Out of Hours Biomedical ScientistHaematology & HaemostasisBand 6 AfC Equivalent Main area Haematology and HaemostasisGrade Band 6 AfC EquivalentContract PermanentHours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref J206-VIA4384Site King's College HospitalTown LondonSalary Up to 47,965 depending on experinceClosing 23/10/2022 23:59Interview date 02/11/2022The place to work in pathology We are looking for top talent to join the UKs leading and fastest growing pathology companya scientific organisation with a clinical purpose. Working in partnership with our service partners, Guys and St. Thomas Hospitals, Kings College Hospital and Princess Royal University Hospital we aim to set the standard for the future of pathology.Job overview We are seeking a proactive, motivated and experienced Biomedical Scientist to work in the Haematology and Haemostasis section of the Blood Science Laboratory. Working a 24/7 shift rota is an integral part of this post. We currently employ 10 out of hours BMS staff covering the rota with addition of MLA support on all shifts. Based in London, the post holder will operate in the busy Synnovis Laboratories at Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust which supports the varied services provided at Kings which include a large clinical Haem/oncology department. Foetal Medicine Unit, Liver Transplant Unit, a large Obstetric department, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit and a designated Major Trauma Centre. The Blood Science Laboratory is fully automated equipped with 5 Sysmex XN series FBC analysers, SP50, TS10Up and ESR Interrliner connected on a Sysmex XN-9100 Haematology track processing approximately 3500 samples a day. The analysers operate through the Sysmex EPU and Roche cITM middleware systems that are connected to the WinPath LIMs system.

Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with significant recent experience and have a proven track record of effective performance at BMS Band 6 level. Applicants will be expected to work towards a Specialist Portfolio and to assist in the day to day running of the Haematology and Haemostasis Laboratory. You should have proven experience in general Haematology and haemostasis together with an understanding of all relevant legislation, GMP and UK guidelines. The Haematology laboratory is state of the art, superbly equipped and handles the workload of Kings College Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The department also provides professional and scientific services for Southwark and Lambeth primary care groups as well as the Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham GPs. Working as part of a team, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and experience in a highly automated clinical Haematology Department. The Haematology laboratory supports the varied services provided at Kings which include a large clinical Haem/oncology department. Foetal Medicine Unit, Liver Transplant Unit, a large Obstetric department, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit and a designated Major Trauma Centre. As Haematology is part of a larger Blood Sciences Laboratory and we are regularly inspected by UKAS for accreditation and IBMS approved for pre-registration and specialist training in Haematology with Hospital Transfusion Practice.

Working for our organisation Your development and learning:You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and the Synnovis Academy through which you can receive funding for advanced qualifications. Through our Innovation Fund, you can apply and if selected receive 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. At Synnovis we offer a variety of excellent staff benefits including:Training and development opportunities including the funding of Undergraduate and Masters Degrees and Specialist Portfolios for Biomedical Scientists.Annual performance related salary reviewCompetitive annual leave allowancePlease read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure that your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required. To learn more about this opening, please see contact details below or simply apply through the application process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland, and the NHS, including sites, Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust and Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver and transform pathology services across South East London. The ideal candidate will also have Blood Film morphology experience and This is an exciting and vibrant opportunity for an enthusiastic professional set near the Denmark Hill with great travel links. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the full out of hours rota to support the needs of the 24/7 requirements of the service as allocated by the Operations Manager. 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. The partnership provides diagnostics, testing and digital pathology for hospital trusts, GP services and other healthcare providers. Kings College Hospital Foundation Trust is one of the UKs leading NHS Foundation Trusts in specialist teaching. Kings has various divisions including Neurosciences, Haematology, Cancer and Cardiovascular sciences, where there are unlimited opportunities to develop and perfect your career. Over the last 170 years, Kings has delivered nothing but world class service to all its patients from deprived communities as well as some of the wealthiest in London. The post holder is an essential team member in the provision of a comprehensive and efficient Out of Hours service to all of our users through the performance and interpretation of manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations for the Blood Sciences Laboratory Services. You will be responsible for ensuring operational functionality of the Haematology & Haemostasis work areas in The Blood Sciences Laboratory including instrument maintenance, management of workload. Authorisation and release of results and timely communication of and dealing with critical results.The post holder will work in conjunction with the seniors and Operations Manager to maintain at all times the required high quality standards and ensure that all work is completed on time. To keep an up to date knowledge of Haematology and Haemostasis current working practices including technical problem solving of analytical equipment and have a demonstrable experience for blood film morphology, together with an understanding of all relevant legislation, GMP and UK guidelines. The successful candidate would be an individual with high professional standards, who can actively contribute in the continuing maintenance of our UKAS accreditation by demonstrating a good working knowledge of the accreditation process and by providing an exceptional quality service to all our users. An up to date knowledge of Haematology and Haemostasis technique methods and guidelines, including technical problems solving of analytical equipment and good understanding of laboratory LIMS systems is a must have. We are looking for someone who is HCPC registered with significant recent experience and have a proven track record of effective performance at BMS Band 6 level. Band 5 Biomedical Scientist applicants will be considered if you have HCPC registration. Applicants will be expected to work towards a Specialist Portfolio. Informal visits are actively encouraged. Your e-mail address is important to us.We communicate to all job applicants via the e-mail address which has been provided on the application form. Please ensure that you check your e-mail on a regular basis.Please apply to learn more.Person specification QualificationsEssential criteria BSc Hons Biomedical Sciences or equivalent State Registration as Biomedical Scientist (Haematology and/or Transfusion Science) with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) Documented evidence of Continuing Professional DevelopmentDesirable criteria Membership of Institute of Biomedical Sciences Specialist Diploma from the Institute of Biomedical Sciences or equivalent ExperienceEssential criteria Demonstrable competence and problem solving in an automated environment Demonstrable broad level of Haematology & Haemostasis practical experience Experience of Laboratory Information systems Working as an effective member of a teamDesirable criteria Experience of working shifts and unsocial hours Skills & KnowledgeEssential criteria Competent in a broad range of Haematology & Haemostasis practical techniques Good verbal and written communication skills in English Well-developed interpersonal skills, able to organise and manage own and others work Work as part of a team and independently Able to respond to changes in workload and solve problems with the minimum of help IT competency and problem solving (including use of MS Word, Excel etc) Experience in Quality Management and Audit processes Willingness to work shiftsDesirable criteria Competent in the examination of blood films including malarial parasites Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. All applicants are welcome to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation. Equality of opportunity is our policy. Our Bank workers enjoy competitive market rates and flexible contract assignments across all of our sites, dependent on your availability and location. For our Permanent workforce we offer a competitive benefits package. As well as offering competitive salaries, all employees are also entitled to:Contributory pension scheme Generous annual leave entitlement Performance related pay Annual incentive plan for allemployees Ground breaking developmentopportunitiesSafeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.Please apply for this post on-line. If you have problems with using the online process, or need any assistance, please email recruitment@synnovis.co.uk Your e-mail address is important to us. We communicate to all job applicants via the e-mail address which has been provided on the application form. Please ensure that you check your e-mail on a regular basis.Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in Synnovis.Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.Documents to downloadJD-Person Specification (PDF, 288.1KB) Apply online nowFurther details / informal visits contactNameVassan TavarajahJob titleOperations manager: Haematology and HaemostasisEmail addressVassan.thavarajah@nhs.netIf you have problems applying, contact AddressSynnovis Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pmTelephone01629 690824