Advanced Biomedical Scientist – Biochemistry
London, HCA Laboratories (Shropshire House)
Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: 7.5 hour shifts Monday-Friday with weekend rota participation also required
Permanent
Salary: Competitive with weekend work paid as overtime

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Biomedical Scientist in Biochemistry to join our team. You will provide a high-quality and comprehensive 24-hour pathology service for laboratory users, working as a team member within Biochemistry and bringing any problems which may affect the provision of the service to the attention of the Service Lead/Deputy.

HCA Laboratories has over 35 years’ experience in providing pathology services, for acute care in our HCA Hospitals, IVF Clinics, Insurance work, healthcare screening and GP services. We cover all disciplines in pathology including allergy, biochemistry and endocrinology, haematology and blood transfusion, histopathology and cytology, immunology, and microbiology and serology, with each laboratory equipped with the best available analytical instrumentation.

The weekday shift times are:

08:00 – 16:30

09:30 – 18:00

10:30 – 19:00

12:00 – 20:30

Weekends:

08:00 – 14:00

08:00 -20:30

Duties & responsibilities:

Speedy and accurate processing of samples, and monitoring and resolving of outstanding lists
Liaise with 3rd Party Liaison Officer to ensure urgent work is completed on time
Ensure Validation / authorising queue is monitored regularly and there are no build ups
Ensure processes and flow between specimen reception and Chemistry is efficiently and proactively managed
Maintain good working relationship with Consultant Biochemists and ensure results needing clinical escalation happens in real time
Actively support training of junior staff and Trainee BMS staff
Draw up staff rotas for section cover
Ensure equipment in Biochemistry working correctly and that maintenance is performed and recorded
Validation of new tests and equipment
Review and revision of SOPs and other documents
UKAS accreditation
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you will bring:

BSc. Biomedical Science
MSc desirable but not essential
HCPC Registered
Member of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences is desirable
Evidence of continual personal development
Extensive knowledge of Clinical Biochemistry (preferably a Specialist Portfolio)
Working knowledge of Roche Cobas and Infinity
Used to multitasking and good at managing high volumes of samples
Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Advanced Biomedical Scientist at HCA Laboratories, you’ll be eligible for:

25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them