Specialist Biomedical Scientist Job Swindon England UK,Healthcare

Location: Swindon

Job Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic Specialist Biomedical Scientist with excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of self-motivation to join our dynamic team. This role is integral to the laboratory, where you will provide specialist technical expertise in the Bacteriology and Virology sections.

A 5% Recruitment and Retention premium is available for this position up until March 2026.

Technical Duties

Perform specialized tasks in the Bacteriology and Virology sections.
Authorise specific result types.
Oversee and supervise Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLAs) and Assistant Practitioners (APs).
Manage the use and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Quality and Project Management

Participate in validation and verification projects.
Take responsibility for a specific technical function within the laboratory.

Development and Support

Stay updated with scientific advancements and managerial developments in the field.
Support senior staff and the Laboratory Manager in providing an efficient, expert, and cost-effective laboratory service.
Take on additional laboratory responsibilities with appropriate support and training.

Working Hours

Routine hours are Monday to Friday, 08:45 to 17:15 (37.5 hours per week). Participation in a rotational schedule for weekends and Bank Holidays. Involvement in the on-call (out-of-hours) service provision is required.

Core Responsibilities

Always to act in accordance with and adhere to laboratory and Trust procedures and protocols.
To work under the direction of Senior BMS staff in the provision of a diagnostic Microbiology service, working within departmental guidelines and safety policies.
To be responsible for health and safety issues pertinent to diagnostic laboratory work, adhering to all Trust and laboratory employment Health and Safety policies and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.
To rotate (after suitable training and competency verification) through all sections of the Bacteriology and Virology department.
To participate in rotas covering Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday mornings as required.
To participate in the out-of-hours service in a lone worker situation.
To participate in mandatory training requirements of the Trust and attend training sessions, educational meetings, and laboratory meetings as appropriate.
To develop a specialist lead role in a technical area or item of equipment, including troubleshooting problems and reviewing protocols. Expertise and specialist knowledge may include one or more of the following functions:

Additional Responsibilities

NEQAS lead
Rotas
Deputy Quality Officer
/AST lead
Parasitology lead
Union Representative
Health & Safety lead
Deputy Training Officer
Laboratory instrumentation lead
Deputy Virology lead
Technical (Virology)
To participate in annual joint review in accordance with the Trust appraisal policy.
To be aware of and support the goal of providing a quality driven patient centred service, participating in the laboratorys quality management procedures.
To rectify and or bring to the attention of more senior staff/Laboratory Management any issues compromising this goal.
To be courteous and professional when dealing with other health care professionals.
To interpret clinical details and patient demographic data for the allocation of tests to samples.
To process biomedical samples using various techniques with a high degree of competency in accordance with standard operating procedures, providing accurate and timely appropriate results.
To accurately interpret and report timely complex analytical results and authorise Microbiology reports according to laboratory policy.
To communicate effectively test results by telephone, printed report or electronic report, deal with telephone enquiries, and provide technical advice to laboratory users.
To be able to make decisions regarding the quality of specimens and the validity of test data and ensure any anomalies / errors are reported to Senior BMS staff as soon as possible.
To use complex and technical laboratory equipment in the course of their duties including maintenance and troubleshooting of the equipment.
To participate in the evaluation of and verification of…


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