Band 5 - £29,970 £36,483 (WTE), Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Additional Wellbeing Allowance - £1,500 per annum (pro-rata)
An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Christie Pathology Partnership (CPP) for a Biomedical Scientist to join our Histology department.
About us
The Christie Pathology Partnership was formed in 2014 and is a joint venture between The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and SYNLAB, the largest provider of laboratory pathology and diagnostic services in Europe. We provide Pathology services for The Christie, the largest single site cancer centre in Europe, treating more than 60,000 patients a year and the first UK centre to be accredited as a comprehensive cancer centre.
SYNLAB is the European leader in delivery of high-quality pathology testing and imaging services. SYNLAB operates in 35 countries across four continents, employing more than 20,000 members of staff and conducting approximately 500 million tests per annum.
Main duties of the job
To be able to rotate through all areas of the Laboratories as required (dependent on qualifications, experience and training), to perform all designated duties in accordance with local working practices, to maintain high professional standards and conform to Health and Safety regulations. To perform biomedical investigations autonomously, within operating procedures and protocols, to provide within agreed quality standards of service delivery and turnaround times under the supervision of senior grade BMS grade staff. To continue with personal development through academic or practical experience. To provide professional leadership and supervise Trainee BMS, Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants. To maintain the standards of conduct required by the Health Professions Council to practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist.
The successful candidate will have:
* A BSc (Hons) Biomedical degree or equivalent
* HCPC State Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
SYNLAB is a committed equal opportunities employer and we are open to flexible working.
Applicants must currently have permission to work in the UK.
Job responsibilities
* Be able to rotate through all areas of the laboratory required (dependent on qualifications, experience and training) performing all designated duties in accordance with local working practices whilst maintaining high professional standards and conforming to Health and Safety regulations.
* Maintain the standards of conduct required by the HPC to practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist.
* Provide specialist technical advice to clinicians as to the appropriateness of tests and timescales.
* Perform routine and specialist biomedical investigations, and participate daily in the scientific and technical activities of the laboratory section, which may include specimen reception functions, under the supervision of Senior Biomedical Scientists.
* Participate in and assist with clinical trials, the development of new tests and research & validation of equipment ensuring at all times compliance with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management policies and practices. Propose changes to standard operating procedures as required in order to develop and streamline the service or to reflect other changes.
* 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.
* Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. Matters being communicated may include complex information and/or results.
* Attend and participate positively in laboratory and other meetings as directed by Laboratory managers.
* As directed by senior laboratory staff, plan and prioritise work allocations, training plans, audits of both yourself and junior staff, responding appropriately to the needs of routine and urgent activities.
* Provide supervision, training and professional leadership to junior staff which includes monitoring their performance against laboratory standards and their training plans.
* Encourage active participation in continuous professional development and support the introduction of new technologies and/or systems by being a change advocate, and active mentor and a tutor to junior staff.
* Use consumables and equipment within your allocated section responsibility and be responsible for stock control audits and recording through approved channels as required.
* Report all incidents and adverse events to senior staff and enter the information in the CAPA module of Q-pulse in a timely manner as directed by senior staff.
* Demonstrate ongoing competency against training plans.
* Participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities.
* 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 SOPs.
* Comply with CPP policy for annual mandatory updates and have knowledge of COSHH and Lifting and Handling Policies.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£29,970 to £36,483 a year Additional Wellbeing Allowance £1,500 per annum
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