About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an ambitious Biomedical Scientist to join our dedicated team within North West London Pathology. Applications are sought from self-motivated individuals with experience of working in a busy Clinical Chemistry department.
You will be instrumental in delivering, maintaining and developing the high-quality services our laboratory provides, maintaining our quality management system, assisting senior biomedical scientists with monitoring and managing quality assessment, key performance indicator reviews and ensuring our clinical users receive the best care possible.
The Clinical Chemistry department provides a large repertoire of tests including routine clinical chemistry, emergency department blood borne virus screening, endocrinology services, therapeutic drug monitoring and xanthochromia spectrophotometry.
Your ability to communicate effectively and work independently or collaboratively, and proudly lead a service day-to-day will make you a perfect fit for our team. Although this post is primarily clinical chemistry, applicants with a multi-disciplinary background may have the opportunity to undertake a brief rotation to maintain skills in haematology and blood transfusion.
Main duties of the job
Collaborate effectively within the department to deliver a professional clinical laboratoryservice. Perform core scientific and interpretive work in line with the qualifications of a Registered Healthcare Scientist. Participate in appropriate training courses and continuous professional development (CPD) programs. Supervise unqualified staff and deputise for section leaders as needed. Provide specialist clinical technical services, including involvement in research and audit activities. Delivery of comprehensive diagnostic services while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education / Qualification Essential
Biomedical Science degree or equivalent which is acceptable by the IBMS /HPC for registration HCPC Registration and clear understanding of Code of Conduct and Professional Standards of the HCPC IBMS Specialist Diploma or demonstrate the equivalent depth and breadth of knowledge in the relevant discipline evidenced by competency documents or equivalent Actively involved in Continuing Professional Development.
Skills/knowledge/ abilities Essential
Good practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work Able to provide judgment on a range of complex problems Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office or similar Good interpretive skills at bench level
Desirable
Customer Service experience
Experience Essential
A good working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline Use of Pathology computer systems
Desirable
Previous experience in a large busy laboratory
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 North West London Pathology
Address St Mary's Hospital
Praed Street
London
W2 1NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwlpathology.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)