Biomedical Scientist - Blood Sciences

Hours & Permanent Salary:
Up to £45,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification) Overview Biomedical Scientist Pure Lab-UK - London 37.5 Hours & Permanent Salary:
Up to £45,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Pure Lab-UK in Central London is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. We have an opportunity for a Biomedical Scientist join their team of staff in the Blood Sciences department. This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week.

The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern. This is a multidisciplinary Blood Sciences position requiring expertise across several laboratory disciplines. The successful candidate will be expected to work within Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Immunology, and Serology, contributing to a high-quality diagnostic service.

• Receive, process, analyse and report patient specimens using appropriate scientific techniques, instrumentation and methodologies within your scope of practice.
• Undertake routine and, where appropriately trained and competent, complex and specialist laboratory investigations.
• Undertake complex investigations and specialist techniques requiring advanced technical knowledge, experience and professional judgement.
• Provide appropriate scientific and technical advice to clinicians and other healthcare professionals regarding laboratory investigations.
• Work in accordance with the laboratory Quality Management System and support compliance with ISO 15189 and relevant UKAS accreditation requirements.
• Operate complex laboratory instrumentation safely and competently in accordance with manufacturer requirements and laboratory procedures.
• Support the induction, training, competency assessment and development of Medical Laboratory Assistants, trainee Biomedical Scientists and other laboratory colleagues.
• Manage and prioritise your workload effectively to support agreed laboratory turnaround times and service standards.
• Ensure specimens are handled, prepared, stored and processed appropriately throughout the diagnostic pathway.

• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, or an equivalent qualification acceptable for HCPC registration.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Minimum 5 years' experience working in multidisciplinary Blood Sciences.
• Appropriate practical laboratory training and demonstrated competence within a diagnostic laboratory environment.
• Knowledge and practical understanding of laboratory analytical techniques relevant to the discipline.
• Understanding of quality management, Internal Quality Control and External Quality Assessment principles.
• Understanding of ISO 15189 and UKAS requirements within medical laboratories.
• Ability to analyse, validate and authorise laboratory results within an agreed competency framework.
• Ability to recognise abnormal, critical or potentially erroneous results and respond appropriately.
• Experience using laboratory instrumentation and Laboratory Information Management Systems.
• Proven practical experience in:
• Clinical Chemistry
• Haematology
• Immunology
• Serology

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub…