Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care. Duties and responsibilities: To assist in the organisation, management and development of services within a specialised area of the pathology service, or across a range of services provided by the laboratory at Hub Hospital and support the provision of pathology services for spoke site Hospitals To liaise with the Laboratory Consultant and the Pathology Manager, to ensure the provision of the high-quality service in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Take a lead role in ensuring the hospital Point of Care Services (POCT) are safe and liaise with the National Pathology Specialist – Point of Care Testing. Develop practice including investigation and reporting, within your areas of specialist expertise. Analyse, interpret and report information and knowledge related to ideas and concepts. Develop and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens and blood. Assist with research and development. Develop practice in the application of technology for measuring and monitoring pathology investigations, within your specialist area of expertise Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information. Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others. Promotes best practice in health and safety and security. Assist in maintaining and developing services. Deliver quality improvement with the department senior team. Support and enable equality, diversity and rights. Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI. Ensure distribution of External Quality Control (EQA) and Internal Quality Control (IQC) for POCT services to the correct departments in all supported hospitals Ensure uplift of EQA results for POCT to web portals and report results into the local POCT committee and give assistance to resolve any issues Attend local POCT committees and contribute to discussions on equipment, maintenance, EQA and IQC Who were looking for: Qualifications and Training: Degree qualified, HNC Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent which would allow individual to be eligible for Associate Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences. Biomedical Scientist with the Health & Care Professions Council Experience: Experience within Microbiology Must have experience in interpretation and approval of both positive and negative results Working within a performance driven culture while maintaining safe standards. Meeting financial and budgetary targets. Supporting the commercial development of pathology services locally Experience in a scientific laboratory. Experience of independent sector Strategically commercial and familiarity with service developments. Experience of working in partnership with consultants and participating in creating innovative solution for new pathology services. Challenging consultants to influence evidence based practice Auditor Knowledge and Technical Ability: Shares evidence based practices with colleagues to enhance pathology service and standards Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies. Possess medical device competencies Numeracy Skills Keeps abreast of developments in pathology practice Auditing skills across clinical standards and departments Benefits: We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers Free Bupa wellness screening Private medical insurance Life assurance Our Values: We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: Driving clinical excellence Doing the right thing Caring is our passion. Keeping it simple Delivering on our promises Succeeding and celebrating together We commit to our employees’ well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. About Us At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. We’re committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. We deliver high standards of care to our insured, self-pay and NHS patients across 39 hospitals and 33 clinics, medical centres and consulting rooms. Our successful business is led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development. We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to make a positive difference to peoples lives through outstanding personalised care. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards. About the Team Spire Bushey Hospital is one of North London and Hertfordshire’s leading private hospitals and we take pride in delivering high-quality care. We offer fast access to expert healthcare, from consultations with a wide range of specialists and advanced diagnostics to personalised treatments and aftercare.