Biomedical Scientist

An opportunity exists for a Full Time, HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist wishing to work within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion departments at Northwick Park and Central Middlesex Hospitals. The post is for BMS with Haematology and Blood Transfusion experience to cover all shifts, full training and competency will be provided prior to commencing shifts. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic professional in the North West London area with good travel links into several mainline London stations. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in all of the shifts to support the needs of the 24/7 requirements of the service as allocated by the Head of Haematology and Blood Transfusion Laboratories. The ideal candidate will contribute to providing a professional and technical laboratory service working effectively as a team member as part of the overall department and to work independently performing routine analyses with support as required from senior Biomedical Scientists. Main duties of the job The Laboratory is responsible for servicing the Haematology and Blood Transfusion pathology needs of a large GP catchment area, with Maternity, Haematology Oncology and large surgical variety, including St Marks Colorectal surgery. There is also a large company Haemoglobinopathy referral centre, involved in Neonatal screening and as such the Blood Film Morphology seen is extremely varied with training second to none. The Blood Transfusion laboratory has Grifols analysers on both sites and the team works alongside the Trust Transfusion Practitioners, Lead BT Clinicians and the Hospital Transfusion Team to promote Patient Blood Management. Main duties will include rotation between Haematology and Blood Transfusion across both sites covering the 24/7 service, candidates will be expected to participate in all of the duties, including night shifts. Haematology duties include running the Sysmex XN track, Sysmex CN analysers, morphology and maintaining TATs for A&E and other urgent areas. Blood Transfusion duties will include automated grouping, antibodys, crossmatching, NHSBT referrals and providing component support for Major Haemorrhages., To include, but not be restricted to, the following duties:

• Participate in all areas of laboratory bench work, whilst adhering to standard operating procedures and participating in their regular review and update.
• Multidisciplinary working as required
• Communicate patients results and answer enquiries from health care professionals providing information regarding appropriate investigations required and explanation of results, within departmental guidelines and professional code of conduct.
• Interpret clinical information and use scientific knowledge to process specimens for appropriate tests, seeking advice from senior staff and clinicians when necessary.
• Undertake specimen preparation and analysis for a range of sample types.
• Operate and maintain analytical equipment in the department.
• Evaluate and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.
• Interpret complex scientific data and enter test results on pathology computer system.
• Check reports for further action by clinical staff.
• Authorise reports as delegated within departmental policy.
• Replace stocks of consumables and reagents when required and inform the Section Leader if back-up stocks are low.
• To assist when required in the preparation of documentation for UKAS (ISO) accreditation.
• Able to solve complex problems within work area, but advise both clinicians and senior staff of any clinical and managerial issues
  
  Experience
Essential
• Theoretical and practical knowledge in discipline of pathology relevant to role.
• Previous experience in a relevant laboratory, and proficiency in techniques appropriate to the discipline, Registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist
• IBMS Accredited BSc (hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
• Participation in a relevant CPD Scheme e.g. IBMS
Person Specification Experience Essential
• Theoretical and practical knowledge in discipline of pathology relevant to role.
• Previous experience in a relevant laboratory, and proficiency in techniques appropriate to the discipline, Registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist
• IBMS Accredited BSc (hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
• Participation in a relevant CPD Scheme e.g. IBMS
  
  At TDL we offer a variety of excellent staff benefits including:
Training and development opportunities supporting professional development Annual salary review - salary and progression are aligned to our internal transparent pay structure (Progression Plus), supporting career development and structured annual salary reviews Discounted gym membership we have a corporate gym membership scheme with Better Gyms Cash healthcare plan cash back on a variety of healthcare costs including dentist and opticians Sick Pay Entitlement one months full pay and one months half pay after probation Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover Life Assurance providing salary continuation for long term illness (six months qualifying period) Employee Assistance Programme supporting staff wellbeing Season Ticket Loan Scheme interest free loan for the cost of annual travel ticket Perkbox Access to additional staff perks and benefits such as high street discounts Company Pension Scheme company and staff contributions which increase with service Competitive annual leave allowance 29 days Flexible working hours we support and offer flexibility around shift patterns and working schedule Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure that your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required. We respect and value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from diverse communities.