Biomedical Scientist, Haem and BT, Watford General Hospital

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Watford is seeking a dedicated Biomedical Scientist to join their Haematology & Blood Transfusion Department. The successful candidate will operate within a 24/7 service, ensure quality testing, and be involved in staff development. This role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits including annual salary reviews and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Annual salary review

Discounted gym membership

Cash healthcare plan

Sick Pay Entitlement

Life Assurance

Company Pension Scheme

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Previous laboratory experience in pathology is preferred.
• Must maintain registration with the HCPC.
• Full training provided for all work performed.

Responsibilities

• Participate in laboratory bench work adhering to standard operating procedures.
• Communicate patient results to healthcare professionals.
• Operate and maintain analytical laboratory equipment.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Keyboard skills

Education

IBMS Accredited BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

Registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist

Participation in relevant CPD Scheme

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Biomedical Scientist, Haem and BT, Watford General Hospital

A vacancy has arisen for a Biomedical Scientist (BMS) in our Haematology & Blood Transfusion Department based at Watford and Hemel Hempstead Hospitals following implementation of a new Pathology and Phlebotomy services programme commissioned by the Herts and West Essex Integrated Care Board with services set to commence from 1st March 2025.As part of the commissioning of the Hertfordshire and West Essex (HWE) Pathology service HSL will establish a new hub laboratory based at 7 Croxley Park, Watford. This newly developed hub laboratory will provide pathology testing across a range of disciplines including Sample Reception, Biochemistry, Haematology, Routine Coagulation and Microbiology. It is an expectation that some staff based within the Watford and Hemel hospital sites may transfer across to the new hub when this becomes operational in 2026.

Main duties of the job

The laboratory at Watford ESL provides 24/7 haematology and blood transfusion testing for acute and urgent care areas of the hospital as well as some onsite testing for the local community via the Hemel blood sciences department. The successful candidate will join our team of dedicated biomedical scientists and associate practitioners in delivering a high-quality pathology service.

The ideal candidate will be committed to service excellence and have a genuine desire for continued personal and professional development. Candidates should have a suitable approved undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science (or equivalent) and be registered with the HCPC.

Previous laboratory experience would be helpful, however full training will be provided for all work performed.

The laboratory operates a 24/7 service so the successful candidate will be expected to participate in all shifts required to cover this timeframe.

About us

At HSL we offer a variety of excellent staff benefits including

Training and development opportunities supporting professional development

Annual salary reviewNo banding restrictions As we are a private company we are not restricted by salary bandings and so are able to negotiate appropriate salaries based on experience. This also means that annual salary reviews do not hit a band ceiling.

Discounted gym membership we have a corporate gym membership scheme with Better Gyms

Cash healthcare plan cash back on a variety of healthcare costs including dentist and opticians

Sick Pay Entitlement 5 paid days in the first year of employment, 20 days thereafter

Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover

Life Assurance providing salary continuation for long term illness six months qualifying period

Employee Assistance Programme supporting staff wellbeing

Season Ticket Loan Scheme interest free loan for the cost of annual travel ticket

Perkbox Access to additional staff perks and benefits such as high street discounts

Company Pension Scheme company and staff contributions which increase with service

Competitive annual leave allowance 28 days

Flexible working hours we support and offer flexibility around shift patterns and working schedule

Job responsibilities

1. Main Duties: To include, but not be restricted to, the following duties:
2. 1. Participate in all areas of laboratory bench work, whilst adhering to standard operating procedures and participating in their regular review and update.
3. 2. Multidisciplinary working as required
4. 3. Techniques and testing that include: routine haematological diagnostics and blood film morphology using Sysmex CN3000, XN9100, Interrliner analysers, immunohaematology diagnostic testing of blood groups and antibody investigations by Ortho Vision, manual crossmatching, blood products and components management and manual methods.
5. 4. Communicate patients results and answer enquiries from health care professionals providing information regarding appropriate investigations required and explanation of results, within departmental guidelines and professional code of conduct.
6. 5. Interpret clinical information and use scientific knowledge to process specimens for appropriate tests, seeking advice from senior staff and clinicians when necessary.
7. 6. Undertake specimen preparation and analysis for a range of sample types.
8. 7. Operate and maintain analytical equipment in the department.
9. 8. Evaluate and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.
10. 9. Interpret complex scientific data and enter test results on pathology computer system.
11. 10. Check reports for further action by clinical staff.
12. 11. Authorise reports as delegated within departmental policy.
13. 12. Replace stocks of consumables and reagents when required and inform the Section Leader if back-up stocks are low.
14. 13. To assist when required in the preparation of documentation for UKAS (ISO) accreditation.
15. 14. Able to solve complex problems within work area, but advise both clinicians and senior staff of any clinical and managerial issues

Training and Education

1. Multidisciplinary Training as required
2. To maintain own personal development and attend departmental meetings as required.
3. To maintain registration with the HCPC, including a personal development portfolio as proof of competence to practice.
4. To take an active interest in and keep abreast of developments in the discipline.
5. To further develop junior colleagues by assisting in the training of SpRs, trainee HCS and MLA staff, and to undertake, complete, and sign off all competencies associated with these grades.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist
• IBMS Accredited BSc (hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
• Participation in a relevant CPD Scheme
• e.g. IBMS

Experience

• Theoretical and practical knowledge in discipline of pathology relevant to role.
• Previous experience in a relevant laboratory, and proficiency in
• techniques appropriate to the discipline

Skills and Abilities

• Good organisational skills.
• Work accurately, neatly and efficiently.
• Attention to detail is very important.
• Work as part of a team.
• Keyboard skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Work on own initiative
• Communicate efficiently with other members of the laboratory in English - both verbally and in writing.
• Use of laboratory equipment relevant to the specialty
• Demonstrate experience of working to a laboratory Quality Management System.

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.

Depending on experience Up to £48,500 DOE inc. HCA