Biomedical Scientist MB B5

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join the Molecular Diagnostics Department at the Royal Surrey Foundation Trust for a full-time, permanent position.

The Department is part of Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS). It is an ISO accredited service providing specialist molecular diagnostic services for BSPS departments, associated Trust clinicians and external laboratories in five health Trusts across the region. The department provides a variety of genetic services for the specific diagnosis of patients and to enable personalised, genetic-based oncology treatments.

The job advertised here is to assist in the provision these services.

We are looking for a state registered biomedical scientist or an individual who expects to be registered in the coming months. The successful candidate will be proactive in developing laboratory processes, have a keen eye for detail and work well in a team environment. Key responsibilities will include performing and overseeing the processing of both manual and automated PCR setup as well as more complex assay preparation such as sequencing and genetic signature analyses.

The post holder, as part of their routine work, will assist in the maintenance of the quality management system within the department under the guidance of the departmental quality officer. It is expected that the post-holder will manage specific laboratory processes and be involved in training junior staff as well as taking responsibility for the release of certain patient results.

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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If after viewing the job description you have any questions, would like further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Pierre Foskett, Laboratory Manager, on  ext 2183 or email:

To be responsible for the timely delivery of molecular diagnostic analyses. In addition, to be responsible for the time management of multiple tasks as described in the job description and to respond to the changing requirements of the laboratory by accommodating additional tasks as required.

To undertake sample preparation, analysis and recording of results in accordance with approved procedures.

To have an understanding of the clinical notes on the patient request card in order to determine any subsequent work to be done on the sample; this information can be complex.

To provide and receive routine clinical information and to respond to clinical inquiries under the direction of a clinical scientist.

To undertake the specialised techniques used in the department, and to be able to identify all non-routine situations and queries as they arise, and bring these to the attention of a senior member of staff if they cannot be resolved.

To carry out routine laboratory tasks…