Specialist Biomedical Scientist – Immunology

Overview

In this role you will provide specialist clinical laboratory services within the Immunology team, contributing to patient care and service quality. You will work autonomously on diagnostic work, while supporting and training colleagues. The role includes ongoing CPD to maintain HCPC registration and involvement in appraisals and audits. You will operate in a dynamic NHS environment at St George’s, shaping safe, high-quality laboratory practices.

Responsibilities

• Proficiently perform designated diagnostic tasks and deliver a comprehensive lab service to patients and staff
• Carry out diagnostic tests and screening with initial interpretation
• Ensure tests follow SOPs and assess/update junior staff competence
• Perform technical validation of complex results per lab protocols
• Measure and monitor accuracy and precision via quality control procedures
• Take corrective action when QC indicates loss of performance
• Work autonomously with decision-making while seeking senior support as needed
• Maintain UKAS-compliant documentation
• Identify and report clinical risks per Trust policy
• Maintain and develop personal/professional knowledge
• Participate in annual appraisals with development objectives
• Conduct audits as required
• Work within SWLP Quality Management Systems

Key requirements

• HCPC registration
• A minimum of 2 years experience at a band 5
• Membership of a professional body
• Excellent pipetting skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to follow written methodologies or protocols
• Plan and prioritise allocated work
• Experience of training staff
• Knowledge of immunology techniques
• IQC understanding
• Use of enhanced pathology computer systems and associated middleware
• Continuing professional development
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation and quality management systems
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Immunology or equivalent experience
• Desirable: Experience of clinical governance issues
• UK Registration
• Disclosure and Barring Service Check

• communication
• planning/prioritisation
• teamwork
• Immunology techniques
• SOP compliance
• UKAS quality standards

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