Senior Biomedical Scientist

We are looking for a suitably experienced SBMS (Blood Sciences) to take ownership of the operational, quality and clinical leadership of Haematology and Biochemistry. The Mount Alvernia Laboratory is based within the Circle Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford, and supports local services and two other remote hospitals. The laboratory is staffed by four employees weekdays only between 8am to 7pm, and utilises efficient networks of couriers to collect and refer tracked samples between the hospitals and to the Ealing Laboratory. Analysis is performed onsite according to the agreed onsite repertoire, this being Biochemistry and Haematology. Any further testing or samples for other disciplines are referred to our larger central laboratories in London. Roche and Sysmex instrumentation is utilised, and we are transitioning to bespoke single LIMS systems across the entire network.

Main duties of the job

• Applicants will have significant experience in one of these disciplines, with appropriate qualifications (MSc).
• The role will require at minimum day to day overview of processes including training, troubleshooting, operational reporting and trending, management of incidents, change controls, assets, risk and documentation, inspection preparation and readiness.
• The role encompasses multidisciplinary working environment.
• Further delegation and opportunities for Training Officer/Quality Representative and People management opportunities would be available.
• When applying please include your HCPC registration number on your CV.
• To apply you will need to be able to work the above and not be limited by working restrictions.

About us

At TDL we offer a variety of excellent staff benefits including:

• Training and development opportunities supporting professional development.
• Annual 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.
• Flexible working hours - 37.5 hours standard working week.

Job responsibilities

• To supervise various grades of scientific & support staff.
• To participate in all areas of laboratory bench work, whilst adhering to standard operating procedures and participating in their regular review and update.
• To participate in multidisciplinary working as required.
• Techniques and testing that include Haematology, Coagulation and Biochemistry.
• To communicate patients results and answer enquiries from health care professionals within the hospital and in the community, providing information regarding appropriate investigations required and explanation of results, within departmental guidelines and professional code of conduct, recognising own boundaries.
• To interpret clinical information and use scientific knowledge to process specimens for appropriate tests, seeking advice from senior staff and clinicians when necessary.
• Undertake specimen preparation and analysis for a range of sample types.
• To participate in departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department.
• To operate and maintain analytical equipment in the department.
• To evaluate and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.
• To interpret complex scientific data and enter test results on pathology computer system.
• To check reports for further action by the Clinicians, and to authorise reports as delegated within TDL departmental policy.
• To assist in the evaluation of new equipment and advise the head of service, senior scientific colleagues on the need for new equipment and maintenance of existing equipment.
• To ensure that the department meets all the standards required by UKAS and to participate in the regular review of all the procedures performed in the laboratory including the establishment and monitoring of effective internal and external Quality Control and Quality Assurance schemes.

Person Specification

Experience

• 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.

Qualifications

• Registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist.
• MSc in appropriate discipline such as Biomedical Science (or equivalent qualification e.g. IBMS HSD).
• Participation in a relevant CPD Scheme e.g. IBMS.

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.