Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Infectious Sciences in Radstock, Somerset

Job Description Job Title: Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Infectious Sciences \n Location: Taunton \n Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 per annum + £10,000 welcome bonus \n Job Type: Permanent, Full Time \n About us: \n Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) is seeking a highly motivated and organised Biomedical Scientist, with HCPC registration and IBMS Specialist Portfolio to join our friendly Infection Science team. Applicants can earn up to £48,117 per annum depending on qualifications and experience and subject to agreement, may be entitled to a £10,000 welcome bonus. \Formed in 2012, Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) is a joint venture between SYNLAB UK & Ireland and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. We hold ISO15189 UKAS accreditation and are an HCPC-approved laboratory for IBMS Registration and Specialist Portfolio training. \A well-established central 'Hub' laboratory is based in Taunton, supported by Essential Service Laboratories at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital to provide urgent testing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The laboratory has one of the first new generation Kiestra automated platforms in the UK, with over 40 staff processing 400,000 samples per year. \n About the role \n SYNLAB UK & Ireland has a strong track record of working in partnership with the NHS to enhance pathology services through successful joint ventures, including SPS. \n You will be based within the Infectious Sciences laboratory (including Bacteriology, Parasitology, Virology, Molecular and Mycology), at the Hub laboratory site in Taunton. There will be a requirement to rotate within all areas, subject to completion of suitable training. The department operates 7 days per week with rota for weekend working, on-call and bank holidays- all these have pay enhancements. \n \n To 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. \n Act as the lead specialist for a designated area within Infection Sciences, such as Quality Management, Health & Safety, Information Technology, or a specific technical discipline, providing expert oversight, driving service development, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and policies. \n To continue with personal development through academic and/or practical experience. \n To provide professional leadership and training to Basic Grade, Trainee BMS, Associate Practitioners (equivalent grades) and Medical Laboratory Assistants. \n To maintain the standards of conduct required by the Health Professions Council to practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist. \n To assist and carry out duties as directed in Health and Safety, audit, training, incident reporting and quality assurance/quality control \n Together with Senior staff help ensure compliance with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management. \n Utilise the laboratory LIMS, Q-Pulse quality monitoring system and other application software according to authorised protocols including assisting in computer data entry in all areas of the laboratory, document review, non-conformance review and quality assurance processes. \n Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. n Demonstrate on going competency against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities. \n HCPC Registration \n Specialist Portfolio in Microbiology or equivalent experience prior to specialist portfolio release \n \n What we offer: \n \n All staff commencing on SYNLAB Hospital terms and conditions are subject to a 3-month probationary period and may be entitled to a welcome bonus of £10,000. \n We offer a comprehensive training budget to support career development, providing the resources and opportunities needed for professional growth. \n SPS promotes continuous professional development through regular se