Biomedical Scientist in Taunton

Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) is seeking a highly motivated and organised individual, with HCPC registration to join our friendly Infection Sciences team. Applicants can earn up to £39,043 per annum depending on qualifications and experience and subject to agreement, may be entitled to a £10,000 welcome bonus.

You will be based within the Infectious Sciences laboratory (including Bacteriology, Parasitology, Virology, Molecular and Mycology). There will be a requirement to rotate within all areas, subject to completion of suitable training. There is also an expectation that you will participate in the out-of-hours on-call service, weekend working on rotation and bank holiday rotas.

Main duties of the job:

• Rotate through all areas of a Laboratory in Infectious Sciences as required, perform all designated duties in accordance with local working practices, maintain high professional standards and conform to Health and Safety regulations.
• Perform and interpret routine and specialist Biomedical investigations autonomously to provide patients results within agreed quality standards of service delivery and turnaround times under the supervision of senior staff.
• Work independently, implement and propose changes to procedures for own work area.
• Continue with personal development through academic and/or practical experience.
• Provide professional leadership and training to Basic Grade, Trainee BMS, Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants.
• Maintain the standards of conduct required by the Health Professions Council to practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Provide technical advice to clinicians as to the appropriateness of tests and timescales.
• Assist and carry out duties as directed in Health and Safety, audit, training, incident reporting and quality assurance/quality control.

Working for our organisation:

Formed in 2012, Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) is a joint venture between SYNLAB UK & Ireland and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. The partnership serves a population of around 500,000 and delivers services to the Trust and more than 100 GP practices, delivering on over 9 million tests annually. The department is an IBMS accredited training laboratory and has full UKAS accreditation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

• Participate in and assist with clinical trials, the development of new tests and research & validation of equipment ensuring compliance with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management policies and practices.
• Provide technical advice to clinical staff.
• Perform and interpret routine and specialist Biomedical investigations and participate daily in the scientific and technical activities of the laboratory section under the supervision of senior staff.
• Utilise the laboratory LIMS, Q-Pulse quality monitoring system and other application software according to authorised protocols.
• Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times.
• Attend and participate positively in laboratory and other meetings as directed by laboratory senior staff.
• Plan and prioritise work allocations, training plans, audits of both yourself and junior staff.
• Encourage active participation in continuous professional development and support the introduction of new technologies and/or systems.
• Report all incidents and adverse events to senior staff.
• Demonstrate ongoing competency against training plans and participate positively in CPD activities.

Safety:

• Observe safety regulations and attend mandatory fire, manual handling and other courses as required.
• Assist in the investigations of any incidents.
• Participate in risk assessment monitoring.
• Ensure that the equipment within area of work is maintained and operated as per SOP’s.

Person specification:

• BSc Degree, accredited by the Healthcare Professions Council and IBMS.
• HCPC Registration.
• IBMS membership.
• Advanced working knowledge of Biomedical techniques and practices.
• High degree of accuracy, numeracy, interpretive skills and good problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge and experience of LIMS and computer applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Statistical Packages.
• Leadership qualities with experience of coaching, coordinating and supervising a team.

Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. All applicants are welcome to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation. Equality of opportunity is our policy.

For our Permanent workforce we offer a competitive benefits package. All employees are entitled to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Ground breaking development opportunities

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties.