Biomedical Scientist

The place to work in pathology

We are looking for top talent to join the UK's leading and fastest growing pathology company - a scientific organisation with a clinical purpose.

Working in partnership with our service partners, Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospitals, King's College Hospital and Princess Royal University Hospital we aim to set the standard for the future of pathology.

Job overview

The Immunophenotyping Laboratory would like to recruit an enthusiastic, responsible and self-motivated HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to support the dedicated team within the Southeast Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (SE-HMDS). This role carries opportunities to enrich leadership and organisational skills and gain a plethora of experience in a leading haemato-oncology service. Training and development is a key focus of the organisation and one that is actively encouraged within the department which offers an abundance of CPD activities on-site at Kings and within Synnovis including case reviews, forums, journal clubs, study days and pioneering talks from internal and external speakers.

Main duties of the job

This role also provides the opportunity to contribute to advanced patient care by selecting appropriate investigations, performing flow cytometry, analysing and interpreting data to compose complex clinical reports for a spectrum of referral indications. Excellent communication skills, effective time management and a strong work ethic are essential for the role as the post holder will ensure the timeliness of reporting of complex analyses to enable rapid patient treatment decisions.

Other key duties include handling of samples and reagents, stock control, document control, audits, supervision and training of personnel, performance monitoring and maintenance of laboratory equipment and assist with the quality management in maintaining compliance to UKAS standards.

Working for our organisation

The Immunophenotyping Laboratory at KCH is a comprehensive haematological malignancy flow cytometry service which provides a spectrum of tests for diagnosing, prognosis and monitoring. The department currently performs approximately 1500 panels per month with an increasing workload year on year and is transitioning to new 13 colour flow cytometers to provide further service improvements.

The department also forms part of the national PNH service and is fully UKAS accredited, supported by dedicated quality and clinical teams to ensure the highest standards at all stages of the diagnostic pathway. The laboratory is staffed by specialist scientists with significant expertise in complex next generation flow cytometry.

Your development and learning

You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The Synnovis Way Development programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and the Synnovis Academy through which you can access funding / support for advanced qualifications.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the post holder will be to contribute to the clinical work of the Immunophenotyping laboratory and perform technical and analytical duties to deliver a high-quality Immunophenotyping service. This includes undertaking analyses for the diagnosis and monitoring of haematological malignancies and disorders and performing other duties in the immunophenotyping laboratory as necessary.

The post holder is responsible for pre-analytical quality control and clinical work ensuring proper organisation and functioning of the work areas, directing junior staff and ensuring that the correct procedures are performed. Responsibilities include supervision of work and personnel, performance monitoring and the training and development of scientific and support staff required for the delivery of a 'fit for purpose' clinical service.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

1. BSc (Hons) in relevant discipline.
2. Registration as a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientists Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
3. IBMS Specialist Diploma or Diploma of Specialist Practice Specialist practice or equivalent (BMS route).

Desirable criteria

1. MSc in relevant discipline.

Experience

Essential criteria

1. Experience of Laboratory Information Systems.
2. Experience of troubleshooting laboratory processes and investigating non-conformances.
3. Experience of stock control management.
4. Knowledge and understanding of health and safety in a diagnostic laboratory setting.
5. Demonstrable broad level of Immunophenotyping experience.

Desirable criteria

1. Experience of performing quality audits.
2. Experience of document control including writing and updating of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
3. Experience with complex flow cytometry analysis and interpretation in clinical context of haematological malignancies.
4. Experience of measurement of Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) by flow cytometry.
5. Experience of assay development and validation to the standards required for UKAS accreditation.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria

1. Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
2. Able to organise and manage own and others workload.
3. Ability to deal with difficult and high-pressure situations and to meet deadlines through effective time management skills.

Desirable criteria

1. Competent in the analysis and reporting of complex multiparameter flow cytometry assays.
2. Comprehensive Immunophenotyping theory.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of blood cancers.

Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. All applicants are welcome to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation. Equality of opportunity is our policy.

Our Bank workers enjoy competitive market rates and flexible contract assignments across all of our sites, dependent on your availability and location.

For our Permanent workforce we offer a competitive benefits package.

All employees are entitled to:

1. Contributory pension scheme
2. Generous annual leave entitlement
3. Ground breaking development opportunities

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.

Please apply for this post on-line. If you have problems with using the online process, or need any assistance, please email recruitment@synnovis.co.uk

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If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.

Thank you for your interest in Synnovis.