Biomedical Scientist London, England
Job description
The Clinical Biochemistry Service is one of the largest in the UK, has more than 150 staff with an annual workload in excess of 15 million tests. Core services are provided by a fully automated laboratory on each site with specialist services centralised mainly at Charing Cross Hospital.
You will be working with the new, state of the art Abbott Alinity CI Immuno-Chemistry, Advanced Instruments OsmoPro analysers.
The Clinical Biochemistry laboratory is covered for 24 hours every day and you would be expected to participate in the shifts including late shifts and weekends and contribute to the continuity and quality of care for patients in the Trust hospitals. You may also on occasion be asked to cover night shifts in absence of night workers. Staff are expected to travel across our six hospital sites when required.
You will be HCPC registered and hold an MSc/Specialist portfolio or have equivalent Clinical Biochemistry experience 2 – 3 years post registration experience. Multi discipline experience will be an advantage but is not essential.
Applicants must have a desire to learn and develop within our busy laboratories.
We are committed to your personal and professional development and you will have opportunities to fulfil your potential with NWLP. Applicants must have a desire to learn and develop within our busy laboratories.
service to Imperial College Healthcare Trust.
To maintain the required levels of laboratory safety and good laboratory practice, as specified in local and national guidelines.
To work with biomedical scientists and clinical scientists in the provision of a comprehensive and effectiveClinical Biochemistryservice for the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, as directed by the Head of the Department.
To participate in the efficient handling, processing and analysis of samples in the laboratory, under supervision.
To maintain effective records of all activities and procedures, and to contribute towards the maintenance of the laboratory's quality system.
To check, keep clean and maintain laboratory equipment.
To carry out supervised laboratory procedures in all sections of the laboratory, as directed by the Head of the Unit and senior scientific staff.
To undergo appropriate teaching and training as directed and as necessary in order to maintain HPC registration and to maintain suitable records of all training activities undertaken.
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
