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. May be a lead specialist. 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 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 aregistered 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 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.
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.
All staff commencing on SYNLAB Hospital terms and conditions are subject to a 6-month probationary period and may be entitled to a welcome bonus of £10,000.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Participate in and assist with clinical trials, the development of new tests and research & validation of equipment ensuring at all times compliance with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management policies and practices. To provide technical advice to clinical staff. 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. Together with Senior staff help ensure compliance with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management, including;
Clinical Pathology Accreditation (CPA) Southwest Pathology Service policies and SOPs MHRA NHSCSP HTA HFEA Any other body in area of responsibility
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. 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. As directed by senior laboratory staff, plan and prioritise work allocations, training plans, audits of both yourself and junior staff, responding appropriately to the needs of routine and urgent activities. Encourage active participation in continuous professional development and support the introduction of new technologies and / or systems by being a change advocate. Report all incidents and adverse events to senior staff. Demonstrate on going competency against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities.
Safety:
To observe safety regulations and attend mandatory fire, manual handling and other courses as required. To assist in the investigations of any incidents. Participate in risk assessment monitoring. To ensure that the equipment within area of work is maintained and operated as per SOPs. To comply with iPP policy for annual mandatory updates and have knowledge of COSHH and Lifting and Handling Policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc Degree, accredited by the Healthcare Professions Council and IBMS. oHCPC Registration Specialist Portfolio in Microbiology or equivalent experience prior to specialist portfolio release
Desirable
IBMS membership
Experience Essential
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 High degree of accuracy, numeracy, interpretive skills and good problem-solving skills. Good knowledge and experience of LIMS and computer applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Statistical Packages. An advanced understanding of basic theoretical and practical Biomedical Sciences and technically adept at majority of routine and advanced laboratory procedures.
Desirable
Development of special interest and expertise in one or more areas of the laboratory, for example Quality, Health & Safety, Training or IT
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Able to work independently, implements and proposes changes to procedures for own work area. May be a lead specialist. Demonstrates a sound understanding of the physiology, pathology, and scientific principles relevant to specialism Demonstrates a high degree of skill and knowledge where interpretation of results can be highly subjective Well-developed physical skills, demonstrable ability to use precision equipment and consumables
Desirable
Leadership qualities with experience of coaching, coordinating and supervising a team
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)