Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a Biomedical scientist in our Cellular Pathology 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 1stMarch 2025.
We are looking for an experienced Biomedical Scientist who will become an integral part of our service, being actively involved across all areas of the laboratory.
Main duties of the job
The Cellular Pathology laboratory at Lister hospital is in the process of transforming its service 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 which will see significant investment in the laboratory infrastructure and technology update required to modernise the service in line with the wider HSL consolidated service model operated out of 60 Whitfield Street in Kings Cross. 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.
The normal hours of work are 37.5 hours per week; the distribution of which is at the discretion of the Head of Department.
About us
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.
Our purpose is to deliver medically-led diagnostics, innovation, value and long-term investment to healthcare. With our core laboratory based at The Halo Building in London WC1H 9AX, we also have an expanding site in Manchester as well as smaller hospital-based laboratories across the country. We maintain rigorously high standards of quality, whilst also delivering efficiencies to healthcare through careful workforce planning, pioneering technology and significant investment in infrastructure and IT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To include, but not be restricted
to, the following 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 produce high quality histological
sections, stained with both routine H&E, special demonstration and
immunohistochemistry and in-situ hybridisation techniques.
4.
To prepare material for PCR-based
molecular testing.
5.
To provide a speedy and high quality
frozen section service for the pathologists.
6.
To participate in all rotas in
operation.
7.
To undertake quality control of
slides leaving the laboratory.
8.
To assist with EQA.
9.
To perform batch acceptance testing
of all new reagents entering testing services in the laboratory and to assist
Section Leads in analysing and trending data generated.
10.
To assist in method development and
validation as required.
11.
To operate and maintain laboratory
equipment according to departmental and manufacturers protocols and
procedures.
12.
To ensure agreed standards for
turnaround times of samples and results are met.
13.
To be familiar with and proficient
in the use of the information technology systems within the Department.
14.
To participate in departmental
meetings and contribute to effective communication within the Department.
15.
To assist in planning ones own work
and that of other staff within a Section.
16.
To demonstrate commitment to
flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service.
17.
To participate in departmental
meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To include, but not be restricted
to, the following 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 produce high quality histological
sections, stained with both routine H&E, special demonstration and
immunohistochemistry and in-situ hybridisation techniques.
4.
To prepare material for PCR-based
molecular testing.
5.
To provide a speedy and high quality
frozen section service for the pathologists.
6.
To participate in all rotas in
operation.
7.
To undertake quality control of
slides leaving the laboratory.
8.
To assist with EQA.
9.
To perform batch acceptance testing
of all new reagents entering testing services in the laboratory and to assist
Section Leads in analysing and trending data generated.
10.
To assist in method development and
validation as required.
11.
To operate and maintain laboratory
equipment according to departmental and manufacturers protocols and
procedures.
12.
To ensure agreed standards for
turnaround times of samples and results are met.
13.
To be familiar with and proficient
in the use of the information technology systems within the Department.
14.
To participate in departmental
meetings and contribute to effective communication within the Department.
15.
To assist in planning ones own work
and that of other staff within a Section.
16.
To demonstrate commitment to
flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service.
17.
To participate in departmental
meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department.
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).
