiry dates.
Training and Education
1. To maintain own personal development, keeping abreast of developments in the field and attend
external, departmental meetings and personal training events as required.
2. To maintain registration with the Health and Care Professions Council HCPC, and participate
in a recognised CPD scheme.
3. To take an active interest in and keep abreast of developments in the discipline.
4. To become a role model for and to further develop junior colleagues by assisting in the training
of staff at all levels.
5. To undertake teaching, competency and induction of new staff in conjunction with the other
senior staff, and be actively involved in staff meetings and seminars.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist
- MSc in appropriate discipline such as Biomedical Science (or equivalent qualification e.g. IBMS HSD)
- Participation in a relevant CPD Scheme e.g. IBMS
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist
- MSc in appropriate discipline such as Biomedical Science (or equivalent qualification e.g. IBMS HSD)
- Participation in a relevant CPD Scheme e.g. IBMS
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
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).
