Biomedical Scientist - Haematology

NHS Scotland; Wishaw CP; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave - 35 days includingpublic

Generous NHS pension scheme

Annual incremental salary progression

Paid sick leave increasing with length

NHS discounts and more.

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to provide high quality laboratory services in Haematology and Blood Transfusion. You will work independently, validate results and support trainees, in a busy hospital environment.

You will contribute to patient care by advising clinicians on test choices and timescales, operate complex instruments and participate in training and supervision of Trainee Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants.

Qualifications

• State HCPC registration with the Health Professions Council.
• Honours degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Mentor to Trainee Biomedical Scientists and supervise Medical Laboratory Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Process Haematology/Blood Transfusion tests and report results.
• Advise clinicians on test appropriateness and timelines.
• Operate complex equipment and troubleshoot problems.
• Mentor Trainee Biomedical Scientists and supervise Medical Laboratory Assistants.

Skills

HCPC registration

Independent work

Mentoring trainees

Education

Honours degree in Biomedical Science

Tools

Specialist instruments

Job description

About The OrganisationHere at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

The Role

Process a broad range of specialist and routine laboratory diagnostic investigations in Haematology/Blood Transfusion using a range of scientific measurements and technical procedures on patient samples. Provides advice to clinicians and other healthcare staff as to appropriateness of tests and time-scales. Responsible for own work and uses specialist training to operate complex equipment and solve problems. Acts as a mentor to less experienced Biomedical Scientists and participates in training /supervision of Trainee Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants. In this key role, you will: Responsible as a state HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist for providing a high standard of patient care: Required to work independently Adherence to policies and procedures relevant to all areas of work in accordance with Departmental, Directorate, Hospital and regulatory requirements. Validates and authorises clinical laboratory results, issuing reports/results to service users e.g. clinicians. Recommending further tests/actions when required with referral to more senior staff /Consultant as of Trainee Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants working in that area.

What You’ll Bring

State HCPC registration with the Health Professions Council is honours degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent, which is acceptable for Health Professions Council evidence of specialist knowledge of a range of discipline specific procedures, Evidence of continuing professional development, for example, a specialist portfolio of development, attendance at specialist courses, training on new instrumentation and learning through reflective practice.

What We Offer

• Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS discounts and more.

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