Biomedical Scientist London, England
Job description
The Leslie Brent Laboratory at Hammersmith Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, is a small but busy laboratory providing a highly specialized Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) service, primarily to the Renal Directorate and Division of Medicine but also to other departments within the Trust and other hospitals.
The laboratory is UKAS accredited (Accreditation Number 9280) and supports approximately 170 renal and combined kidney/pancreatic transplants per year which includes a large live donor and ABO incompatible transplantation programs. Additionally, the laboratory supports the adult and paediatric bone marrow and adult liver transplantation programs within the Trust.
The laboratory has 3 HPLC-tandem mass spectrometry systems for TDM analysis measuring immunosuppressive/immunomodulatory drugs and anti-fungals. Additionally, there are ongoing clinical research programs.
We liaise closely with all members of the renal and transplantation team and the applicant will be encouraged to participate in method development in order to further expand our repertoire.
The post is full time (37.5 hours per week) with the core hours being 09:00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday. The department is situated at Hammersmith Hospital.
To be an efficient flexible member of the Leslie Brent Laboratory providing a high quality service to Imperial College Healthcare Trust.
Maintain the required levels of laboratory safety and good laboratory practice, as specified in local and national guidelines.
Work with Healthcare Scientists in the provision of a comprehensive and effective Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Service for the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, as directed by the Head of the Department.
Participate in the efficient handling, processing and analysis of samples in the laboratory, under supervision.
Maintain effective records of all activities and procedures, and to contribute towards the maintenance of the laboratory's quality system.
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.
