Biomedical Scientist - Haematology / Blood Transfusion

Sussexcommunity; Camberley, Southampton, Frimley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Pathology Service is seeking a Biomedical Scientist for a Band 5 position in Haematology/Blood Transfusion. The role involves ensuring competency in Blood Sciences, participating in a 24/7 shift pattern, and contributing to diagnostic services. Candidates should have a BSc in Biomedical Sciences and HCPC registration, with opportunities for professional development through internal and external courses.

Benefits

Access to courses up to Master's degree

Support for internal and external courses

Accredited laboratory for training

Qualifications

• BSc in Biomedical Sciences with HCPC registration required.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is necessary.
• MSc in Biomedical Sciences is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure personal competency in all areas of Blood Sciences.
• Work towards becoming specialised in Blood Sciences.
• Participate in a 24/7 shift pattern once trained.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Prioritisation

Initiative

Education

BSc in Biomedical Sciences

HCPC registration in Biomedical Sciences

MSc in Biomedical Sciences

Job description

Biomedical Scientist - Haematology / Blood Transfusion

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Job summary

We have a post in Haematology/Blood Transfusion available for a Biomedical Scientist at Band 5.

If you are looking for a BMS position with a desire to work as part of one of the largest NHS led Pathology Services in the South of England, we can offer:

• Innovative practices
• Strong, personal and professional development
• A laboratory at the forefront of the national Modernising Pathology agenda
• Forward thinking and team orientated staff

We support your development by providing access to courses up to and including Master's degree. Additionally, we support staff development with internal and external courses for management, Health & Safety, and Quality management.

Our laboratory is accredited for UKAS ISO:15189 (2022), MHRA, IIP, and as a training laboratory by the IBMS for registration and specialist portfolios leading to HCPC registration. Band 5 applicants will be supported to complete the specialist portfolio.

You will work in rotation within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion departments, with a future rotation into Biochemistry. The laboratory is well equipped with Abbott HQ's, Werfen TOPs, TOSOH G11, and Immucor, with experience of automation being an advantage.

Main duties of the job

• Ensure personal competency in all areas of Blood Sciences.
• Work towards becoming specialised in an area of Blood Sciences, meeting the knowledge and competency level of a Specialist Practitioner via a recognised portfolio route or equivalent experience.
• Use knowledge, interpretive skills, complex analyzers, and IT to deliver Blood sciences services.
• Recommend and perform tests in Biochemistry, Haematology, and Blood Transfusion.
• Perform initial screening and further investigations of specialist diagnostic tests to produce complex quality diagnostic results.
• Authorise reports as directed by department procedures and guidelines.
• Train other staff as required.
• Participate fully in the 24/7 shift pattern once trained.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides services across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, and south Buckinghamshire, including specialist services like heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis, and plastic surgery. Our main hospitals are Frimley Park, Heatherwood, and Wexham Park. We uphold core values of Excellence, Working Together, and Facing the Future. We also host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park, providing integrated military and NHS care.

Job responsibilities

• Work as part of a team producing accurate diagnostic results across all areas of Blood Sciences.
• Follow SOPs, suggest improvements, and help develop protocols.
• Use judgment and departmental guidelines to authorise and report results, referring to senior staff when needed.
• Participate in all service aspects, including routine, non-core, and shift work.
• Ensure timely results, especially where immediate patient care is impacted.
• Use reagents and stocks efficiently, reporting issues to line managers and contacting suppliers as directed.
• Perform troubleshooting on equipment within competency levels.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc in Biomedical Sciences
• HCPC registration in Biomedical Sciences
• Evidence of CPD
• MSc in Biomedical Sciences

Competencies

• Multi-tasking, prioritisation, and initiative
• Willingness to work out of hours

Professional Experience

• Experience in diagnostic Blood Sciences
• Experience in Haematology and Blood Transfusion is desirable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to DBS checks due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Salary: £31,469 to £38,308 per annum, including HCAS.