Senior Biomedical ScientistBand 7 AfC equivalent Main area Blood TransfusionGrade Band 7 AfC equivalentContract PermanentHours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref J206-VIA4389Site St Thomas HospitalTown LondonSalary Up to 55,049 per annum depending on experienceClosing 06/10/2022 23:59Interview date 20/10/2022The 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 This week Viapath re-branded to Synnovis, signalling our desire to transform and improve local pathology services with benefits for patients, clinicians and our employees. If you havent yet applied for a role at Synnovis, please hurry, the closing date for this role is 06/10/22 and it would be great if you could join us on the next stage of our exciting transformation journey Would you like to join the BT Senior BMS Team and gain experience in a large specialist hospital? This is an exciting opportunity to work as Senior Biomedical Scientist in Blood Transfusion at Guys and St. Thomas Hospitals (GSTT). We have two positions available:1.A permanent, full time Senior BMS (Band 7 equiv.) post.2.A temporary Senior BMS post, full time, fixed for 12 months.GSTT is a large specialist Trust dealing with a variety of complex patients. There are multiple projects ongoing within Blood Sciences and across the Trust including implementation of the Blood Track system for traceability. The successful applicant would be able to gain experience in implementing and running this new system. You will be expected to work as part of the BT Senior Team managing staff who work between Core Haematology and Blood Transfusion, across both of the Guys and St. Thomas sites. You will gain exposure to the varied and interesting caseloads that present through the laboratory.

Main duties of the job As a Senior Biomedical Scientist in Blood Sciences, the post holder is responsible for the day-to-day operation of a sub-section of the laboratory. The post holder will be responsible for leading a small team of Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants to deliver a fit-for-purpose medical laboratory service to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and resource management within the hospital. The post holder will be required to undertake their responsibilities in the Blood Transfusion section of Blood Sciences at St Thomas, with rotations at the Guys site.

Working for our organisation Your development and learning You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The Synnovis Way Development programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and the Synnovis Academy through which you can receive funding / support for advanced qualifications.Through our Innovation Accelerator Fund, you can apply for 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities Main Responsibilities 1.Technicala.To ensure that preventative maintenance schedules have been carried out on laboratory instruments prior to them being used for patient investigations. b.To ensure that reagents are prepared, stored and used in a manner suitable for patient investigations. c.To perform manual, semi-automated and fully-automated laboratory investigations. d.To measure and monitor the accuracy and imprecision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures. e.To undertake technical validation of the results from laboratory investigations to ensure accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols. f.To take corrective action when quality control procedures indicate loss of performance with the laboratory instruments or methods. g.To take appropriate action when there is a situation this may cause service delivery failure. 2.Scientifica.To undertake method and laboratory instrument evaluation as directed by the Operations Manager. b.To participate in research and development as directed by the Operations Manager. 3.Clinical a.To interpret laboratory results and take appropriate actions. b.To be responsible for the authorisation and release of abnormal laboratory results for the clinical care of patients. c.To order and interpret follow-up laboratory procedures as indicated from the primary set of laboratory results on the patient. d.To add technical comments as appropriate to the laboratory report prior to authorising the release of the results. e.To add clinical comments as appropriate to the laboratory report prior to authorising the release of the results. f.To refer clinically significant results for a second opinion from the Operations Manager and/or Consultant Haematologist.g.To select, test and issue blood and blood products for patient care. h.To participate in clinical audits as directed by the Operations or Quality Managers. i.To inform the requesting physician of any clinically significant result or any technically invalid result that requires further action by the physician. 4.Laboratory Informatics a.To comply with local and national policies for the safe, secure and confidential processing, and storage of patient and other laboratory information. b.To use the Laboratory Information System according to the authorised protocols. c.To maintain the integrity and accuracy of laboratory databases. d.To develop systems and processes for recording and storing laboratory information. 5.Management a.To supervise the day-to-day operation of a sub-section of Blood Sciences. b.To ensure compliance with good work practices required for the standards of BSQR and ISO15189. c.To prepare and review Standard Operating Procedures. d.To undertake work file management to ensure that all results are reported within the agreed turnaround time. e.To train, develop and assess the competence of Medical Laboratory Assistants, Trainee Biomedical Scientists, Biomedical Scientists and Specialist Registrars. f.To supervise the work performance of Medical Laboratory Assistants, Trainee Biomedical Scientists, Biomedical Scientists and Specialist Registrars. g.To assist the Operations Manager with stock control of reagents and consumables.h.To assist the Operations Manager in Blood Stocks Management Scheme i.To assist the Operations Manager measure and monitor turnaround times for laboratory results, and take corrective action if required. j.To assist the Operations Manager with NEQAS surveys and to take appropriate action as directed by the Operations Manager in the event of poor performance k.To maintain records of antenatal patients at risk of Haemolytic Disease of the Newborn as directed by the Operations Manager. l.To report clinical incidents and/or complaints to the Operations Manager and investigate, if appropriate as directed by the Operations or Quality Managers. m.To undertake Training and Development Reviews on the laboratory staff as directed by the Operations Manager. n.Deputise for the Operations Manager for service provision and attendance at meetings. 6.General a.To observe and adhere to local and national health and safety policies. b.To ensure that the workplace and workbenches are kept clean and tidy. c.To maintain good work relations with all members of staff, and to promote effective teamwork. d.To treat everyone associated with Guys & St Thomas Hospital NHS Trust with courtesy and respect. e.To ensure compliance with all local and national standards of work practice e.g. BSQR & UKAS ISO15189. To maintain and promote the professional image of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and Guys & St Thomas Hospital NHS Trust. Viapath 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 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.Guys and St. Thomas Hospital Foundation Trust is a major emergency and specialist teaching Trust which has all the specialties associated with a fascinating and career defining case load including: Womens Services, Foetal Medicine, Haematology, Oncology, Transplantation, and is also home to the Evelina Childrens Hospital and the Cancer Centre on the Guys site. You will be close to the vibrant Borough Market and the South Bank, which are exceptional London locations; perfect places to work and relax next to such iconic venues as Big Ben, The London Eye and The Shard! Please apply to learn more.Person specification QualificationsEssential criteria BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science MSc Biomedical Science (or related subject) or Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences State Registration (Health Professions Council) Evidence of continuing professional development ExperienceEssential criteria Working as a member of a team Minimum of 2 years post HPC registration Working alone during an out-of-hours service Problem solving Automated Blood Transfusion procedures Manual Blood Transfusion Laboratory Procedures Blood Safety Quality Regulations (BSQR) Skills & KnowledgeEssential criteria Ability to undertake technical validation of results Comprehensive Blood Transfusion techniques Expert red cell serology Spoken communication / Command of English language Report/document writing Numerate - statistical and mathematical Authorisation of results for clinical use Interpretation of laboratory results Comprehensive Blood Transfusion theory Quality Management Systems and GMP 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 downloadJob Description & Person Specification (PDF, 255.8KB) Apply online nowFurther details / informal visits contactNameLuke WoodfordJob titleBT Operations ManagerEmail addressLuke.woodford@synnovis.co.ukIf you have problems applying, contact AddressSynnovis Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pmTelephone01629 690824