Biomedical Scientist – Multidiscipline

This is a 2 year fixed term contract for an experienced Multidiscipline Biomedical Scientist to work out of hours shifts.

Our client is offering a generous relocation package for the right candidate (subject to requirements) along with excellent benefits.

Job details:
-Salary: 45,160 - 49,763 GBP per annum
-Location: Channel Islands
-2 year fixed term contract
-Out of hours
-Full time position
-Working 37 hrs per week
-Shift details: Night Duties
-1 in 5 weeks off (subject to change)

Job summary
The successful Biomedical Scientist will assist in the provision of a comprehensive and appropriate multidiscipline Out of Hours (OOH) diagnostic service to users through the performance and interpretation of manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations for the Blood Sciences Laboratory Services.

Our client's pathology department currently operates as 4 entities - Haematology,
Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology and Histopathology with a combined total of 390,000
Specimens per year. The post holder will be expected to work across all four specialities and process approximately 70 tests whilst on shift.

Duties:
-Responsibilities also include timely authorisation and release results in the Blood Sciences Laboratory
-To maintain at all times the required high standards and quality and an up to date knowledge of Haematology and Blood Sciences Laboratory Services theory and current working practices including technical problem solving of analytical equipment in Haematology, Blood Transfusion, Microbiology and Biochemistry.
-Assist in the day-to-day operation of a designated area of Blood Sciences Laboratory required by the shift rota.
-Undertake technical validation of results from laboratory investigations where necessary, using judgemental expertise and ensuring accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols and quality procedures.

Requirements:
-BSc Hons in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent essential
-Comprehensive single disciplinary theory knowledge
-Specialist diploma from the Institute of Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
-Must be competent in basic multidiscipline practical techniques or automation and must also be competent in the interpretation and technical validation of results.
-Applicants will need to gain registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

For more information or to apply please contact the BMS team at Mediplacements on or email .