Specialist Biomedical Scientist Isleworth, England
Job description
An opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly Blood Sciences team at West Middlesex University Hospital.
Due to a re-provision of all major analytical equipment, you will be working with new, state of the art analysers including Abbott Alinity Hq, Alinity, and Stago coagulation analysers.
The successful applicant will participate in the laboratory rotation through the core sections of Automated Haematology and Coagulation and the specialist area of Blood Transfusion. Our busy department is fully computerised (Sunquest ) . Equipment includes Stago Star Max 2 analysers, Alifax Test 1, Immucor NEO & Echo analysers. The Pathology department utilises the Q-Pulse Quality Management System.
As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist you will work as a team member to a set pattern covering Haematology and Blood Transfusion labs.
We look forward to hearing from you.
To become proficient in designated areas of diagnostic work within the department and to provide a comprehensive and appropriate laboratory service to patients and staff.
Takes part in duties without supervision at a level of autonomy requiring decision making but can refer to more senior or medical staff for support.
Organize own work tasks or activities.
Ensure that safe working practises are maintained according to standard operating procedures.
To assist in maintaining appropriate internal and external quality assurance.
To validate reports where necessary using judgemental expertise.
To authorise reports when given the responsibility in accordance with local policy.
Ensure that documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records).
To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. To work towards promoting this to others.
Identify and report clinical and non-clinical risks so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy.
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.
