Specialist Biomedical ScientistBand 6 AfC Equivalent Main area BacteriologyGrade Band 6 AfC EquivalentContract PermanentHours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref J206-VIA4346Site King's College HospitalTown LondonSalary Up to 47,965 depending on experienceClosing 12/10/2022 23:59Interview date 27/10/2022The 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 12/10/22 and it would be great if you could join us on the next stage of our exciting transformation journey. This is an exciting opportunity for a HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist looking to join the Synnovis Microbiology team, providing support for a specialist service for a range of complex patients. You will be joining an exceptional and dedicated team who always go the extra mile for the benefit of our patients. We are a progressive, UKAS ISO 15189:2012 accredited service who provide a comprehensive range of investigations which include bacteriology, parasitology, mycology and infection surveillance for Kings College Hospital and the local community. This full-time role consists of a 37.5 hour week; working 08.54-17.00 Monday to Friday with a 1 in 4 Saturday shift 08:00-13:00 as part of the core hours. Following appropriate training and orientation, the successful candidate will be required to participate in mandatory weekend shifts and residential on-call shifts on a rotational basis. 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.

Main duties of the job The Microbiology Department receives over 350,000 samples per year and currently uses BacTALERT, Vitek MS, Vitek2, Vitek Compact, Cepheid and DS2 with a view to introducing further automation. The laboratory also uses Clinisys Winpath LIMS and Q-pulse; experience of these systems would be an advantage. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delegated tasks required for the delivery of a high quality laboratory service including bacteriology, parasitology, mycology and infection surveillance. You will be required to perform scientific analyses on a range of samples to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care and resource management within the hospital. The post holder will act as a specialist and lead on knowledge within their particular discipline. They will be required to work with a high degree of autonomy as well as part of a team.

Working for our organisation 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 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. Your development and learningWe are fully committed to continued professional and personal development and will support you in achieving your full potential. The Microbiology Department is an IBMS training approved laboratory for the Certificate of Achievement, Registration and Specialist portfolios. Further training and development opportunities exist through Synnovis initiatives including the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and the Innovation Fund through which you can receive funding for advanced qualifications or to get that new innovative scientific project off the ground. Other opportunities include a chance to join the Future Leaders in Innovation group, participation in the Synnovis Career Development Pathway and participating within the wider scientific community through symposiums, conferences and other peer group meetings.

Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThe experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist will be responsible for performing safe and accurate scientific analyses on a range of samples following SOPs. Based upon sound knowledge and experience, to designate, on receipt, the range of tests to be performed on various samples. This involves making judgements about which machines or platform to use, whether confirmation is necessary by other methods etc. and requires an understanding of infectious disease and the manner in which the laboratory addresses the diagnostic process. To use and maintain automated equipment following manufacturers guidelines and training. Carry out first line troubleshooting of equipment. To ensure a sound knowledge of the laboratory IT system, to look up and enter results, book in patient data, request tests, authorise results and other similar tasks. Maintain high quality standards including quality control reviews and quality assurance. Undertake technical validation of laboratory results to ensure accuracy and precision. Work within the departmental Health & Safety Code of Practice.Please refer to the full job description for more detail. To learn more about this opening, please see contact Katy Stocker, Bacteriology Operations Manager on 020 3299 3442, email katy.stocker@nhs.net or simply apply through the application process. Person specification QualificationsEssential criteria HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist IBMS Specialist portfolio, completed logbook or evidence of specialist Bacteriology knowledge such as an MScDesirable criteria IBMS membership Evidence of CPD ExperienceEssential criteria At least 2 years post registration experience working in a diagnostic Bacteriology laboratory Be able to demonstrate a broad level of specialist laboratory knowledge and practical experience Experience with UKAS ISO 15189:2012 standards and laboratory accreditation processesDesirable criteria On-call or out-of-hours working Experience with Q-pulse Experience of Winpath Skills & KnowledgeEssential criteria Knowledge of specialist Bacteriology techniques and theory Ability to communicate within a team to deliver effective service Interpretation of diagnostic laboratory results Numeracy skills, able to perform basic calculations Flexible and demonstrated commitment Knowledge of Health & Safety in the laboratory Basic use of Microsoft Word and ExcelDesirable criteria Experience of automated technologies 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 and Person Specification (PDF, 223.1KB) Apply online nowFurther details / informal visits contactNameKaty StockerJob titleBacteriology Operations ManagerEmail addresskaty.stocker@nhs.netIf you have problems applying, contact AddressSynnovis Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pmTelephone01629 690824