Location: Gibraltar
Department: Clinical Laboratory Services
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable
Are you a dedicated and skilled Biomedical Scientist with a passion for haematology? We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our Clinical Laboratory Services team in Gibraltar. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vital area of healthcare, performing complex clinical tests and investigations to support the diagnosis and monitoring of patients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Haematology Expertise: Utilise your specialist knowledge in haematology to perform a range of clinical laboratory tests accurately and efficiently.
- Sample Analysis: Ensure all sample analyses are completed within target turnaround times, maintaining the highest standards of quality and precision.
- Workflow Management: Maintain established workflow patterns to optimise laboratory operations and ensure timely processing of tests.
- Quality Control: Apply all internal quality control procedures for tests undertaken, taking corrective action where significant variance occurs.
- Equipment Maintenance: Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot departmental and Point of Care instrumentation, performing regular maintenance procedures.
- Documentation and Compliance: Assist in producing, maintaining, and updating all relevant documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures, and participate in Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Clinical Pathology Accreditation (CPA) compliance.
- Training and Supervision: Train and supervise Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLA), Trainee Biomedical Scientists (BMS), bursary students, and newly qualified staff. Provide instruction to less experienced staff and support their development.
- Operational Management: Deputise for section leaders as needed, managing daily responsibilities, work allocation, and staff supervision.
- Research and Audit: Contribute to specialist technical services by processing research and audit samples, and assist in evaluating and implementing new methodologies and reagents.
- Continuous Development: Maintain and develop your expertise and specialist skills, and acquire basic competencies in related laboratory disciplines after appropriate training.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or a related field.
- Certification as a Biomedical Scientist.
- Extensive experience in haematology is essential.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Familiarity with laboratory information systems and electronic health records.
Additional Information:
- This position offers opportunities for professional growth and development through structured in-house training.
- The role may require working in shifts to meet the operational needs of the department.
- You will have no direct budgetary responsibility but will ensure the delivery of cost-effective services.
- You will be involved in training and supervising new and unqualified staff and may be required to manage the day-to-day operation of a sub-section of the laboratory.
Why Join Us?
- Innovative Environment: Work with cutting-edge technology in a supportive and collaborative team.
- Professional Growth: Benefit from comprehensive in-house training and opportunities for career advancement.
- Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in patient care and contribute to the advancement of haematology.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about haematology and meet the qualifications listed above, we would love to hear from you. To apply for the position you can do so by clicking apply, by emailing me on ‘joanna.glora@nationallocums.co.uk‘ or simply call our office today on 01908 776477 and ask for Joanna.
