Specialist Biomedical Scientist

We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the Clinical Blood Sciences team. The successful candidate will work primarily within Automated Biochemistry, with opportunities to work across other specialist areas of Clinical Biochemistry following appropriate training and competency assessment.

The successful candidate will play an important role throughout the analytical pathway, including sample processing, operation and maintenance of complex automated laboratory equipment, quality control, calibration, troubleshooting, analysis, validation and authorisation of patient results.

You will be expected to demonstrate sound scientific and technical knowledge, recognise and investigate analytical problems, take appropriate corrective action and escalate issues when necessary. You will also contribute to maintaining high standards of quality, patient safety and compliance with laboratory procedures and accreditation requirements.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and reliable individual who demonstrates a flexible approach to work and can contribute effectively within a busy multidisciplinary team.

Following appropriate training and competency assessment, the successful candidate will participate in the department's 24-hour, seven-day service, including the out-of-hours rota.

The role also provides opportunities for continued professional development. You will be expected to maintain your HCPC registration through CPD, participate in relevant training and development activities, and contribute to the training and competency assessment of Biomedical Scientists, support staff and other healthcare professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your technical, scientific and leadership skills within a busy and innovative Clinical Biochemistry service using modern laboratory automation.

South West London Pathology (SWLP) is an NHS partnership providing a highly dependable, clinically assured and cost effective diagnostic pathology service. SWLP is a pathology partnership between Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which provides a single, integrated pathology service for hospitals and GPs across South West London and beyond.

At Epsom and St Helier, the Clinical Biochemistry laboratories operate modern Beckman Coulter automation systems supporting a busy 24/7 service, including Emergency Departments, acute medicine, obstetrics, inpatient services and primary care.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with modern analytical technology while developing their knowledge and experience within a large networked pathology service.

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Qualifications and Training

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable: - Experience in using Beckman DXA5000, AU5800, DXI9000, DXone

Skills and Abilities

Other relevant

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