Biomedical Scientist

Job summary

The Haematology department at North West Anglia NHSFT have an exciting opportunity for a highly capable and enthusiastic HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join our dedicated team in a modern department, providing a high-quality Haematology and Blood Transfusion service.

Current experience in a UK NHS haematology and blood transfusion laboratory is essential for the Band 6 role and desirable for the Band 5 role.

Our busy UKAS and MHRA accredited department is fully computerised (Winpath) and utilises the Q-Pulse quality management system. Equipment includes Sysmex XN track, Beckman Navios and Aquious Flow Cytometers, IL TOPs coagulation analysers, BioRad Variant II and twin Ortho Visions.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate must have excellent communication and organisational skills, a proven track record in a busy NHS haematology laboratory or equivalent and be able to demonstrate a broad level of specialist knowledge and practical experience.

They will be expected to participate in all aspects of the service including Routine Haematology, Coagulation, Blood Transfusion and the Specialist Haematology section and where appropriate will assist in the development of trainee staff.

The department operates a 24/7 service. The successful candidate would be expected to fully participate in the departments 24/7 operating hours following suitable training and competency assessment. Participation in this rota will attract antisocial payment enhancements and additional hours, further details can be given on request.

About us

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.

Job responsibilities

We are an IBMS accredited training laboratory. The department regularly holds lunchtime seminarsgiven byinternal and external speakers and we have an experienced Training Lead in post to support training needs. You must be keen to develop your knowledge and skills but to also develop others.

• To work closely with the Haematology Operational Manager, Blood Transfusion manager and theConsultant Pathologists to deliver a quality driven, cost effective andcustomer focused Service, including Haematology & BloodTransfusion specialities.
• To practice as a State registered BMS and contribute to thescientific output of the Service, in a manner appropriate to theprofessional experience of the post holder.
• To take part in programmes to ensure that all staff areappropriately trained and developed.
• To assist in realignments of elements of service provision, in closeco-operation with the Consultant Pathologists, the DepartmentalManagement teams and the Haematology Services Manager.
• To perform test procedures, often of a complex nature, accuratelyrecording & reporting results

All interviews will be face to face applicants should only apply if able to attend site for interview.

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• An accredited BSc honours degree in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
• Evidence of ongoing CPD

Desirable

• Relevant IBMS Specialist Portfolio, IBMS Diploma of Specialist Practice, equivalent level professional qualification (e.g. CPSM/IBMS discipline specific log book, STP, BBTS Specialist Certificate, BISHI Diploma) or a relevant biomedical science related, postgraduate M-level academic qualification (e.g. MSc), or UK NARIC confirmed equivalent and have two years professional experience within the NHS in an appropriate area of biomedical science

Experience

Essential

• Broad level of specialist experience in a Haematology/Transfusion laboratory
• Competence and problem solving at a specialist level in an automated environment
• Familiarity with ISO15189 systems and standards.

Desirable

• Experience of out of hours duties
• Accustomed to a busy environment
• Experience within an HPC registered NHS

Knowledge

Essential

• Good practical knowledge of health and safety issues including COSHH, fire regulations and risk assessments
• Comprehensive specialist theory of Haematology and Blood Transfusion
• Broad understanding Of Quality Control and Basic Quality Management and Audit Knowledge

Desirable

• Knowledge of iSoft/Telepath I-IMS system
• Basic Biochemistry and Immunology theory

Key Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Competent in a broad range of specialist Haematology and Blood Transfusion practical techniques
• Computer literate
• Competent in the examination Of blood films including malarial parasites
• Competent in the interpretation and technical validation of results
• Technical problem solving e.g. equipment failure, quality control failure
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English

Desirable

• Supervisory/Training skills
• Basic competency in Biochemistry
• Experience with Sysmex HST