Biomedical Scientist, Derry / Londonderry

Western Health And Social Care Trust; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Western Health And Social Care Trust is seeking a Biomedical Scientist to join the Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Clinical Chemistry laboratory in Derry/Londonderry. The role supports accreditation, performs routine and specialist analyses and contributes to SOPs and quality control.

Applicants must be HCPC registered with an IBMS Specialist Diploma (or equivalent) and have relevant post-registration experience. A Band 6 specialist track with HCPC maintained may be acceptable.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent required.
• Diploma (or equivalent) in relevant discipline.
• At least 1 year post HCPC registration experience in the relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Departmental policies to maintain full UKAS Accreditation.
• Understand and perform routine analytical and specialist procedures relevant to Haematology/Blood Transfusion/Clinical Chemistry.
• Develop core practical skills in related laboratory disciplines as directed.
• Perform special assignments approved by senior staff.
• Ensure accuracy and clarity of all documentation concerning specimen examination.
• Support SOP development and maintenance across sections/work areas.
• Conform to statutory Health and Safety procedures.
• Maintain a documented quality control programme.

Skills

HCPC registration

Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Education

IBMS Specialist Diploma

Diploma in relevant discipline

Job description

The post holder will work with the Consultant Head of Department and Lead Biomedical Scientist to ensure the provision of a high quality, cost effective and efficient laboratory service in Haematology/Blood Transfusion / Clinical Chemistry which will meet the standards of laboratory accreditation.

MAIN DUTIES

• The post holder will be expected to comply with Departmental policies and procedures to ensure full UKAS Accreditation is maintained.
• Understand the principles of all procedures carried out in the department and perform routine analytical and specialist procedures such as are relevant to the work of the department.
• Maintenance/development of core practical skills in other laboratory disciplines such as are relevant to the delivery of a Haematology / Blood Transfusion laboratory service as directed by the General Manager Pathology.
• Performance of special assignments or relevant duties as indicated or approved by Consultant Head of Department or Lead Biomedical Scientist.
• Ensure accuracy and clarity of all documentation concerned with specimen examination.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures for all sections/work areas.
• Conform to statutory Health and Safety procedures.
• Ensure that an efficient, effective and documented quality control programme is maintained.
• Advise the Senior Biomedical Scientist on stock levels of reagents and consumables
• Attendance at refresher and management courses; keeping abreast of latest developments in Journals etc.; contributing to and participation in in-service training programmes.
• A 24 hour laboratory service is a requirement of the service. The post holder will be expected to cooperate and participate in the provision of this.
• The post holder will be expected to be able to work independently and provide out of hours covers as a loan worker.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Must be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)

as a Biomedical Scientist AND have completed IBMS Specialist

Diploma (or equivalent) in relevant discipline AND have at least 1 year's

post HCPC registration experience in the relevant discipline.

OR

Have been employed as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) in

3 of the last 6 years, working in the relevant discipline. Applicant must

have maintained HCPC registration and appear on the register.

Biomedical Scientist, Derry / Londonderry • Londonderry, County Londonderry