Job summary
An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and skilled specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our Haematology & Blood Transfusion team at Barnet Hospital has become available following acquisition of a new contract with East and North Herts (E&NH) catchment GPs. The laboratory at Barnet provides 24/7 Haematology and Blood Transfusion testing for acute and urgent care areas of the hospital as well as some onsite testing for the local community. The successful candidate will join our team of dedicated biomedical scientists and associate practitioners in delivering a high-quality pathology service.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will be committed to service excellence and have a genuine desire for continued personal and professional development. Candidates should have a suitable approved undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science (or equivalent) and be registered with the HCPC. Previous laboratory experience would be helpful, however, full training will be provided for all work performed. The laboratory operates a 24/7 service so the successful candidate will be expected to participate in shifts to cover this time frame though it is expected that the balance of hours worked will be required to coincide with when the E&NH GP workload arrives into the department during weekday afternoon/early evenings.
About us
At HSL we offer a variety of excellent staff benefits including:
Training and development opportunities
supporting professional development Annual performance related salary review No banding restrictions: As we are a private company we are not restricted by salary bandings and so are able to negotiate appropriate salaries based on experience. This also means that annual salary reviews do not hit a band ceiling. Discounted gym membership
we have a corporate gym membership scheme with Better Gyms Cash healthcare plan
cash back on a variety of healthcare costs including dentist and opticians Sick Pay Entitlement
5 paid days in the first year of employment, 20 days thereafter Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover Life Assurance
providing salary continuation for long term illness (six months qualifying period) Employee Assistance Programme
supporting staff wellbeing Season Ticket Loan Scheme
interest free loan for the cost of annual travel ticket Perkbox
Access to additional staff perks and benefits such as high street discounts Company Pension Scheme
company and staff contributions which increase with service Competitive annual leave allowance
28 days Flexible working hours
37.5 hours standard working week Job responsibilities To include, but not be restricted to, the following duties: Participate in all areas of laboratory bench work, whilst adhering to standard operating procedures and participating in their regular review and update. Multidisciplinary working as required. Techniques and testing that include: routine haematological diagnostics and blood film morphology using Sysmex CN3000, XN9100, Interrliner analysers, manual methods. Communicate patients results and answer enquiries from health care professionals providing information regarding appropriate investigations required and explanation of results, within departmental guidelines and professional code of conduct. Interpret clinical information and use scientific knowledge to process specimens for appropriate tests, seeking advice from senior staff and clinicians when necessary. Undertake specimen preparation and analysis for a range of sample types. Operate and maintain analytical equipment in the department. Evaluate and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures. Interpret complex scientific data and enter test results on pathology computer system. Check reports for further action by clinical staff. Authorise reports as delegated within departmental policy. Replace stocks of consumables and reagents when required and inform the Section Leader if back-up stocks are low. To assist when required in the preparation of documentation for UKAS (ISO) accreditation. Able to solve complex problems within work area, but advise both clinicians and senior staff of any clinical and managerial issues. Person Specification Experience Essential Theoretical and practical knowledge in discipline of pathology relevant to role. Previous experience in a relevant laboratory, and proficiency in techniques appropriate to the discipline. Qualifications Essential Registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist. IBMS Accredited BSc (hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent. Participation in a relevant CPD Scheme e.g. IBMS. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Employer details Employer name Health Services Laboratories Address Barnet General Hospital Wellhouse Lane Barnet Hertfordshire EN5 3DJ Employer's website
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supporting professional development Annual performance related salary review No banding restrictions: As we are a private company we are not restricted by salary bandings and so are able to negotiate appropriate salaries based on experience. This also means that annual salary reviews do not hit a band ceiling. Discounted gym membership
we have a corporate gym membership scheme with Better Gyms Cash healthcare plan
cash back on a variety of healthcare costs including dentist and opticians Sick Pay Entitlement
5 paid days in the first year of employment, 20 days thereafter Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover Life Assurance
providing salary continuation for long term illness (six months qualifying period) Employee Assistance Programme
supporting staff wellbeing Season Ticket Loan Scheme
interest free loan for the cost of annual travel ticket Perkbox
Access to additional staff perks and benefits such as high street discounts Company Pension Scheme
company and staff contributions which increase with service Competitive annual leave allowance
28 days Flexible working hours
37.5 hours standard working week Job responsibilities To include, but not be restricted to, the following duties: Participate in all areas of laboratory bench work, whilst adhering to standard operating procedures and participating in their regular review and update. Multidisciplinary working as required. Techniques and testing that include: routine haematological diagnostics and blood film morphology using Sysmex CN3000, XN9100, Interrliner analysers, manual methods. Communicate patients results and answer enquiries from health care professionals providing information regarding appropriate investigations required and explanation of results, within departmental guidelines and professional code of conduct. Interpret clinical information and use scientific knowledge to process specimens for appropriate tests, seeking advice from senior staff and clinicians when necessary. Undertake specimen preparation and analysis for a range of sample types. Operate and maintain analytical equipment in the department. Evaluate and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures. Interpret complex scientific data and enter test results on pathology computer system. Check reports for further action by clinical staff. Authorise reports as delegated within departmental policy. Replace stocks of consumables and reagents when required and inform the Section Leader if back-up stocks are low. To assist when required in the preparation of documentation for UKAS (ISO) accreditation. Able to solve complex problems within work area, but advise both clinicians and senior staff of any clinical and managerial issues. Person Specification Experience Essential Theoretical and practical knowledge in discipline of pathology relevant to role. Previous experience in a relevant laboratory, and proficiency in techniques appropriate to the discipline. Qualifications Essential Registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist. IBMS Accredited BSc (hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent. Participation in a relevant CPD Scheme e.g. IBMS. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Employer details Employer name Health Services Laboratories Address Barnet General Hospital Wellhouse Lane Barnet Hertfordshire EN5 3DJ Employer's website
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