Biomedical Scientist - Immunology
Job summary
Applications are invited for one post in the Immunology Laboratory and Protein Reference Unit. The Department includes the Supraregional Protein Reference Unit and offers a full range of immunological investigations. The department is a nationally recognised centre of excellence for specific proteins, autoimmunity and allergy testing.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and motivated State Registered Biomedical Scientists to join a well-established team in this busy department, which has full UKAS Accreditation and is IBMS approved for training purposes. The department actively encourages further education, CPD activities and completion of Specialist Portfolios. Applicants must have an honours degree or equivalent in a biological science and HCPC registration. Proven experience of working in a diagnostic pathology department is essential with preference for candidates with Immunology experience. Skills to include; accuracy and attention to detail and good communication skills.
This post is based at St George's Hospital however the post holders may be required to work at any of the South West London Pathology sites as and when necessary.
Main duties of the job
**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**
About us
South West London Pathology is an award winning pathology partnership between four leading Hospital Trusts - St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. The network is designed to provide an integrated, high quality pathology service for hospitals and GPs across South West London, by bringing together the best of each Trust's service and providing them within a single organisation.
Find out more about South West London Pathology on our website
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting documents and ensure your application is referring specifically to the person specifications.
Please note, the application window may close earlier than advertised if high volumes of applications are received.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
- An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
- HCPC Registration
- Over a year's experience in an Immunology Pathology Laboratory
Knowledge and Experience
- Proven experience of working in a diagnostic pathology department
- Practical experience of a range of diagnostic pathology techniques
- Proven practical experience using diagnostic pathology laboratory equipment
- Experience of working with a laboratory computer system
- Experience of quality management systems
- Knowledge of health and safety issues
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Proven experience of working in an Immunology department
Skills and Abilities
- Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
- Able to work as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
- Intermediate level of computer skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Use of pathology computer systems
Other relevant requirements
- Good hand eye
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George's University Hospital
London
SW17 0QT
https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/work-with-us/
- Company
- St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- London, United Kingdom SW17 0QT
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £34089.00 - £41498.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- London, United Kingdom SW17 0QT
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £34089.00 - £41498.00 a year
- Posted