Biomedical Scientist Histology/ Cellular Pathology - London, United Kingdom - Atlantis Medical

Atlantis Medical

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

My client in
London is looking for an experienced
Band 6 Histology/ Cellular Pathology Biomedical Scientist for a locum contract.

South West London Pathology (SWLP) is a partnership between four leading Hospital Trusts -Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Epsom & St.

Helier Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and St.

George's University Hospitals NHSFoundation Trust - designed to provide an integrated, high quality pathology service for hospitals and GPs across South West London, by bringing together the best of each Trust's service and providing them within a single organisation.

Job Role:

Monday
Friday
5 hrs p/w
To be proficient in designated areas of diagnostic work within the department and to provide a comprehensive and appropriate laboratory service to patients and staff.
To undertake a range of diagnostic tests and screening procedures through to initial interpretation.
To ensure that test procedures are carried out according to SOPs, assess that other junior staff are competent and participate in their regular review and update.
To undertake technical validation of highly complex results from laboratory investigations to ensure accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols
To measure and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.
To carry out corrective action when quality control and assurance procedures indicate loss of performance.
To take part in duties without supervision at a level of autonomy requiring decision making but can refer to more senior or medical staff for support.
To validate reports where necessary using judgemental expertise.
To authorise reports when given the delegated responsibility.
Ensure that documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records).
Identify and report clinical risks so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy.
To support all diagnostic procedures provided by the department.
To contribute towards a culture of quality in the department and to comply and promote the quality initiatives within the department consistent with maintaining laboratory accreditation.
Organise own work tasks or activities.
Ensure all work is completed timely and to satisfactory standards and will seek advice from senior staff when required.
Ensure that safe working practises are maintained according to standard operating procedures.
To assist in maintaining appropriate internal and external quality assurance.

Qualifications and Experience required:
-
HCPC registered as a BMS:

Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge of health and safety issues
Experience of quality management systems
Practical specialist analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
Accuracy and attention to detail
Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
Able to work as part of a team
Able to work pressure
Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
Intermediate level of computer skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Use of enhanced pathology computer systems
Good hand eye coordination
Able to perform light physical work.
Capable of intense periods of concentration

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