Detailed job description and main responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
* An Honours degree or equivalent in a biological Science
* HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
* Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
* Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
* Excellent working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Knowledge of health and safety issues
* Experience of quality management systems
Desirable criteria
* Experience in using Abbott Alinity / Beckman
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
* Practical specialist analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
* Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
* Accuracy and attention to detail
* Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
* Able to work as part of a team
* Able to work under pressure
* Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
* Intermediate level of computer skills
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Use of enhanced pathology computer systems
Other relevant
Essential criteria
* Good hand eye co-ordination
* Able to perform light physical work.
* Capable of intense periods of concentration
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust - being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful - and behave in a way that reflects these. More information on the vision and values of St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is attached below.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and informed by email.
If you are appointed to the post, as part of your pre-employment check we will be required to verify your identity. The document/s you present for this purpose will be checked for their authenticity by scanning all known security features. These features will include:
- The machine readable zone
- An ultra violet image
- An infra red image
As part of your pre-employment checks, we will also be required to obtain satisfactory, written references. Please ensure that the referee details which you provide on your application form are correct. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent line manager. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.
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Telephone: 02082963786
Text: 07501066267
Email: esth.dal@nhs.net.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
* Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 416.4KB)
* SWL Pathology Candidate Information (PDF, 672.4KB)
* Referee Contact details form (PDF, 200.6KB)
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