Job summary
The Blackheath Laboratory provide high level healthcare to the local CHG Blackheath Hospital, plus four remote spoke hospitals.
The opportunity has arisen for an experienced HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist wishing to work in the laboratory at Blackheath. This is a multi-disciplinary role that includes Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
This full time role covers routine hours as well as taking part once trained in late shifts as well as covering weekend/overnight shifts at an additional payment
Working as part of a small team, this is an excellent opportunity to further develop your skills, knowledge and experience within this multidisciplinary laboratory.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a proven compliance in a multiskilled job role.. You will have overall responsibility for all aspects of the provision of a safe and reliable service to onsite laboratory and the multiple hospital services. Duties comprise the routine operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of various analysers including Roche, Sysmex and Griffols instruments. Technical validation and authorisation of results and stock management will also be required.
About us
At TDL
we offer a variety of excellent staff benefits including
Training
and development opportunities supporting professional development
Annual
salary review
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
Please read
the job description and person specification carefully and ensure that your
application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.
We respect
and value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from diverse
communities.
PLEASE
NOTE: WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS VACANCY AT ANY TIME EVEN IF A CLOSING
DATE IS SHOWN HERE OR IN ANY OTHER MEDIA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overall Job Purpose:
To help in the smooth and efficient running of a section within the Department of Haematology and
Chemistry and Blood transfusion (if trained) 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.
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, Chemistry and Blood transfusion sections
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 SpR’s, trainee HCS and MLA staff, and to undertake, complete, and sign off all competencies associated with these grades.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overall Job Purpose:
To help in the smooth and efficient running of a section within the Department of Haematology and
Chemistry and Blood transfusion (if trained) 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.
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, Chemistry and Blood transfusion sections
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 SpR’s, trainee HCS and MLA 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
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).
