Band 6 Biomedical Scientist

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals; Romford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Trust des hôpitaux Barking, Havering et Redbridge recherche un Biomedical Scientist qualifié pour rejoindre son équipe de transfusion sanguine. Ce rôle implique un travail en rotation dans plusieurs départements et offre des opportunités de développement personnel et professionnel au sein d'une organisation en pleine croissance. Un salaire compétitif, des formations continue et un environnement de travail inclusif sont promis.

Benefits

Opportunités de formation et développement

Environnement de travail inclusif

Qualifications

• Compétence en procédure biomédicale spécialisée.
• Expérience pratique en laboratoire de transfusion sanguine au Royaume-Uni.
• Expérience préalable dans le NHS.

Responsibilities

• Garder le lieu de travail propre et organisé.
• Effectuer des investigations de laboratoire manuelles et automatisées.
• Vérifier la précision des investigations de laboratoire.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSc (hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent

State registration with the HCPC

Job description

PEOPLE are at the HEART of everything we do

This video gives a flavour of what it is like to work at our Trust and why some of our staff love working here

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Job overview

Join Our Blood Transfusion Team at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust!

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Biomedical Scientist with expertise in Blood Transfusion and Haematology to join our dynamic Pathology team.

If you have successfully completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio, you will be appointed on the appropriate AfC Band 6 salary. Applications are also welcome from candidates with an IBMS-accredited degree who intend to complete their HCPC registration portfolio.

The successful candidate will regularly rotate through all areas of the Blood Transfusion Department across Queen's Hospital, Romford and King George Hospital, Ilford, working as part of a 24/7 shift rota, including weekends.

Essential Requirement: Ability to work out of hours and on weekends as part of the rota.

Our Blood Transfusion Laboratory is an integral part of the Pathology Department, committed to delivering a patient-focused, high-quality service that embodies our Trust values of PRIDE: Passion, Responsibility, Innovation, Drive, and Empowerment.

We are dedicated to promoting staff health and well-being, providing comprehensive training and development opportunities, and equipping our team members with the tools they need to build an exciting and rewarding career.

Apply now to become part of a supportive, innovative, and forward-thinking team!

Main duties of the job

1) Keep the workplace and workbenches clean and tidy.

2) Maintain good working relationships with all staff members, and plan and organise own work within the demands of the team.

3) Treat everyone associated with BHRUT with courtesy and respect.

4) Rotate through different sections of the department and sites as required.

5) Undertake manual, semi-automated, and fully automated laboratory investigations in accordance with standard operating procedures.

6) Perform preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment; investigate and resolve equipment failures or seek advice from senior staff or service engineers. Maintain accurate maintenance records according to protocol.

7) Check the accuracy and precision of manual and automated laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures, and take corrective action if issues are identified.

8) Ensure preventative maintenance schedules are completed on laboratory instruments before use in patient investigations.

Working for our organisation

We're an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with. We're no longer in special measures; we've opened two new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, was named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal in 2024.

We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen's and get rid of corridor care.

Our patients are benefitting from our Women's Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch.

These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 94,000 scans a year.

The majority of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Tosin Aragbaiye, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5934. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Person specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential criteria

• State registration with the HCPC
• BSc (hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification
• Specialist knowledge in hospital blood transfusion and Haematology science

Desirable criteria

• Membership of the IBMS CPD evidence

Skills/ Abilities

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Interpretation and analytical skills
• Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team or independently

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Theoretical knowledge and practical experience of specialist biomedical procedures relevant to post
• Substantial practical experience of working in a UK Blood Transfusion laboratory.
• Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS
• Experience of Quality Management Systems.

Desirable criteria

• Previous supervisory experience

Ensuring people settle in and feel part of our Trust straight away is one of our top priorities. We hold two corporate welcome events each month and, if successful, you will start on one of these days so we can provide you with a seamless and welcoming introduction to our Trust.

We believe that providing the highest quality of care, is about having the best people, inspired and supported by the best leaders, and backed by the best training and career development opportunities. Our vision is to provide outstanding healthcare to our community, delivered with pride. It is driven by our PRIDE values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust is committed to Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults is central to the care provided by our Trust and the post holder must be aware of their responsibilities and work in line with our Trust's Safeguarding Adult and Children Procedures.

All salaries are inclusive of standard allowances e.g. High Cost Area for staff on Agenda for Change contracts.

To create an inclusive and diverse workplace, we will work with you to get the best experience, so that you can provide outstanding care for our local community. We are happy to have an open discussion on part-time hours and flexible working and will consider your requirements if our service is able to accommodate. Please have discussion with the recruiting manager about your flexibility requirements.

All correspondence regarding this application will be by e-mail, please check as some emails may fall into your junk folder.

Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. Please ensure business/organisation email addresses are provided for all referees.

Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) uses TrustID identification technology to verify essential documents, such as passports and driving licenses. All new employees will be expected to have their original documents verified through TrustID.

In line with UKVI guidelines and due to current financial constraints, BHRUT is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for Band 2 or Band 3 positions.

We may close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received and to support with streamlining the recruitment process.

Unfortunately due to the large number of applications that the Trust receives for some posts, it is not possible to reply to every unsuccessful application.

If you have not received a response within 3 weeks of the closing date of an advert, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Trust buildings and grounds became fully Smoke Free on National No Smoking Day 11th March 2015. The Trust expects all staff to promote healthy living and to set good examples in their own behaviour. Those not ready to quit smoking must remain smoke free during working hours, and will not be able to smoke in Trust uniform, in Trust grounds including car parks, while driving on Trust business or take smoking breaks. Second hand smoke causes heart and lung disease, and is harmful to young children. However, disposable or rechargeable e-cigarettes ("vaping") may be used outside hospital buildings.

We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community and welcomes applications from people wishing to job-share, either with or without a partner. Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria. We also operate strict screening procedures for posts with access to vulnerable adults and children.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• JD (PDF, 904.2KB)
• Policy Statement - Ex Offenders (PDF, 104.6KB)
• Our Annual Goals (PDF, 1.2MB)
• Candidate Journey (PDF, 186.7KB)