Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) is seeking a highly motivated and organised individual, with HCPC registration to join our friendly Infection Sciences team. Applicants can earn up to £39,043 per annum depending on qualifications and experience and subject to agreement, may be entitled to a £10,000 welcome bonus.
SYNLAB UK & Ireland have established experience of working in partnership with the NHS to deliver and improve pathology services through its existing pathology joint-ventures including Southwest Pathology Services (SPS).
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.
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.
Please note that, in line with current UK visa sponsorship salary requirements, the minimum salary threshold for a Biomedical Scientist role is £45,900.
To be able to rotate through all areas of a Laboratory in Infectious Sciences as required (dependent on qualifications, experience and training), to perform all designated duties in accordance with local working practices, to maintain high Professional standards and conform to Health and Safety regulations.
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 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
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.
Please note that, this is a band 5 Biomedical Scientist role with a top salary of £39,043 per annum. In line with current UK visa sponsorship salary requirements, the minimum salary threshold for a Biomedical Scientist role is £45,900.
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.
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 SOP’s.
To comply with iPP policy for annual mandatory updates and have knowledge of COSHH and Lifting and Handling Policies.
