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Sonic Healthcare UK · London, England, United Kingdom
Job Title:
Biomedical Scientist – Night Shift
Department:
Haematology and Blood Transfusion
Royal Free Hospital, London
Contract /Hours:
Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary range:
Up to £72,471.70 per annum DOE inclusive of regional pay allowance plus unsocial working hours allowance
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Haematology & Blood Transfusion Department at Health Services Laboratories (HSL), Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead Site, for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our dedicated night shift team.
We are seeking committed, motivated, and enthusiastic individuals who are keen to develop their skills and play an integral role in shaping the future of our pathology services.
The successful candidate will primarily work night shifts across Diagnostic Haematology, Coagulation, and Blood Transfusion, following a comprehensive induction period undertaken during core working hours. Scheduled training and competency assessment days will be provided throughout the year to ensure skills and knowledge are maintained to the highest standard.
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality laboratory services and would like to contribute to the ongoing development of pathology services at HSL, we would welcome your application.
The department provides an excellent training and development programme designed to help staff realise their full potential and progress their careers. The successful applicant will have opportunities for further professional development, including involvement in quality management, training, and service improvement activities, with responsibilities tailored to experience and competence.
Join us and be part of an innovative team delivering high-quality diagnostic services while helping to shape the future of pathology at HSL.
Key
You will be part of a team responsible for the 24/7 running of the routine Haematology & Blood Transfusion section and have the opportunity to play an integral part in introducing new methodologies and technologies and providing a service of the highest standard to our service users
To undertake routine maintenance of analysers and equipment, ensuring that Calibration, IQC and EQC are within acceptable limits. This forms part of the duties of completing all documentation required by CPA/UKAS and MHRA. To communicate any issue that may affect provision of the service to the Senior Biomedical Scientist.
To undertake basic troubleshooting in the event of equipment or assay failure. Escalating the failure to a senior member of staff as necessary and maintaining incident documentation as required by the Standard Operating Procedures
To ensure that adequate stocks of consumables and reagents are available to maintain an efficient service, informing Senior Biomedical Scientists when supplies need replenishing
Performs investigations in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and Laboratory health and safety policies, to a high standard providing results in a timely fashion so as to comply with turnaround times as stated in the Users Handbook
To perform routine morphological assessments of routine blood smears and to be able to identify normal and abnormal blood cells and common blood-borne parasites
To perform more complex investigations under the supervision of a Senior Biomedical Scientist
To perform blood group and antibody screening and other routine tests within the Blood Transfusion laboratory, and to perform further secondary testing including Antibody Panel investigations and identification as necessary
To be aware of all local and national guidelines and policies related to the provision of safe blood products to patients.
To provide compatible blood components for routine and emergency transfusion
To undertake technical and first level authorisation of results, ensuring that IQC is within accepted limits. To interpret and understand the implications of results at a basic level and to take appropriate action when these fall outside the expected ranges, communicating them to the requestor and referring the request to the Haematology Registrars or Consultant Haematologist where clinical input is required
To receive and communicate information accurately and concisely to colleagues and service users as required
To inform the Senior Biomedical Scientist or manager of any issues that may affect the provision of the service
To assist in the development and implementation current and new techniques within the laboratory
To assist in the validation of new equipment
To assist in the review and development of current and new Standard Operating Procedures
To undertake and assist in Clinical and Scientific audits as required by the RRL manager
Report and investigate all incidents and adverse events entering the information in the CAPA module of Q-pulse in a timely manner, conducting Root Cause analysis and remedial action as required
To undertake relevant and necessary training to maintain and improve knowledge and skills as directed by the Head of Haematology and Transfusion Laboratories or Deputies
To maintain own personal development and attend departmental meetings as required
To maintain registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and participate in a recognised CPD scheme
To take an active interest in and keep abreast of developments in the discipline
To assist in the development of junior colleagues by assisting in the training of trainee BMS and MLA staff, and to undertake, complete, and sign off all competencies associated with these grades
Experience of working in a Haematology and Blood Transfusion Laboratory is essential. You will be part of a team responsible for the 24/7 running of the routine Haematology , coagulation & Blood Transfusion sections and have the opportunity to play an integral part in introducing new methodologies and technologies and providing a service of the highest standard to our service users
The post holder will have opportunities for further development, with responsibilities for quality and training dependent on experience. The department has an excellent training programme to develop staff to realise their potential and career advancement
Essential
HCPC Registered as a Biomedical Scientist with an accredited Biomedical Science Degree
Experience in Haematology, Coagulation, and/or Blood Transfusion laboratories. and have previously participated in a night shift rota in Haematology, coagulation and blood transfusion
Theoretical and practical knowledge in Haematology, coagulation and blood transfusion.
Current registration with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels
Well-presented and will abide by dress codes
Demonstrate professionalism and a customer-focused attitude
Calm under pressure
Punctual and reliable
Helpful, friendly and polite
Flexible and adaptable
Committed to the corporate quality objectives
Commercially aware
Ability to work accurately, neatly and efficiently
Attention to detail is very important
Ability to work in a team
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality at all times
Ability to work on own initiative
Ability to communicate efficiently with other members of the laboratory in English - both verbally and in writing
Use of laboratory equipment relevant to the specialty
About Us
Sonic Healthcare
is an internationally renowned healthcare provider with a demonstrable track record of medical services across the world. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Sonic is an ASX Top 50 company that has grown to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers, specialising in pathology, radiology and primary care medical centres. We have operations in Australia, the USA, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Ireland and New Zealand.
Sonic Healthcare UK
encompasses the two main entities in the UK, The Doctors Laboratory (TDL) and Health Services Laboratories (HSL). HSL is a partnership between The Doctors Laboratory (TDL), Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH). HSL was formed to provide pathology services to the NHS Trusts and has expanded further to provide services to other NHS Trusts. Over 3,500 staff work at Sonic Healthcare UK, primarily under the TDL or HSL banner.
Our purpose is to deliver medically-led diagnostics, innovation, value and long-term investment to healthcare. With our core laboratory based at The Halo Building in London WC1H 9AX, we also have an expanding site in Manchester as well as smaller hospital-based laboratories across the country. We maintain rigorously high standards of quality, whilst also delivering efficiencies to healthcare through careful workforce planning, pioneering technology and significant investment in infrastructure and IT.
Due to the nature of work that Sonic Healthcare UK undertakes, our clients require that Employees filling certain roles, need, as part of their on-boarding to complete a DBS Check.
Why Join Sonic Healthcare UK?
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.
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Details
| Company | Sonic Healthcare UK |
| Location | London, England, United Kingdom |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | healthcare |