Biomedical Scientist

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Swindon is looking for an enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist to conduct analyses in Blood Sciences. Responsibilities include interpreting complex results, maintaining high service standards, and collaborating with diverse teams. Essential qualifications include HCPC registration and an IBMS accredited degree. The role is vital for patient care and offers opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist is essential.
• Experience working in a UK NHS diagnostic laboratory is essential.
• Further training courses are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform general and specialist analysis of blood samples.
• Authorize clinical results and perform quality checks.
• Engage with the departmental training program.

Skills

Team communication

Quality control

Analytical skills

Education

IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences degree

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and conscientious individual with a strong work ethic. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver what is required to achieve a safe, high quality and effective service whilst continuously striving for improvement. The successful candidate will undertake general and specialist analysis of samples received in Blood Sciences, on a rotational basis throughout all sections of Haematology and Blood Transfusion. These procedures include the analysis and interpretation of complex results which ultimately leads to the production of a laboratory report, which may impact directly on patient care. You are responsible for informing a Consultant Haematologist of any result that may need immediate clinical action.

Main duties of the job

Biomedical Scientists (BMSs) contribute to the diagnosis and treatment of patients by performing and interpreting a range of scientific procedures on biological specimens using highly complex equipment.

This post operates throughout Haematology and Blood Transfusion, in conjunction with the Biomedical Support Workers. The laboratory is fully UKAS ISO 15189 Accredited and is also an accredited site for HCPC Certificate of Competence and IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Chemistry Training. The department has state of the art equipment with a refresh of major analysers in 2019.

We have Sysmex with Di60 for FBC and Films, Werfen for coagulation and Ortho in Blood Transfusion In 2021 we have installed and gone live with a comprehensive Kelsius Temperature Monitoring System. Early in 2022 we expect to take on a full complement of new Microscopes. Ordercomms is now established for Hospital and GP Users and the laboratory and a major IT upgrade to Winpath Enterprise is underway for implementation in 2022.

About Us

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

• General and specialist analysis of samples received in Blood Sciences, on a rotational basis throughout all sections of Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
• Authorise clinical results in accordance with defined turnaround times.
• Perform maintenance, calibrations and quality control checks on analytical equipment, following suitable training.
• Rotate through all benches within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion sections.
• To engage with quality management system (NCNs, audits, etc) and to maintain accreditation under UKAS ISO 15189 standards.
• Contribute to the departmental out of hours shift rota.
• Operate in a manner which is respectful and professional.
• Adhere to Trust policies for health and safety and patient confidentiality.
• Engage with the departmental training programme for each task.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
• IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences degree (or equivalent approved by the IBMS)

Desirable

• Further training courses (e.g. analyser/subject specific)

Experience

Essential

• Experience working and communicating as part of a diverse team
• Experience working in a UK NHS diagnostic laboratory

Desirable

• Experience working in a UK NHS diagnostic laboratory in a haematology and/or blood transfusion discipline
• Experience working as part of an out of hours shift rota or as a lone worker

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.