Healthcare Scientist London, England
Job description
Job Summary
The Microbiology Services Laboratory (MSL) is a specialist laboratory responsible for the confirmation of microbiological screen reactivity in samples from blood, tissue and stem cell donors. MSL also performs some specialist non-blood donor screening (tissue, stem cell and organ donors), the lot release testing of microbiological assays, and provides expert advice and guidance.
Main duties of the job
You will be working as part of a scientific and clinical team, including doctors, nurses and other health care professionals and the role you perform will directly contribute to saving and improving patient’s lives. Your responsibilities will include:
- Perform and interpret a wide range of specialist scientific and technical procedures and tests relating to the issue of results for blood, tissue or stem cell products.
- Conduct automated and manual investigations in a microbiology reference laboratory, operating a range of complex and routine equipment, applying scientific, theoretical and practical knowledge expected of a Healthcare Scientist.
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Contribute to the maintenance of equipment and completion of relevant documentation.
About You
Knowledge and Experience
- Experience and / or knowledge of the use of a range of laboratory equipment.
- Experience and / or knowledge in a range of scientific techniques.
- Experience of working with Information Technology.
Qualifications and Training
- Degree in Biomedical Science or appropriate science degree.
- Evidence of continuous learning and professional development.
- Willingness to undertake further training and development.
Please view the attached profile and benefits documents which are a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.
About Us
At NHS Blood and Transplant, we’re incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers.
It’s an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme.
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality.
Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.
This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 21st May 2023.
Interviews are anticipated to be held on Wednesday 31st May 2023 - subject to confirmation.
For informal enquiries please contact Holly Ciesielczuk – Deputy Lab Manager / Quality Manager via email at: [email protected]
