Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Immunology | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

This post is primarily based at St George's Hospital however the post holders may be required to work at any of the South West London Pathology sites as and when necessary.

Aim of Role:

To be an efficient and flexible member of the SWL Pathology team providing a consistently high quality and professional service to all users of the service.

This post will close early if enough number of applications are received.

1. Provides specialist clinical technical services to patients that may include research and audit samples
2. Contributes to providing a professional clinical laboratory service, working effectively as a team member as part of the overall department
3. Able to perform all core scientific and interpretive work, which corresponds to the training and qualifications of a Registered Biomedical Scientist
4. To assist in training and supervising staff and deputising for the Advanced Biomedical Scientist when necessary.

South West London Pathology is an award winning pathology partnership between four leading Hospital Trusts - St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. The network is 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.

Values:

We expect all our staff at SWL Pathology to share the values that are important to us and that our service users have a right to expect - to be excellent, kind, responsible and respectful, delivering the best possible standard of service at all times and to behave in a way that reflects these values.

SWL Pathology Vision:

To deliver the high quality, cost effective, accessible, innovative pathology services that commissioners, customers, clinical users, staff and patients demand and to be recognised as a leading provider in the market. As part of its commitment to high quality and sustainability SWL Pathology will offer attractive development opportunities for highly skilled staff and will be at the forefront of innovation in pathology services.
1. 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
2. To undertake a range of diagnostic tests and screening procedures through to initial interpretation
3. 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
4. To undertake technical validation of highly complex results from laboratory investigations to ensure accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocol
5. To measure and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedure
6. To carry out corrective action when quality control and assurance procedures indicate loss of performance
7. 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
8. To validate reports where necessary using judgemental expertise
9. To authorise reports when given the delegated responsibility
10. Ensure that documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records)

This job description is not an exhaustive document but is a reflection of the current position. Details and emphasis may change in line with service needs after consultation with the post holder.

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