Biomedical Scientist (Blood Transfusion)

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Career development & CPD opportunities

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust seeks a Senior Biomedical Scientist with Haematology/Transfusion expertise to lead staff, develop SOPs and ensure data integrity across the Blood Transfusion service.

The role requires HCPC registration, a Specialist Portfolio, and an MSc or HSD in biomedical science, with a minimum of five years post-registration experience. Flexibility for rota patterns and site travel is expected.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with a Specialist Portfolio in Haematology/Transfusion.
• MSc, HSD or equivalent in biomedical science with specialist blood transfusion knowledge.
• Minimum 5 years post-registration experience in a busy pathology laboratory.
• Experience supervising and training staff.
• Proficient with SOPs, data management systems and pathology IT.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to liaise with clinicians.
• Able to work flexible rota and travel to sites where required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of the Blood Transfusion service providing expert knowledge and training.
• Manage and supervise staff, develop and maintain SOPs.
• Co-ordinate rotations between Royal Stoke Hospital and County site and liaise with clinical teams.

Skills

Staff supervision

Staff training

Data integrity

CPD evidence

Verbal/written communication

Liaison with clinicians

Education

BSc, Registration and Specialist

HCPC Registration

MSc, HSD or equivalent

Tools

Pathology IT systems

Laboratory data management systems

Job description

You will assist in the management of the Blood Transfusion service providing expert knowledge in the area, managing staff and training and developing and maintaining SOPs.
We are seeking capable, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our friendly and dedicated team in the Haematology & Blood Transfusion department within Blood Sciences. This post is based at the Royal Stoke Hospital site, but rotation to the County site can be expected. You must have full HCPC registration for appointment as a Senior Biomedical Scientist along with an IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology/Transfusion or equivalent and either an MSc, Higher Specialist Diploma or equivalent in biomedical science plus additional specialist blood transfusion knowledge.,

• BSc, Registration and Specialist
• MSc, HSD or alternative
• Registered Biomedical Scientist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD).
• Knowledge of relevant laboratory data management systems and policies. Understands the importance of data integrity and confidentiality
• Evidence of BT specialist knowledge, A minimum of 5 years post-registration practical experience of working in relevant Pathology discipline in a busy laboratory environment.
• oOne or more sub-specialised analytical or clinical areas
• oSupervising / managing staff.
• oTraining a range of 'students' e.g. medical , scientific and support staff
• oPathology IT systems
• oWorking with complex and specialist laboratory equipment.
• oActive liaison with clinicians and healthcare professionals.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• oEffectively apply skills and knowledge oWork with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and contribute to their review and
• oWork within safe systems of work and report any deficiencies in those systems., Experience of working in an acute NHS Trust
• Experience in presenting data to clinical and scientific audiences in a range of formats.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective Pathology networks with internal and external colleagues., Professional personal presentation and manner.
• Positive attitude and flexible
• Must participate in the required rota pattern for the department.
• Prepared to work flexibly, including participating out of routine hours service arrangements when required to do so.
• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).
• Ability and willingness to fulfil the travel requirements of the post if/as relevant - primary place of work as per JD but occasionally may be reasonably asked to work at another site where the Trust has responsibility for Pathology Services.
  University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.