Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Blood Transfusion (Band 7)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Steeton; In loco; GBP 42.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Cycle to Work scheme

Travel scheme

Childcare vouchers with salary-sacrfic

Onsite nursery

Buying and selling annual leave

Car leasing

Employee assistance programme

Descrizione del lavoro

Bradford Royal Infirmary's Blood Transfusion department seeks a Band 7 advanced post within Integrated Pathology Solutions to support the Cross-Site Service Lead and oversee technical performance, training and quality management. The role may involve work at any IPS laboratory, based at Bradford Royal Infirmary.

HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist and an IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology/Blood Transfusion (or equivalent) are required to apply.

Competenze

• Significant discipline-specific experience and knowledge of BSQR and BCSH guidelines.
• Experience in NHS blood transfusion laboratory settings and testing.
• Experience training and assessing staff competency.
• Experience implementing new techniques and IT systems in pathology.
• Continuing professional development evidenced.

Mansioni

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Blood Transfusion department.
• Ensure technical performance, training and quality meet high standards.
• Maintain and improve the department's Quality Management System.
• Support accreditation, audits, incidents, and service development.
• Work across IPS labs, primarily based at Bradford Royal Infirmary.

Conoscenze

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Prioritisation

Formazione

Biomedical Science degree

MSc in blood transfusion science

IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology/Blood Transfusion

Descrizione del lavoro

Band 7 advanced post in Blood Transfusion at Bradford Royal Infirmary, within Integrated Pathology Solutions, a joint venture of Airedale, Bradford Teaching Hospitals and Harrogate General Hospital. The role supports the Cross-Site Service Lead in running the department day to day, with oversight of technical performance, training and the quality management system. It suits a post-holder interested in quality and training who may be asked to work at any IPS laboratory. Fit depends on HCPC registration and an IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology or Blood Transfusion.

What the job involves

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Blood Transfusion department, supporting the Cross-Site Service Lead
• Ensure technical performance, training and quality in the department meet the highest standard
• Play a key role in maintaining and continually improving the department's Quality Management System
• Support accreditation, audit, incident investigation and service development
• Work at any IPS laboratory where service needs require, primarily based at Bradford Royal Infirmary

What’s required

Qualifications

• Biomedical Science degree or equivalent
• MSc in blood transfusion science or equivalent, or experience at that level, plus a postgraduate qualification conducive to IBMS Fellowship
• IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology/Blood Transfusion, with an MSc in Biomedical Science or relevant subject, or an IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma in Blood Transfusion

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist

Experience

• Significant discipline-specific experience and knowledge of BSQR and BCSH guidelines for a blood transfusion service
• Experience working in an NHS blood transfusion laboratory, including routine transfusion science testing
• Experience training and assessing the competency of blood transfusion staff
• Experience implementing new techniques and technologies, including pathology IT systems
• Experience of pathology quality management systems and writing or reviewing SOPs to local or national guidelines
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Skills & knowledge

• Well-developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Leadership to supervise, train and support junior staff and individual and team working
• Methodical organisation and ability to prioritise workload under pressure
• High manual dexterity for complex laboratory techniques
• Excellent analytical and judgement skills

Other

• Interest in quality and training

Nice to have

• BBTS Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science Practice
• Membership of a professional body such as IBMS
• General management qualification
• Experience of specialist testing in transfusion science
• Human resource management experience and skills

What’s offered

• Cycle to Work scheme
• Travel scheme
• Childcare vouchers with salary sacrifice
• Onsite nursery
• Buying and selling annual leave
• Car leasing
• Employee assistance programme, counselling service and health and wellbeing support
• Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream, and an extensive reward scheme