Biomedical Scientist in Haematology & Blood Transfusion

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist for the Haematology & Blood Transfusion Laboratory. This role involves analyzing patient samples, maintaining high quality standards, and participating in a continuous shift system. The organization offers extensive benefits including a generous holiday allowance and relocation support.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• IBMS specialist portfolio completion preferred.
• Experience in laboratory environments.
• Ability to work in a 24/7 shift system.

Responsibilities

• Analyze patient samples for diagnostic results.
• Maintain equipment and ensure quality control.
• Participate in audits and communicate with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Quality Control

Diagnostic Analysis

Communication

Education

IBMS accredited degree

HCPC registration portfolio

Job description

A vacancy has arisen for a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist in the Haematology & Blood Transfusion Laboratory at Hull Royal Infirmary. Applicants who have successfully completed an IBMS Specialist Portfolio will be employed on the appropriate AfC Band 6 rate if successful. Applications will also be considered from applicants with an IBMS accredited degree and the intention to complete the HCPC registration portfolio.

The successful candidate will regularly rotate through all sections of the Haematology & Blood Transfusion department and will be required to participate in the 24/7 shift system.

As an IBMS approved training laboratory, we encourage and support all Band 5 staff to obtain the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Biomedical Science.

Responsibilities

1. Carry out the analysis of patient samples providing a range of diagnostic results, including Full Blood Count, Routine Coagulation and Specialist Haemostasis investigations, Blood Film Morphology, Blood Grouping & Antibody investigations, and crossmatch for blood transfusion.
2. Ensure the quality and timeliness of results through internal quality controls (IQC) and external quality assessment samples (EQA) according to departmental SOPs and Quality Assurance Policy.
3. Maintain specialist equipment, troubleshoot issues, and perform preventive maintenance.
4. Perform technical validation of patient results and conduct further investigations as needed.
5. Participate in departmental audits, incident reporting, and training activities.
6. Communicate effectively with clinicians, nurses, and other service users regarding patient results and service updates.
7. Undertake shift work, including evenings, weekends, and nights.

Our Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff, including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support relocation expenses for hard-to-fill positions where relocation is expected. Please discuss this with the recruiting department at interview.
• A variety of paid and unpaid leave options for emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema, and finance from various providers.

For more information on our benefits, please visit the Trust's Staff Benefits pages.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Beverley Barnett
• Job Title: Chief Biomedical Scientist
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]