Biomedical Scientist

Working hours are 7.5hrs per day, between the hours of 9am - 10pm. You will predominately work the morning shift, however there may be a need to work the later shift also. Occasional Saturdays may also be required.

We also welcome applications from newly registered Biomedical Scientists with HCPC registration.

This post is designed for a HCPC registered biomedical scientist to work (Haematology/Biochemistry) as part of a laboratory team. You will carry out a range of laboratory and scientific tests to support the diagnosis and treatment of disease by the use sophisticated automated equipment, microscopes and other hi-tech laboratory equipment.

Main Duties

• Work as part of a laboratory team, providing a high level of diagnostic service using automated and manual analytical methods in order to provide patients with reliable diagnosis and treatment.
• Perform a range of specialist technical and scientific activities.
• Support the training of other members of staff under the supervision of senior BMS and the operational lead.
• Process the specimens received and to undertake the related tasks in the various sections of the laboratory, leading to the reporting and interpretation of results in accordance with agreed policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Be aware and raise of clinical risk within the laboratory and support a high-quality clinical service for patients.
• Ensure internal quality controls appropriate checks are conducted for to monitors the daily precision of methodologies and instruments before analyser use as well as prior to patient results being released.
• Perform checks on EQA before submissions to ensure submissions are on time and review reports.
• Interpret first line laboratory results and take appropriate actions in line with laboratory policies and procedures.
• Provide approved departmental information and advice to other healthcare professionals, and to refer on to appropriate specialists’ requests for information out with their area of responsibility.
• Liaise with senior BMS staff, medical and scientific staff in all matters relating to diagnosis.
• Maintain the quality assurance procedures of the department, ensuring work towards UKAS ISO15189 standards. Measure and monitor the accuracy and imprecision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.
• Carry out first line equipment and method troubleshooting, advise line manager of situations requiring further action and document accordingly raising CAPAs.
• Undertake technical and clinical validation of the results from laboratory investigations to ensure accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols and quality procedures, according to laboratory protocol.
• Ensure a sound knowledge of the laboratory IT system, to look up and enter results, book in patient data, request tests and other similar tasks.
• Report to the Lead BMS any instance or event which may cause a service delivery failure.
• Assist or lead in research and development and to perform validations and verification plans and reports for new tests.
• Ensure stock levels are checked and maintained and review of acceptance testing performed by Associate Practitioners.
• Perform audits directed by the Quality team.