Job summary
Sonic Healthcareis an internationally renowned healthcare provider with a demonstrable track record of medical 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.
Main duties of the job
The responsibilities of this role include working unsupervised in a multi-disciplinary department in Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Bank disciplines. The laboratory uses Roche, Sysmex and Grifols analysers and the Haemonetics blood tracking system.
It is essential for the successful candidate to have suitable experience in a laboratory;this role is not available to BMS who are not registered with HCPC.
The role offers opportunity to develop additional quality control/assurance skills and responsibilities, health and safety practices.
Being part of the TDL regional labs group, staff are supported by and contribute to the other TDL regional labs functions in sharing input into troubleshooting, training, peer auditing, presenting training sessions and supporting company projects.
All Biomedical Scientists at this site need to be prepared to work on a shift pattern running from 9am to 8pm. Our shifts are 08-15.30, 10.30-18.00, 12.30-20.00. As a key operation in the hospital we do provide out of hours is 20.00-08.00 but this is only available to Biomedical Scientists who have completed "lone worker competencie"s here on site. Basically 08.00-20.00 are the shifts all BMS must be able to work. If you cannot work to these hours then this is not the role for you.
Please include on your CV your HCPC registration number. This is not an opportunity for a Trainee. You must be fully qualified and experienced.
About us
At TDL we offer a variety of excellent staff benefits including:
Training and development opportunities including the funding of Undergraduate and Masters Degrees and IBMS Specialist Portfolios for Biomedical Scientists
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 annual leave
Flexible working hours 37.5 hours standard working week. With a variety of working patterns available, options to review working flexibly will be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overall Job Purpose:
To help in the smooth and efficient running of all sections within the Department of Pathology at
Priory, to ensure safe, rapid, timely and accurate reporting of results.
The post holder will be required to work within any section of the department including core and unsocial
hours as required.
MainDuties:
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 SRA, Haematology, Biochemistry and Blood Transfusion
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 a range of sample types.
7. Operate and maintain analytical equipment in the department.
8. Evaluate and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate
quality control procedures.
9. Interpret complex scientific data and enter test results on pathology computer system.
10. Check reports for further action by clinical staff.
11. Authorise reports as delegated within departmental policy.
12. Replace stocks of consumables and reagents when required and inform the Pathology Lead if
back-up stocks are low.
13. To assist when required in the preparation of documentation for UKAS (ISO) accreditation.
14. Able to solve complex problems within work area, but advise both clinicians and senior staff of
any clinical and managerial issues
Training and Education
1. Multidisciplinary Training as required
2. To maintain own personal development and attend departmental meetings as required.
3. To maintain registration with the HCPC, including a personal development portfolio as proof of
competence to practice.
4. To take an active interest in and keep abreast of developments in the discipline.
5. To further develop junior colleagues by assisting in the training of trainee HCS and MLA staff, and to
undertake, complete, and sign off all competencies associated with these grades when required
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overall Job Purpose:
To help in the smooth and efficient running of all sections within the Department of Pathology at
Priory, to ensure safe, rapid, timely and accurate reporting of results.
The post holder will be required to work within any section of the department including core and unsocial
hours as required.
MainDuties:
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 SRA, Haematology, Biochemistry and Blood Transfusion
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 a range of sample types.
7. Operate and maintain analytical equipment in the department.
8. Evaluate and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate
quality control procedures.
9. Interpret complex scientific data and enter test results on pathology computer system.
10. Check reports for further action by clinical staff.
11. Authorise reports as delegated within departmental policy.
12. Replace stocks of consumables and reagents when required and inform the Pathology Lead if
back-up stocks are low.
13. To assist when required in the preparation of documentation for UKAS (ISO) accreditation.
14. Able to solve complex problems within work area, but advise both clinicians and senior staff of
any clinical and managerial issues
Training and Education
1. Multidisciplinary Training as required
2. To maintain own personal development and attend departmental meetings as required.
3. To maintain registration with the HCPC, including a personal development portfolio as proof of
competence to practice.
4. To take an active interest in and keep abreast of developments in the discipline.
5. To further develop junior colleagues by assisting in the training of trainee HCS and MLA staff, and to
undertake, complete, and sign off all competencies associated with these grades when required
Person Specification
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
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational skills.
- Work accurately, neatly and efficiently.
- Attention to detail is very important.
- Work as part of a team.
- Keyboard skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- Work on own initiative
- Communicate efficiently with other members of the laboratory in English -both verbally and in writing.
- Use of laboratory equipment relevant to the specialty
- Demonstrate experience of working to a laboratory Quality Management System
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
- IBMS Accredited BSc (hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
- Participation in a relevant CPD Scheme
- e.g. IBMS
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational skills.
- Work accurately, neatly and efficiently.
- Attention to detail is very important.
- Work as part of a team.
- Keyboard skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- Work on own initiative
- Communicate efficiently with other members of the laboratory in English -both verbally and in writing.
- Use of laboratory equipment relevant to the specialty
- Demonstrate experience of working to a laboratory Quality Management System
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).
