Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist to join the Pathology Team at The Cleveland Clinic Laboratory.
This is a strategically located laboratory within the Cleveland Clinic Hospital neat Victoria.
The laboratory provides a 24-hour service and has a multi-discipline repertoire, which would appeal to specialist staff who have experience in several disciplines, particularly in Blood Transfusion. There is regular rotation within each section of the laboratory and equal allocation of all shifts, including weekend and nights shifts, where enhancements/ shift payments are offered. The majority of night shifts are covered by dedicated night staff.
The laboratory is based within Cleveland Clinic, a prestigious American private hospital that is the first of its kind within the UK. The services offered are still expanding, having been open for just over two years now, and there are regular advancements of clinical procedures and equipment. The hospital has 28 ITU beds 8 Theatres plus Cath Labs/ Interventional Radiology and Endoscopy, serving both inpatients and outpatients.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate willparticipate in the routine processing of all pathology(Haematology, Biochemistry, Transfusion) specimens and issue of blood components with the other BMS and MLA staff to ensure a smooth workflow, and ensure that for each sample the appropriate requested investigations are performed in a timely manner and to ensure that specialised and urgent specimens are appropriately dealt with.
The role offers opportunity to develop additional quality control/assurance skills and responsibilities,health and safety practices, and various other internal and external training avenues.
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.
About us
At TDL 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 allowance28 days
Flexible working hours 37.5 hours standard working week
Job description
Job responsibilities
To help in the smooth and efficient running of a section within the Pathology Department to ensure safe,
rapid, timely and accurate reporting of results. Investigation and analysis of samples by the application of
techniques and testing that include: Haematology, Coagulation, Biochemistry and Blood Transfusion.
The post holder will be required to work within any section of the department including core and unsocial
hours as required.
Main Duties:
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 Haematology and morphology, Coagulation, Biochemistry
and Immunoassays, and Blood Transfusion (grouping, antibody investigations and compatible
unit and product issue).
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 Section Leader 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 MLA and BMS staff, and to undertake,
complete, and sign off all competencies associated with these grades.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To help in the smooth and efficient running of a section within the Pathology Department to ensure safe,
rapid, timely and accurate reporting of results. Investigation and analysis of samples by the application of
techniques and testing that include: Haematology, Coagulation, Biochemistry and Blood Transfusion.
The post holder will be required to work within any section of the department including core and unsocial
hours as required.
Main Duties:
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 Haematology and morphology, Coagulation, Biochemistry
and Immunoassays, and Blood Transfusion (grouping, antibody investigations and compatible
unit and product issue).
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 Section Leader 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 MLA and BMS staff, and to undertake,
complete, and sign off all competencies associated with these grades.
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
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels
- Well presented and will abide by dress codes
- Demonstrate professionalism and a customer-focused attitude
- Calm under pressure
- Punctual and reliable
- Helpful, friendly and polite
- Flexible and adaptable
- Committed to the corporate quality objectives
- Commercially aware
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.
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
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels
- Well presented and will abide by dress codes
- Demonstrate professionalism and a customer-focused attitude
- Calm under pressure
- Punctual and reliable
- Helpful, friendly and polite
- Flexible and adaptable
- Committed to the corporate quality objectives
- Commercially aware
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.
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
Additional information
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).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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