The department provides good opportunities for CPD and ongoing education/training relevant to the job role will be supported. The laboratory is also a part of South 4 Pathology Partnership Network and works very closely with other Network laboratories. Technical: Carry out analytical duties manipulating samples and reagents with accuracy, precision, and speed to ensure a high-quality cost-effective service. Prioritisation of section work to take account of workload and urgency of analyses Scientific: To undertake method and laboratory instrument evaluation as directed by the section senior. To participate in research and development and clinical trials as directed by the laboratory Chief/Senior BMS. Clinical: To work in any section of the laboratory as required. Prioritisation and planning of the daily workload and take part in the daily routine work as required. Laboratory informatics: To comply with local and national policies for the safe, secure, and confidential processing and storage of patient and other laboratory information. To usethe Laboratory Information System according to the authorised protocols. Administrative: To deputise for a Senior Biomedical Scientist (Band7) in their absence. To ensure that all results are reported within the agreed turnaround time, and to take appropriate action, for example communicating with colleagues and managers, in the event of a situation arising preventing timely reporting of results. General: To comply with the Departments and Trusts policies, requirement, and code of conduct. To maintain State Registration. Please refer to the job description for further details We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.