Trainee Biomedical Scientist

Job overview

Synnovis is a scientific organisation with a clinical purpose and is part of SYNLAB Group, Europe’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic services. Harefield Hospital Blood sciences laboratory is part of Synnovis Analytics. Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospital Clinical Group is part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust is the largest heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe.

We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, and well-motivated individual with BSc (Hons) IBMS accredited degree to complement our existing BMS team. We need someone who is proactive and shows initiative in working with the team and helps maintain our UKAS accreditation.

Our laboratory is fully accredited with UKAS, MHRA and HCPC training status. You will be expected to work according to our working time compliant shift system weekdays (08:30 – 17:00) and occasional weekends (08:00 – 12:00).

The postholder will assist in the preparation of analytical work for the Blood sciences Department across a range of department work areas under the supervision of a Registered Biomedical Scientist. The postholder is required to always follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for any tasks carried out. There is a requirement to communicate with pathology staff, hospital staff, porters, drivers, and couriers.

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You will hold a variety of accountabilities in the laboratory environment. These include, but are not limited to:

Accumulate practical skills and theoretical knowledge to complete IBMS Registration Portfolio to achieve Certificate of Competence and attain HCPC registration.

Develop current skills around biomedical investigations to the highest standard possible and within specific turnaround times.

Deliver work under supervision, until ready to work autonomously, within all regulations and legislative requirements.

Prepare solutions, reagents etc, and utilise a variety of laboratory equipment to carry out investigations.

Rotate around the laboratory to ensure a broad range of understanding and knowledge is cultivated. This may include working in shifts, as directed by senior management.

Operate complex laboratory equipment within all safety standards relevant to your area.

Use cost effective methods in your practice and maintain levels of consumable goods and supplies in your area, and report shortages accordingly.

Working for our organisation

You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The Synnovis Way Development programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and the Synnovis Academy through which you can receive funding / support for advanced qualifications. 

Through our Innovation Accelerator Fund, you can apply for finance to get that new innovative scientific project off the ground, and participate with the wider scientific community through symposiums, conferences and other peer group meetings.