Biomedical Scientist | Bristol | Private Hospital | Full Time, permanent | Competitive salary plus fantastic benefits | Free Parking
Spire Bristol Hospital is looking for a highly motivated & experienced Biomedical Scientist to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be expected to assist in the organisation, management and development of services within specialty of expertise provided by the laboratory. Also to liaise with the Laboratory Manager, to ensure the provision of the high quality service in an efficient and cost effective manner.
Duties and responsibilities:
1. Plan, analyse, assess and report pathology investigations.
2. Analyse, interpret and report information and knowledge related to ideas and concepts.
3. Develop and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens, blood and tissues.
4. Assist with research and development.
5. Plan, monitor and quality assure the application of technology for measuring and monitoring pathology investigations.
6. Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
7. Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others.
8. Promotes best practice in health and safety and security.
9. Assist in maintaining and developing services.
10. Contribute to quality improvement.
11. Support and enable equality, diversity and rights.
12. Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.
Who we're looking for:
13. Degree qualified, HNC Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent which would allow individual to be eligible for Associate Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.
14. Biomedical Scientist with the Health & Care Professions Council.
15. Working within a performance driven culture while maintaining safe standards.
16. Assists in meeting financial and budgetary targets.
17. Supporting the commercial development of pathology services locally
18. Experience in a scientific laboratory.
19. Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies.
20. Possess medical device competencies
21. Numeracy Skills
22. Keeps abreast of developments in pathology practice.
23. Have an awareness of current healthcare issues
24. Trained on MS Office and other relevant packages
25. Auditing skills across clinical standards and departments - desirable
26. Empathy for vulnerable and sick patients
27. Empathy for principles and importance of equally opportunities and dignity at work
28. Flexible work processes
Working Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hrs a week over 5 days covering 7.5 hr shifts between 8am to 8pm, may be required to cover weekends, the department operates an out of hours on call system which the successful applicant will be required to participate in
Contract Type: Permanent
Benefits
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
29. 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
30. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
31. ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
32. Free Bupa wellness screening
33. Private medical insurance
34. Life assurance
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
35. Driving clinical excellence
36. Doing the right thing
37. Caring is our passion
38. Keeping it simple
39. Delivering on our promises
40. Succeeding and celebrating together
Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.