Biomedical Scientist - Haematology / Blood Transfusion

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Biomedical Scientist to join their Haematology/Blood Transfusion team. The role involves ensuring accurate diagnostic results, participating in a 24/7 shift pattern, and contributing to service quality. Candidates should possess a BSc in Biomedical Sciences and HCPC registration. Opportunities for professional development and specialization are available.

Benefits

Professional development courses

Access to Master’s degree programs

Qualifications

• Experience in a diagnostic specialty in Blood Sciences is essential.
• Evidence of CPD required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure competency in Blood Sciences and work towards specialization.
• Authorize results and participate in routine services.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Team worker

Initiative

Education

BSc in Biomedical Sciences

HCPC registration in Biomedical Sciences

MSc in Biomedical Sciences

Tools

Abbott HQ's

Werfen TOPs

TOSOH G11

Immucor

GLP track

Job description

Job Overview

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-oriented staff.

We support your development by providing access to courses up to and including a Master’s degree, as well as internal and external courses in 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 department, with future rotations into Biochemistry. The laboratory is well equipped with Abbott HQ's, Werfen TOPs, TOSOH G11, Immucor, and GLP track. Experience with automation is an advantage.

Main duties of the job

1. Ensure personal competency in all areas of Blood Sciences and work towards becoming specialised in an area of Blood Sciences via a recognised portfolio route or equivalent experience.
2. Use knowledge, interpretive skills, complex analyzers, and IT to deliver Blood Sciences services.
3. Recommend and perform tests in Biochemistry, Haematology, and Blood Transfusion.
4. Perform initial screening and further investigation of diagnostic tests to produce complex quality results.
5. Authorize reports as per department procedures and guidelines.
6. Train other staff as required and directed.
7. Participate fully in the 24/7 shift pattern once trained.

Working for our organization

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, and south Buckinghamshire. We deliver a range of hospital services, including specialist treatments, across three main hospitals: Frimley Park, Heatherwood, and Wexham Park. Our core values are: Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

Work as part of a team producing accurate diagnostic results, perform tasks within your role, follow SOPs, and contribute to service quality. Use judgment and departmental guidelines to authorize results, participate in routine and shift services, and ensure timely results to impact patient care. Manage stocks efficiently and perform troubleshooting as needed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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

Desirable

• MSc in Biomedical Sciences

Competencies

• Multi-tasking, prioritization, initiative
• Team worker
• Willingness to work out of hours

Professional Experience

• Experience in a diagnostic specialty in Blood Sciences (essential)

Desirable

• Experience in Haematology and Blood Transfusion

We are committed to providing high-quality healthcare and investing in our facilities and staff development, including digital and quality improvement initiatives.