Job summary
- Main area
- Haematology and Blood Transfusion
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 200-STG-6378683-HS-Z
- Employer
- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
- Town
- Stanmore
- Salary
- £42,471 - £50,364 p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Band 6
Job overview
Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Clinical Blood Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
South West London Pathology is an award-winning NHS pathology partnership set up by St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to provide a single, integrated pathology service across South West London and beyond. On 1 May 2021, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust joined to form an expanded South West London Pathology partnership. SWLP also provide a pathology service at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital.
Main duties of the job
We are currently seeking to recruit to a full-time post and are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated, hard-working individual able to demonstrate a flexible approach to work.
Working for our organisation
This post is based at Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital however the post holder may be required to work at any of the South West London Pathology sites as and when necessary.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and motivated HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientists to join a multidisciplinary team in this busy department, which has full Clinical Pathology Accreditation. The department actively encourages further education and CPD activities. Biomedical scientists within the Biochemistry section work on Roche Cobas C311 analysers, Beckman DxH800, DxH 520 and ACL TOPS in Haematology. We have an IH500 analyser in Blood Transfusion. Microbiology Instruments include Gene Xpert, BD FX-40. There is also a well established POCT service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicants must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and have post registration experience in a UKAS and IBMS accredited laboratory.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the 24 hour/ seven day service.
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Find out more about South West London Pathology on our website
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
- HCPC Registration
- Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
- Excellent working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Knowledge of health and safety issues
- Experience of quality management systems
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Practical specialist analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
- Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to work pressure
- Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
- Intermediate level of computer skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Use of enhanced pathology computer systems
Other relevant
Essential criteria
- Good hand eye co-ordination
- Able to perform light physical work.
- Capable of intense periods of concentration
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust – being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful – and behave in a way that reflects these. More information on the vision and values of St. George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is attached below.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and informed by email.
If you are appointed to the post, as part of your pre-employment check we will be required to verify your identity. The document/s you present for this purpose will be checked for their authenticity by scanning all known security features. These features will include:
- The machine readable zone
- An ultra violet image
- An infra red image
As part of your pre-employment checks, we will also be required to obtain satisfactory, written references. Please ensure that the referee details which you provide on your application form are correct. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent line manager. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.
Telephone: 02082963786
Text: 07501066267
Email: [email protected].
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Juliette Gevao
- Job title
- Spoke Laboratory Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02089095268
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