BMS - Biomedical Scientist

Job Description

VS311/02BMS - Biomedical ScientistLocation: GlasgowJob Type: PermanentHours: 37.5 Hours per week, between the hours of 7am5.30pm MondayFridaySalary £26,000 - £31,365 Plus OvertimeOur client, a well-known healthcare and leading Scientific organisation are looking for an experienced and motivated Biomedical Scientist (BMS) to join one of their laboratories in Glasgow. You must be HCPC-registered and have experience in at least oneof the following disciplines: BT, Haematology, Biochemistry.Overall Job Purpose:To help in the smooth and efficient running of a section within the Blood Sciences Laboratoryto ensure safe, rapid, timely and accurate reporting of results. Investigation and analysis of samples by the application of techniques and testing that include:Haematology, Coagulation, Blood Transfusion, Biochemistry and Immunoassay.The post holder will be required to work within any section of the department including core and unsocial hours as required.Main Duties:To include, but not be restricted to, the following duties:

• Participate in all areas of laboratory bench work, whilst adhering to standard operating procedures and participating in their regular review and update.
• Multidisciplinary working as required
• Techniques and testing that include Blood Transfusion, routine Haematology and Biochemistry.
• Communicate patients results and answer enquiries from health care professionals providing information regarding appropriate investigations required and explanation of results, within departmental guidelines and professional code of conduct.
• Interpret clinical information and use scientific knowledge to process specimens for appropriate tests, seeking advice from senior staff and clinicians when necessary.
• Undertake specimen preparation and analysis for a range of sample types.
• Operate and maintain analytical equipment in the department.
• Evaluate and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.
• Interpret complex scientific data and enter test results on pathology computer system.
• Check reports for further action by clinical staff.
• Authorise reports as delegated within departmental policy.
• Replace stocks of consumables and reagents when required and inform the Section Leader if back-up stocks are low.
• To assist when required in the preparation of documentation for UKAS (ISO) accreditation.
• Able to solve complex problems within work area, but advise both clinicians and senior staff of any clinical and managerial issues

Requirements:Qualifications:

• Registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist
• IBMS Accredited BSc (hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
• Participation in a relevant CPD Scheme e.g. IBMS

Experience:

• Theoretical and practical knowledge in discipline of pathology relevant to role.
• Previous experience in a relevant laboratory, and proficiency in techniques appropriate to the discipline

Skills & Abilities:

• Good organisational skills.
• Work accurately, neatly and efficiently. Attention to detail is very important.
• Work as part of a team.
• Keyboard skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Work on own initiative
• Communicate efficiently with other members of the laboratory in English - both verbally and in writing.
• Use of laboratory equipment relevant to the specialty
• Demonstrate experience of working to a laboratory Quality Management System

Personal Qualities:

• Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels
• Well presented and will abide by dress codes
• Demonstrate professionalism and a customer-focused attitude
• Calm under pressure
• Punctual and reliable
• Helpful, friendly and polite
• Flexible and adaptable
• Committed to the corporate quality objectives
• Commercially aware

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