location_onLondon, UK
watch_later Posted: May 31, 2024
Skills Required
Nice To Have skills
Job Description
At Synnovis, we are currently shaping the future of pathology services by creating a world-leading Hub and Spoke pathology network with our NHS partners. A large part of this modernisation will involve moving 70% of our services to a purpose built, state of the art Hub laboratory in the heart of London. For now, the job you are applying for will be based at one of our hospital sites however, from 1 April 2024 our people and services will start to move to our Hub laboratory in Blackfriars, Southwark, SE1, with some work remaining in refurbished essential services laboratories across our hospital network, focusing on the rapid turnover of urgent tests. Please do ask your recruiting manager if you wish to find out more.
The key duties include
Technical
- Knowledge of a range of biomedical procedures in addition to specialised knowledge of unusual or specialised techniques/diseases. The post holder will also participate in the transfer of this knowledge to junior grade staff
- Use laboratory information system according to protocols
- Advise service users on sample preservation and transportation to laboratory
- Where appropriate, undertake accurate and precise sample preparation of a complex nature and allocate testing procedures accordingly
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
- MSc or equivalent in relevant biomedical sciences discipline
- State Registration (Health Care Professions Council)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Membership of Institute of Biomedical Sciences
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working as a member of a team
- Relevant post HCPC registration experience in specific field
- Problem solving