Haematology & Transfusion Biomedical Scientist - 24/7 NHS Lab

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Antisocial shift enhancements

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust's Haematology department invites a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join a modern, fully computerised laboratory delivering Haematology and Blood Transfusion services on a 24/7 rota.

Applicants should have current UK NHS haematology/blood transfusion experience, HCPC registration and IBMS credentials, with a track record in quality management and training of staff.

Qualifications

• Accredited BSc honours in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent.
• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio or equivalent (or higher postgraduate qualification) or UK NARIC equivalent with NHS experience.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and IBMS membership.

Responsibilities

• Work across Routine Haematology, Coagulation, Blood Transfusion and Specialist Haematology.
• Participate in staff training and development.
• Support quality management and audit activities.
• Contribute to 24/7 service rota and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Haematology techniques

Blood Transfusion

Communication

Organisation

Data interpretation

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

BSc Honours in Biomedical Sciences

HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist

IBMS Specialist Portfolio or equivalent

Two years NHS biomedical science experience

CPD ongoing

IBMS membership

Tools

Winpath LIMS

Q-Pulse quality system

Sysmex XN

Beckman Navios

Aquous Flow Cytometers

Job description

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust's Haematology department invites a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join a modern, fully computerised laboratory delivering Haematology and Blood Transfusion services on a 24/7 rota.

Applicants should have current UK NHS haematology/blood transfusion experience, HCPC registration and IBMS credentials, with a track record in quality management and training of staff.