Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Immunology

1. 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.

2. To undertake a range of diagnostic tests and screening procedures through to initial interpretation.

3. 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.

4. To undertake technical validation of highly complex results from laboratory investigations to ensure accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols

5. To measure and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.

6. To carry out corrective action when quality control and assurance procedures indicate loss of performance.

7. 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.

8. Ensure documentation is maintained to UKAS standards

9. Identify and report clinical risks so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy

10. Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills.

11. Participated in an annual appraisal process where objectives will be agreed, performance monitored and personal development needs discussed.

12. Conduct audits as required.

13. To work within the SWLP Quality Management Systems.

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Knowledge and experience

Desirable: - Experience of clinical governance issues

Qualifications and Training

Essential: - HCPC registration; - A minimum of 2 years experience at a band 5; - Membership of a professional body

Desirable: - Evidence of post graduate study