We have a wonderful opportunity for an experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join our dynamic, supportive, and friendly team at the Department of Clinical Biochemistry which forms part of the Division of Clinical Blood Sciences (CBS).

This post will be initially based in the Chemistry Automation laboratory located at St Helier Hospital. However, the post holder may be required to work at any of the South West London Pathology (SWLP) hospital sites as and when necessary.

The successful applicant will have

• Excellent working knowledge of clinical biochemistry including analytical chemistry and statistics.
• Experience of using specialist techniques including electrophoresis, chromatography and mass spectrometry
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• Experience of quality management systems
• Experience of leadership and managing people
• The ability to provide advanced technical support
• The ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience in training

To arrange an informal laboratory visit, please contact the Technical Lead.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic motivated and focused person to lead and supervise the day-to-day delivery of a busy service ensuring clinical results are provided in a timely and efficient manner. The post holder will be keen to adapt to new challenges and ways of working as services are transformed as part of an expanded South West London Pathology (SWLP) network.

This post is based within the Department of Clinical Biochemistry and you may be required to work across other laboratories including Biochemistry Automation and Newborn Screening. There is an expectation of the post holder to participate in the out of hours service provision if required.

The Chemistry Automation laboratory at St Helier Hospital provides a dynamics range of specialist biochemistry assays performed by Abbott Alinity analysers connected to GLP automation. Experience of developing methods would be desirable, but not essential.

About us

South West London Pathology is an award winning pathology partnership between four leading Hospital Trusts - St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust and Croydon Health Services NHS Trust - designed to provide an integrated, high quality pathology service for hospitals and GPs across South West London, by bringing together the best of each Trust's service and providing them within a single organisation. The organisation has a number of external customers such as the Royal National Orthopedic Hospital in Stanmore. It serves a population of 3.5 million people across the South west of London.

The Laboratory operates a 24/7 service (with multidisciplinary out of hours) providing cover to a busy A& E, obstetrics and acute services.

Find out more about South West London Pathology on our website

Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• oMSc or equivalent specialist experience at masters level
• oAn honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
• oHCPC Registration
• oHold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent experience

Desirable

• oMember or Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS)
• oIBMS Certificate of Expert Practice or equivalent in Training, Quality or Management and Leadership

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oProven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
• oExcellent working knowledge of all aspects of specialist subject in relevant discipline
• oEvidence of continuing professional development
• oEvidence of ability to problem solve
• oKnowledge of health and safety legislation, policies and procedures
• oEvidence of experience of quality management systems, audits and document control
• oKnowledge of quality control and assurance
• oUse of different Abbott Alinity equipment and methods

Desirable

• oExperience of training laboratory staff
• oExperience of clinical governance issues
• oExperience of method validation and verification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• oAdvanced practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
• oCompetence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
• o Accuracy and attention to detail
• oAble to follow written methodologies or protocols
• oAble to work as part of a team
• oAbility to work under pressure
• oAbility to plan and prioritise allocated work
• oIntermediate level of computer skills
• oExcellent communication and presentation skills
• oUse of enhanced pathology computer systems
• oEvidence of preparation of laboratory processes and procedures

Other relevant requirements

Essential

• oAble to perform light physical work
• oCapable of intense periods of concentration

Employer details

Employer name

St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

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