Haematology & Transfusion Clinical Scientist

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Portsmouth is seeking a Clinical Scientist specializing in Haematology and Transfusion. The role involves advising clinical staff, supporting laboratory teams, and providing education for staff. Ideal candidates will have a BSc and MSc in relevant sciences, along with experience in Clinical Haematology. The organization offers fantastic benefits, including wellness support and access to facilities.

Benefits

On-site Nursery

Access to a Beach Hut

Wellness Centre

Staff Networks

Awards Ceremonies

Qualifications

• BSc in a relevant science (e.g., Healthcare), MSc in a relevant science.
• State registered Clinical Scientist in Clinical Haematology.
• Broad experience of Clinical Haematology.

Responsibilities

• Advise clinical staff on the utility of Haematology & Coagulation results.
• Specialise in providing interpretive services in Clinical Haematology/Transfusion.
• Contribute to bone marrow and blood film reporting.

Skills

Clinical Haematology

Communication

Advisory Skills

Education

BSc in a relevant science

MSc in a relevant science

State registered Clinical Scientist

Job description

Company Description

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Job Description

The role of the Haematology and Transfusion Clinical Scientist includes supporting the Haematology and Transfusion clinical and laboratory teams by:

• Commenting on and advising clinical staff in primary and secondary care on the utility, interpretation and diagnostic value of Haematology & Coagulation results.
• Specialising in the provision of an interpretive service in Clinical Haematology/Transfusion.
• Providing a vital link for communication, training and expertise between the BMS and Consultant staff to ensure best practice for patients.
• Contributing to bone marrow reporting, blood film reporting and authorisation of the doctorial Haematology queue.
• Providing education/support for BMS (including making specialist portfolio work) and Haematology Registrars.
• Providing support to hospital teams prescribing platelets and other blood products/factor concentrates for haemorrhagic patients.
• Developing investigative pathways for haematological disorders, which can be rolled out across the trust, facilitating timely and appropriate investigation.

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in a relevant science (e.g. Healthcare), MSc in a relevant science.
• State registered Clinical Scientist in Clinical Haematology
• Broad experience of Clinical Haematology

Desirable

• Further research qualifications (desirable)

Additional Information

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and Disability, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.