Job vacancy: Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) - Cellular Pathology, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Tooting

Job summary

Main area: Cellular Pathology
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Saturday Working on rotation)
Job ref: 200-713108-5860391-DK-Z-B

Employer: St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: St.Georges Hospital
Town: Tooting
Salary: £42,471 - £50,364 pa pro-rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 05/05/2024 23:59

Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) - Cellular Pathology

Band 6

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

Scientific and Technical Duties

To be proficient in designated areas of diagnostic work within the department and to provide a comprehensive and appropriate laboratory service to patients and staff.
To undertake a range of diagnostic tests and screening procedures through to initial interpretation.
To ensure that test procedures are carried out according to SOPs, assess that other junior staff are competent and participate in their regular review and update.
To undertake technical validation of highly complex results from laboratory investigations to ensure accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols
To measure and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.
To carry out corrective action when quality control and assurance procedures indicate loss of performance.
To take part in duties without supervision at a level of autonomy requiring decision making but can refer to more senior or medical staff for support.
To validate reports where necessary using judgemental expertise.
To authorise reports when given the delegated responsibility.
Ensure that documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records).
Identify and report clinical risks so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy.
To support all diagnostic procedures provided by the department.
To contribute towards a culture of quality in the department and to comply and promote the quality initiatives within the department consistent with maintaining laboratory accreditation.
Organise own work tasks or activities.
Ensure all work is completed timely and to satisfactory standards and will seek advice from senior staff when required.
Ensure that safe working practises are maintained according to standard operating procedures.
To assist in maintaining appropriate internal and external quality assurance.

**Please refer to the attached job description and specification for more information**

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
HCPC Registration
Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
Excellent working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge of health and safety issues
Experience of quality management systems

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

Practical specialist analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
Accuracy and attention to detail
Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
Able to work as part of a team
Able to work pressure
Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
Intermediate level of computer skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Use of enhanced pathology computer systems

Other relevant

Essential criteria

Good hand eye co-ordination
Able to perform light physical work.
Capable of intense periods of concentration

We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust – being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful – and behave in a way that reflects these. More information on the vision and values of St. George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is attached below.

Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and informed by email.

If you are appointed to the post, as part of your pre-employment check we will be required to verify your identity. The document/s you present for this purpose will be checked for their authenticity by scanning all known security features. These features will include:

- The machine readable zone
- An ultra violet image
- An infra red image

As part of your pre-employment checks, we will also be required to obtain satisfactory, written references. Please ensure that the referee details which you provide on your application form are correct. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent line manager. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.