About this role
Job summary
Join the Leslie Brent Laboratory at Hammersmith Hospital as a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist. We provide a specialist UKAS-accredited Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) service supporting renal and bone-marrow transplant programmes across the Trust and beyond.
Working with state-of-the-art HPLC-MS/MS systems, you will contribute to routine diagnostics, quality management, service development and research activities.
We are seeking an HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills. Experience in HPLC-MS/MS or TDM is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.Apply now to develop your specialist expertise.
Main duties of the job
Perform specialist scientific and technical work within the Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) service, requiring a high degree of accuracy, judgement, and practical expertise. Contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, professional clinical and technical TDM service to the Trust and external users, working to national standards, accreditation requirements, and departmental policies. Participate in the evaluation, validation, implementation, and continuous improvement of analytical techniques used within the service, including assays for immunosuppressive drugs and other therapeutic agents. Support research, development, audit, and service improvement activities relating to therapeutic drug monitoring, particularly in renal and transplant patient care. Assist with the day-to-day operation of the TDM laboratory, ensuring timely and accurate processing, analysis, and reporting of patient samples, and provide support to senior staff as required. Support the training of supervision staff in accordance with departmental training programmes and service requirements. Maintain compliance with HCPC standards, ISO 15189 accreditation requirements, health and safety regulations, and the quality management system. Participate in the implementation of new methods, equipment, and procedures to improve service quality, efficiency, and patient care outcomes
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/ qualifications Essential
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Desirable
BMS Specialist Portfolio completed MSc in Biomedical Science or related discipline. Higher Specialist Diploma or equivalent advanced qualification Leadership or management qualification
Experience Essential
Post-registration experience in an NHS diagnostic laboratory Experience working within UKAS/ISO 15189 quality standards Experience of performing, validating and interpreting complex laboratory investigations. Experience supervising junior staff, trainees, or support workers. Participation in audit and quality improvement activities.
Desirable
Significant experience in a specialist discipline. Experience of implementing service improvements. Experience in staff training. Experience in research, innovation, or clinical trials Experience with data analysis and service performance monitoring
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).
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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 Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Hammersmith Hospital - Renal Brent Lab
London
W12 0HS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)