About this role
Job summary
Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) is seeking a highly motivated and organised individual, with HCPC registration and IBMS Specialist Portfolio to join our friendly Microbiology team. Applicants can earn up to £48,117 per annum depending on qualifications and experience and subject to agreement, may be entitled to a £10,000 welcome bonus.
You will be based within the Infectious Sciences laboratory (including Bacteriology, Parasitology, Virology, Molecular and Mycology), there will be a requirement to rotate within all areas, subject to completion of suitable training. There is also an expectation that you will participate in the out-of-hours on-call service, weekend working on rotation and bank holiday rotas.
Our team at SPS have been fundamental to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare in Somerset for over a decade. We hold ISO15189 UKAS accreditation and are an HCPC approved training Laboratory for both IBMS Registration and Specialist Portfolios.
Please note that, in line with current UK visa sponsorship salary requirements, the minimum salary threshold for a Biomedical Scientist role is £45,900. Therefore, applicants requiring visa sponsorship will need to be appointed at the top of the NHS Band 6 pay scale to meet eligibility criteria.
Main duties of the job
To perform and interpret routine and specialist Biomedical investigations autonomously to provide patients results within agreed quality standards of service delivery and turnaround times under the supervision of senior staff. Work independently, implement and propose changes to procedures for own work area. Act as the lead specialist for a designated area within Infection Sciences, such as Quality Management, Health & Safety, Information Technology, or a specific technical discipline, providing expert oversight, driving service development, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and policies. To continue with personal development through academic and/or practical experience. To provide professional leadership and training to Basic Grade, Trainee BMS, Associate Practitioners (equivalent grades) and Medical Laboratory Assistants. To maintain the standards of conduct required by the Health Professions Council to practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist. To provide technical advice to clinicians as to the appropriateness of tests and timescales. To assist and carry out duties as directed in Health and Safety, audit, training, incident reporting and quality assurance/quality control
About us
Formed in 2012, Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) is a joint venture between SYNLAB UK & Ireland and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. The partnership serves a population of around 500,000 and delivers services to the Trust and more than 100 GP practices, delivering on over 9 million tests annually. The department is an IBMS accredited training laboratory and has full UKAS accreditation.
Originally, there was a single site at each hospital with both undertaking similar urgent and non-urgent tests. There is a well developed central 'hub' laboratory in Taunton with an 'essential services laboratory' at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital to provide urgent testing.
The department have regular continual professional development seminars and as part of HCPC registration be expected to maintain an up to date CPD portfolio. There is a healthy training budget to allow local/distant attendance at Congress/seminars/symposiums. We are committed to investing in our people, offering excellent development opportunities, supported training, and clear career progression pathways to help you achieve your full potential.
All staff commencing on SYNLAB Hospital terms and conditions are subject to a 3 month probationary period and may be entitled to a welcome bonus of £10,000.
Job description Job responsibilities
To perform and interpret routine and specialist Biomedical investigations and to participate daily in the scientific and technical activities of the laboratory section under the supervision of senior staff. To provide technical advice to clinical staff. Together with Senior staff help ensure compliance with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management. Utilise the laboratory LIMS, Q-Pulse quality monitoring system and other application software according to authorised protocols including assisting in computer data entry in all areas of the laboratory, document review, non-conformance review and quality assurance processes. Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. Matters being communicated may include complex information and/or results. Attend and participate positively in laboratory and other meetings as directed by Laboratory senior staff. Demonstrate on going competency against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities. The laboratory has one of the first new generation Kiestra automated platforms in the UK so innovation and investment is part of organisations strategy with over 40 staff processing 400,000 samples per year The department operates 7 days per week with rota for weekend working, on-call and bank holidays- all these have pay enhancements.
For further details please see the attached JD.
Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
HPC State Registration as a Biomedical Scientist with a Biomedical degree or equivalent and evidence of CPD
Desirable
IBMS membership Progress towards a higher degree or management qualification
Experience Essential
Experience to post graduate diploma level e.g.: Specialist portfolio At least 2 years relevant experience post HPC registration as a BMS with on-going specialist training Advanced working knowledge of Biomedical techniques and practices
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Able to work independently, implements and proposes changes to procedures for own work area. May be a lead specialist. Ability to communicate complex technical information accurately verbally, written and electronically Ability to analyse and technically interpret complex test results Good understanding of Quality Management System with reference to ISO/UKAS
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Integrated Pathology Partnerships Limited
Address Southwest Pathology Services
Lisieux Way
Taunton
TA1 2LB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://synlab.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)