Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

1. Performs work duties to the standards required as a HCPC biomedical scientist
2. Undertake the correct procedures for the handling of specimens, pre and post analysis
3. Maintain and operate equipment used in the preparation and analysis of specimens
4. Perform a range of laboratory tests autonomously and demonstrate an understanding of the scientific basis for tests and the disease processes under investigation
5. Demonstrate awareness of factors affecting sample integrity, risks associated with the sample reagents, or method and other tests indicated by the outcome of the analysis
6. Use the main laboratory computer system in accordance with service requirements

Person specification

Qualification and Education

Essential criteria

1. Degree (or equivalent) suitable for HCPC registration
2. HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
3. Uses continuing professional development as a means of self-development
4. Completed immunology specialist portfolio or equivalent

Desirable criteria

1. IBMS membership

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

1. Experience of working in a clinical immunology pathology laboratory as a Biomedical Scientist
2. Understanding of health and safety legislation pertaining to clinical laboratories
3. Understand the components of a quality management system
4. Has knowledge and/or experience of using instruments and methods used in the department

Desirable criteria

1. Problem solving ability
2. Understanding of laboratory quality issues