Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, well-motivated and experienced HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly team in the provision of Clinical Biochemistry services at King's College Hospital.



We are seeking a proactive, motivated and enthusiastic Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our team, with a relevant undergraduate degree (including HCPC registration). A higher qualification (i.e. MSc in relevant subject), would be desirable.

Accredited to ISO15189 standards, the laboratory is equipped with Abbott Alinity analysers, the OsmoPro Osmometer, Northstar Scientific Xanthochromia analyser and Radiometer ABL90 Flex plus.



This post is a full time, 24/7 standard Synnovis contract and staff should be available when required.



As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist you will be responsible for the organisation and functioning of the laboratory, and ensuring that the correct procedures are performed. Working a 37.5 hour week, you will be expected to assist with the day-to-day operation of the laboratory as well as maintaining the high standards of quality and current working practices, including technical problem solving of analytical equipment. Participating in the out-of-hours service, which operates 24/7, is essential



Synnovis is a partnership between SYNLAB UK & Ireland, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Our organisation brings together the very best in clinical, scientific and operational expertise, and displays in action the core values at the heart of our brand: science for life, collaboration for the benefit of everyone, and innovation and quality.



Synnovis benefits from a vast laboratory and diagnostic network, which provides access to a wide range of clinical, scientific and operational expertise, as well as innovative research and development on a large scale. As well as our hospital sites, we also have a state-of-the-art 'hub' laboratory in London, bringing cutting-edge instrumentation, technology and innovation together under one roof.



The partnership provides services to 1.7 million people living in South East London, as well as to hundreds of thousands of patients from outside the region who use local healthcare services. We provide diagnostic, testing and digital pathology for hospital trusts, GP services and other healthcare providers.



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 receive funding / support for advanced qualifications.



Through our Innovation Accelerator Fund, you can apply for finance to get that new innovative scientific project off the ground, and participate with the wider scientific community through symposiums, conferences and other peer group meetings.



Perform and interpret routine and specialist biomedical investigations by participating in regular daily workloads, as directed by management, in line with your skills, experience and competencies.



Maintain standards of conduct required by the HCPC to practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist.



Provide technical advice to clinical colleagues as required and within limits of competency.



Process specimens and handle sensitive information with care and due diligence, such as patient results, in line with local SOPs.



Propose and implement changes to SOPs, policies and work practice as required.



Participate in development of new tests, as directed, including alignment with accreditation bodies and local management processes. Where necessary this will include analysing clinical trial samples.



Participate in verification and validation work when required.



Day to day supervision of MLAs, APs and BMSs, providing support, training and mentoring to ensure performance is in line with laboratory standards.



Observe all safety regulations and ensure others are doing the same. This includes holding people to account when standards fall short of expectations and raising concerns about safety in the laboratory.



Ensure compliance for your area of work with all legislative and quality requirements of regulatory directives, accreditation bodies, and local management including:



Care Quality Commission



UKAS



Synnovis policies and SOPs



Any other body in area of responsibility.



Participate in quality management activities including inspections, audits, EQA and IQC procedures as required.



Utilise the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Q-Pulse quality management database and other relevant software to ensure high quality reliable data capture and entry.



Complete data entry accurately to record sensitive patient information, requiring frequent, long period of concentration whilst maintaining patient confidentiality and following Information Governance (IG) guidelines.



Work closely with colleagues in the quality team to identify best practice and embed a culture of high quality and performance across your area.

Report all incidents and adverse events to management and enter the information in the CAPA module of Q-pulse in a timely manner as directed, supervising and assisting junior colleagues with the process.



Demonstrate ongoing laboratory-based competency against training plans.