Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist with expertise in Haematology and Blood Transfusion to join us on a full time and permanent basis (part-time applicants will be considered).  We are seeking individuals who are dedicated to providing a high-quality patient centric service and are enthusiastic about mentoring and sharing their knowledge.

Our team of Biomedical Scientists operate a 24/7 service involving lone working plus working alongside Associate Practitioner and Medical Laboratory Assistant colleagues. On site and remote discipline specific support is available from Team Manager and Advanced Practitioner colleagues who operate across the 3 SPS sites (two in Taunton and one in Yeovil). We use the following  Sysmex analysers for FBC, ACL for coagulation and Ortho Vision analysers in Blood Transfusion.

Main duties of the job

·       As a Biomedical Scientist within the Blood Sciences team, you will perform and interpret routine and specialist testing providing patient centred scientific excellence whilst maintaining high quality standards in accordance with ISO15189.

·       You will supervise, mentor and support other Biomedical Scientists, Trainee Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants within your department, sharing your knowledge, experience and passion for your work. 

·       As a registered Biomedical Scientist, you will have the responsibility of maintaining fitness to practice and are required to participate actively in CPD.  SPS will commit to support you in developing your skills and knowledge in line with your professional growth and our business interests. A dedicated Training team and extensive resources are available to support this.

·       Most importantly, through our shared values, you will help to make a positive difference to the lives, health and wellbeing of those within our community that we serve.

Working for our organisation

SYNLAB UK & Ireland have established experience of working in partnership with the NHS to deliver and improve pathology services through its existing pathology joint ventures - including Southwest Pathology Services (SPS).

Our team at SPS have been fundamental to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare in Somerset for over a decade.  We hold ISO15189 UKAS accreditation and are an HCPC approved training Laboratory for both IBMS Registration and Specialist Portfolios.

SPS maintains a comprehensive training budget designed to support the career development of all staff members.  This investment ensures that employees have access to the necessary resources and opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge and advance their professional growth.