Job summary
We are seeking a proactive, motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Biomedical Scientists to work across our Synnovis site, Royal Brompton Hospital in Central London, and Harefield Hospital in Uxbridge. The successful candidates would be expected to hold HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist or working towards their specialist portfolio and have experience in Histopathology. You would be expected to hold an IBMS Specialist Portfolio (if HCPC registration was via IBMS portfolio route). The post holder is expected to work weekends and participate in the on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will act as an experienced Registered Biomedical Scientist to contribute to providing a professional clinical laboratory service as an aid to effective diagnosis and treatment.
- Able to perform all core scientific and interpretive work, which corresponds to the training and qualifications of a Registered Biomedical Scientist.
- Develop and improve your professional expertise and specialist skills.
- Registered Biomedical Scientists will be expected to supervise unqualified staff and deputise for section leaders when necessary.
- To contribute to the provision of specialist clinical scientific services to patients that may include research and audit samples.
- You will be required to work in the satellite laboratory at Harefield Hospital according to the departmental rota.
- You will be required to participate in a half-day Saturday morning rota.
- Out of hours / on-call - after appropriate training, staff will participate in an out-of-hours on-call service. Staff undertaking on-call will work on their own initiative and take responsibility for that work within the constraints of departmental protocols.
About us
We can offer training and development through the organisation's Scientific Learning and Development Fund and CPD activities. This includes opportunities to apply for funding towards a variety of qualifications. Locally, we provide opportunities for you to develop your knowledge in laboratory quality, health and safety, and training. We also have an active Education Forum featuring internal and external speakers.
Your Development and Learning
You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The Synnovis Way Development Programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund, and the Synnovis Academy, through which you can receive funding or support for advanced qualifications.
Through our Innovation Accelerator Fund, you can apply for finance to get a new, innovative scientific project off the ground and participate with the wider scientific community through symposiums, conferences, and other peer group meetings.
This is managed between you and your line manager in line with your personal and professional development ambitions.
You can also apply for financial support to drive innovation and service development for the benefit of patients through our Innovation Accelerator Fund.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Royal Brompton Hospital has a formidable international reputation for its treatment of lung and heart disease, built over more than 175 years. It has ranked in the top ten 'World's Best Specialized Hospitals' ever since Newsweek created the list in 2021. It is home to Europe's largest centre for the treatment and management of cystic fibrosis and sees patients suffering from asthma and chronic lung conditions.
Harefield Hospital, based in Uxbridge, Northwest London, is one of the largest and most experienced centres in the world for heart and lung transplants. It has jointly pioneered work in the development of artificial hearts (also known as left ventricular assist devices or LVADs).
- To provide and receive highly complex information to inform work colleagues or external contacts, other departments, GPs, and visitors to the department. This may include providing advice, explanation of results, and instruction.
- To attend the departmental Quality Assessment meetings and actively participate in the monitoring, assessment, and improvement of the quality of the laboratorys performance.
- To communicate any difficulties, problems, accidents, or incidents affecting the delivery of the service or the department to a section leader or line manager promptly.
- To ensure that the laboratory Standard Operating Procedures and Health & Safety policies are understood and carried out by all staff.
- To ensure that all contact with patients, staff from other hospital departments, and visitors to the department is courteous, helpful, and professional.
- To plan and prioritise your scientific workload on a day-to-day basis.
- Provide a high level of support in the provision of service on the Harefield site by:
- Working on that site when required to do so.
- Undertaking any Histology for that site, including the selection of tissue for frozen sections under the direction of the remote pathologist.
- Training other BMS staff to carry out any urgent work on that site, including the use of the Aperio slide scanning system and selection of tissue for frozen sections.
- Ensuring the Quality Management system for that site is maintained.
- To participate fully in the departments quality assurance and audit programmes and assist in maintaining appropriate internal and external quality assurance records.
- To assist with the review and updating of departmental documents (e.g. SOPs and risk assessments) for all aspects of the activity of the department.
- To assist and participate in the research activities of the department.
- To participate in the development, assessment, and introduction of new techniques, working practices, and equipment.
- To cover for staff shortages as far as is reasonable in order to maintain the service.
- To participate in the training, teaching, and supervision of non or newly HPC-registered staff, such as Trainee Biomedical Scientists and biomedical support workers.
- To participate and help in facilitating the research activities of the department.
- To participate in an out-of-hours on-call service after appropriate training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Royal Brompton Hospital has a formidable international reputation for its treatment of lung and heart disease, built over more than 175 years. It has ranked in the top ten 'World's Best Specialized Hospitals' ever since Newsweek created the list in 2021. It is home to Europe's largest centre for the treatment and management of cystic fibrosis and sees patients suffering from asthma and chronic lung conditions.
Harefield Hospital, based in Uxbridge, Northwest London, is one of the largest and most experienced centres in the world for heart and lung transplants. It has jointly pioneered work in the development of artificial hearts (also known as left ventricular assist devices or LVADs).
- To provide and receive highly complex information to inform work colleagues or external contacts, other departments, GPs, and visitors to the department. This may include providing advice, explanation of results, and instruction.
- To attend the departmental Quality Assessment meetings and actively participate in the monitoring, assessment, and improvement of the quality of the laboratorys performance.
- To communicate any difficulties, problems, accidents, or incidents affecting the delivery of the service or the department to a section leader or line manager promptly.
- To ensure that the laboratory Standard Operating Procedures and Health & Safety policies are understood and carried out by all staff.
- To ensure that all contact with patients, staff from other hospital departments, and visitors to the department is courteous, helpful, and professional.
- To plan and prioritise your scientific workload on a day-to-day basis.
- Provide a high level of support in the provision of service on the Harefield site by:
- Working on that site when required to do so.
- Undertaking any Histology for that site, including the selection of tissue for frozen sections under the direction of the remote pathologist.
- Training other BMS staff to carry out any urgent work on that site, including the use of the Aperio slide scanning system and selection of tissue for frozen sections.
- Ensuring the Quality Management system for that site is maintained.
- To participate fully in the departments quality assurance and audit programmes and assist in maintaining appropriate internal and external quality assurance records.
- To assist with the review and updating of departmental documents (e.g. SOPs and risk assessments) for all aspects of the activity of the department.
- To assist and participate in the research activities of the department.
- To participate in the development, assessment, and introduction of new techniques, working practices, and equipment.
- To cover for staff shortages as far as is reasonable in order to maintain the service.
- To participate in the training, teaching, and supervision of non or newly HPC-registered staff, such as Trainee Biomedical Scientists and biomedical support workers.
- To participate and help in facilitating the research activities of the department.
- To participate in an out-of-hours on-call service after appropriate training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist Biomedical Scientist or working on specialist portfolio.
- Participation in a recognised CPD scheme
Desirable
- Study for a higher degree, Higher Specialist Certificate, or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Good experience in a Histopathology laboratory
- Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise
Desirable
- Experience of using Epic Beaker
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work using clearly defined policies to achieve the agreed outcome
- Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions
Desirable
- Knowledge of Quality management system and ability to use Q-Pulse
- Knowledge of risk assessment & COSHH
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist Biomedical Scientist or working on specialist portfolio.
- Participation in a recognised CPD scheme
Desirable
- Study for a higher degree, Higher Specialist Certificate, or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Good experience in a Histopathology laboratory
- Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise
Desirable
- Experience of using Epic Beaker
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work using clearly defined policies to achieve the agreed outcome
- Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions
Desirable
- Knowledge of Quality management system and ability to use Q-Pulse
- Knowledge of risk assessment & COSHH
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
