Biomedical Scientist / Quality Deputy Officer

We have an opportunity for an energetic, enthusiastic and well-motivated individual to join the Molecular Diagnostics Department at the Royal Surrey Foundation Trust as a full time permanent biomedical scientist at AfC Band 6.

The Department is part of Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) and provides ISO15189 accredited specialist molecular diagnostic services to six NHS Trusts as well as private healthcare facilities across the region. The department delivers a number of genetic services and specialises in the provision of services that enable cancer patients to receive personalised oncology treatments. The job advertised here is to assist in the provision these services., Key responsibilities will include performing and overseeing the processing of both manual and automated PCR setup as well as more complex molecular assay preparation such as sequencing and genetic signature analyses.

The post-holder will be active in the day-to-day management of laboratory processes as well as playing a significant role in the delivery and maintenance of the departmental quality management system.

Additionally the post-holder will assist in training junior staff and take responsibility for the release of patient results, appropriate to their level of training.

We are looking for an experienced state registered biomedical scientist who is proactive in developing laboratory processes, has a keen eye for detail and works well in a team environment.

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.