Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Duties will include, but not be limited to:
1. Performing work duties to the standards required as a HCPC biomedical scientist
2. Undertaking the correct procedures for the handling of specimens, pre and post analysis
3. Maintaining and operating equipment used in the preparation and analysis of specimens
4. Performing a range of laboratory tests autonomously and demonstrating an understanding of the scientific basis for tests and the disease processes under investigation
5. Demonstrating awareness of factors affecting sample integrity, risks associated with the sample reagents, or method and other tests indicated by the outcome of the analysis
6. Using the main laboratory computer system in accordance with service requirements
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
1. Experience of working in a clinical pathology laboratory as a Biomedical Scientist
2. Understanding of health and safety legislation pertaining to clinical laboratories
3. Understand the components of a quality management system
Desirable criteria
1. Problem solving ability
2. Understanding of laboratory quality issues
3. Familiar with pathology LIMS
4. Good knowledge of immunological processes in health and disease
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Degree (or equivalent) suitable for HCPC registration
2. HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
3. Uses continuing professional development as a means of self development
Desirable criteria
1. IBMS membership
Thanks for taking the time to view this advert; we're looking forward to receiving your application. You should be aware that the vacancy may close earlier than the published date if sufficient applications are received so it would be best to apply as soon as you can.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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