Biomedical Scientist

4 weeks ago


SouthendonSea, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom iPP Analytics Limited Full time

Job Summary

A new vacancy has arisen in the Point of Care Testing team for a Biomedical Scientist which includes working as part of a community POCT Virtual Ward service.

The POCT team provide essential services for Southend and Basildon University Hospitals and associated community locations. It provides a high-quality and responsive service that includes supporting equipment and training of clinical staff in the performance of POCT equipment including blood gas, blood glucose, CRP, urinalysis, and pregnancy testing amongst others.

The team liaise closely with the nursing and clinical teams. The work is varied and entails troubleshooting instruments, maintaining stock for POCT equipment, monitoring competency, and training POCT users. Validation and verification of new equipment are required to support new projects/developments and replacement equipment.

Main Duties of the Job

  • To perform point of care support services, within operating procedures and protocols, to provide within agreed quality standards of service delivery and turnaround times under the supervision of senior grade BMS staff.
  • To provide support and troubleshooting services to maintain essential POCT equipment used in acute clinical areas. Equipment includes blood gas, blood glucose, urinalysis, and pregnancy testing. The team liaise closely with the nursing and clinical teams.
  • To perform validation and verification of new equipment for new projects/developments and replacement equipment.
  • To provide training of clinical staff in the operation of POCT equipment.
  • To utilise data manager software to monitor and quality check POCT equipment and staff use.
  • To continue with personal development through academic or practical experience.

About Us

SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers, and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.

We operate in increasingly diverse environments, which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities, and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract, and retain diverse and talented people and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce.

We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching, and clear career pathways.

Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.

SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.


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