Biomedical Scientist - POC/Rapid testing (Part Time)

Job overview

Are you an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual looking for a new challenge? Then look no further!

This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience and skills in the world of POC and rapid testing.

Come and join a well-established friendly team, working within a modern, well equipped and connected POC team. You must be a HCPC registered biomedical scientist. Staff will be appointed to the band 5 pay scale, dependent on the criteria listed in the person specification. We may also consider applications from individuals who can demonstrate that they are close to completion of the pre-registration portfolio.

This post will be appointed to Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, however candidates should be aware that Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is part of a pathology collaboration project.

Four provider organisations in L&SC have committed to form a network and collaborate on pathology services, including Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. The intention is to form one pathology entity which will be is hosted by one of the existing provider organisations.

Main duties of the job

We have an opportunity to be involved in crucial laboratory and virtual ward testing including COVID 19 and other Rapid testing profiles, working with our existing enthusiastic and dedicated team. An excellent opportunity for those with an interest in science and laboratory medicine.

The post is  part time 28.13 hours per week, fixed term for 9 months. This post is a maternity cover position.

The appointed member of staff will have significant responsibility in ensure the smooth operation of the team, including rota and order management.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Performing work duties to the standards required as a HCPC biomedical scientist
• Undertaking the correct procedures for the handling of specimens, pre and post analysis
• Maintaining and operating equipment used in the preparation and analysis of specimens
• Performing a range of laboratory tests autonomously and demonstrating an understanding of the scientific basis for tests and the disease processes under investigation
• Demonstrating awareness of factors affecting sample integrity, risks associated with the sample reagents, or method and other tests indicated by the outcome of the analysis
• Using the main laboratory computer system in accordance with service requirements

Please see the job description for more information.