Biomedical Scientist FTC

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:

Plan, analyse, assess and report pathology investigations.

Analyse, interpret and report information and knowledge related to ideas and concepts.

Develop and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens, blood and tissues.

Assist with research and development.

Plan, monitor and quality assure the application of technology for measuring and monitoring pathology investigations.

Provide and receive complex , sensitive or contentious information.

Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others.

Promotes best practice in health and safety and security.

Assist in maintaining and developing services.

Contribute to quality improvement.

Support and enable equality, diversity and rights.

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:

Degree qualified, HNC Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent which would allow individual to be eligible for Associate Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.
Biomedical Scientist with the Health & Care Professions Council.
Working within a performance driven culture while maintaining safe standards.
Assists in meeting financial and budgetary targets.
Supporting the commercial development of pathology services locally
Experience in a scientific laboratory.
Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies.
Possess medical device competencies
Numeracy Skills
Keeps abreast of developments in pathology practice.
Have an awareness of current healthcare issues
Trained on MS Office and other relevant packages
Auditing skills across clinical standards and departments - desirable
Empathy for vulnerable and sick patients
Empathy for principles and importance of equally opportunities and dignity at work
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: 12 months Fixed term contract

Benefits

We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
Free Bupa wellness screening
Private medical insurance
Life assurance

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

Driving clinical excellence
Doing the right thing
Caring is our passion
Keeping it simple
Delivering on our promises
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.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Mark mark.ballard@spirehealthcare.com

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

About Us

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services

We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.