Employer: St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: St Helier Hospital
Town: Carshalton
Salary: £42,939 - £50,697 p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Outer)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 10/02/2025 23:59
Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Clinical Biochemistry
Band 6
*The pay scales advertised have been confirmed by NHS England, we are awaiting confirmation of when these will be reflected. The new scales can be found here: Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers
Job overview
We have a wonderful opportunity for an experienced HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist to join our dynamic, supportive, and friendly team in the Clinical Biochemistry Department at Epsom and St Helier hospitals.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and motivated State Registered Biomedical Scientists to join the well-established team in this busy UKAS Accredited pathology department. Biomedical scientists within the department work on the Abbott Alinity Chemistry and Immunoassay analysers. With suitable training, the successful candidate may also have the opportunity to work with other specialist analysers including the Waters TQD and Agilent HPLC.
The post is for 37.5 hours per week, primarily based at St Helier Hospital; however, rotation across other sites within SWLP may be required. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the 24 hour/seven day service after a period of suitable training.
Main duties of the job
We are currently seeking to recruit a suitably qualified Band 6 BMS to join the Clinical Blood Sciences (CBS) team. Working primarily in the Automated Biochemistry Department, the successful candidate may also be required to work across the other specialist sections in biochemistry, following suitable training. This role involves all stages of the laboratory process, including sample handling, analysis, and reporting, from assigning unique identifiers and performing routine and specialized biochemical analyses to validating and authorizing laboratory results.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated, hard-working individual able to demonstrate a flexible approach to work. The successful candidate will engage in professional development activities, such as participating in CPD to maintain HCPC registration, attending training courses, and contributing to the training of other staff and healthcare professionals. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and innovative environment.
Working for our organisation
South West London Pathology is an award-winning pathology partnership between four leading Hospital Trusts – St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust and Croydon Health Services NHS Trust – designed to provide an integrated, high-quality pathology service for hospitals and GPs across South West London. The organisation serves a population of 3.5 million people across the South West of London.
It is an exciting time to join us, with many opportunities available to advance your knowledge of cutting-edge technology. At Epsom and St. Helier, Biomedical scientists in Biochemistry work in state-of-the-art Automation laboratories providing Abbott Alinity Chemistry and Immunoassay analysers connected to the latest GLP systems. Additionally, St Helier hospital has a number of specialist sections, including HPLC for Biogenic amines, Specialist TDM analysis, and Amino Acids. We are also home to the South West Thames regional Newborn Screening Laboratory providing population screening to the newborns in the South West Thames catchment area.
The Laboratory operates a 24/7 service providing cover to a busy A&E, obstetrics, and acute services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.**
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
* An Honours degree or equivalent in a biological Science
* HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
* Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Experience
* Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
* Excellent working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Knowledge of health and safety issues
* Experience of quality management systems
* Experience in using Abbott Alinity / Architect
Skills and Abilities
* Practical specialist analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
* Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet, and database software
* Accuracy and attention to detail
* Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
* Able to work as part of a team
* Able to work under pressure
* Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
* Intermediate level of computer skills
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Use of enhanced pathology computer systems
Other relevant
* Good hand-eye coordination
* Able to perform light physical work.
* Capable of intense periods of concentration
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust – being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful – and behave in a way that reflects these. More information on the vision and values of St. George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is attached below.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and informed by email.
If you are appointed to the post, as part of your pre-employment check we will be required to verify your identity. The document/s you present for this purpose will be checked for their authenticity by scanning all known security features.
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