Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Microbiology

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Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) has an opportunity for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band
6) in Infection Sciences at the Hub Laboratory in Lisieux Way, Taunton. External applicants can earn up to £46,221, depending on qualifications and experience and subject to agreement, may be entitled to £5000 relocation and £10,000 welcome bonuses.

Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) is seeking a highly motivated and organised individual, with HCPC registration and IBMS Specialist Portfolio, to join our friendly team of Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants, in a location surrounded by several Areas of Natural Beauty and Sites of Special Scientific Interest.

SPS is a Synlab Laboratory, which operates a number of laboratories across the UK and Europe. This gives SPS staff excellent access to various Continuous Professional Development Activities, both remotely and in face-to-face courses.

You will be primarily based within the Microbiology section (including bacteriology, parasitology and mycology), but there may be a requirement to work within the Virology and Molecular section, subject to suitable training. There is also an expectation that you will participate in the out-of-hours service, after receiving training. There may be some opportunity to work from home, at the discretion of the management team.

As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist you will be expected to be able to rotate through all areas of the Laboratories as required (Dependent on qualifications, experience and training), to perform all designated duties in accordance with local working practices, to maintain high Professional standards and conform to Health and Safety regulations. Biomedical investigations will be performed autonomously, following standard operating procedures and within agreed quality standards of service delivery and turnaround times, under the supervision of Team Managers.

In order to continue practice and maintain registration with the Healthcare Professions Council, you will be expected to participate in continuous professional development through academic or practical experience, maintaining the standards of conduct required. You will also provide professional leadership and supervise Trainee BMS, Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in and assist with clinical trials, the development of new tests and research & validation of equipment ensuring at all times compliance with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management policies and practices.
• To provide technical advice to clinical staff.
• To perform and interpret routine and specialist Biomedical investigations and to participate daily in the scientific and technical activities of the laboratory section under the supervision of senior staff.
• Together with Senior staff help ensure compliance with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management, including;
  Clinical Pathology Accreditation (CPA), Southwest Pathology Service policies and SOPs, MHRA, HTA, HFEA and Any other body in area of responsibility.
• Utilise the laboratory LIMS, Q-Pulse quality monitoring system and other application software according to authorised protocols including assisting in computer data entry in all areas of the laboratory, document review, non-conformance review and quality assurance processes.
• Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods…