Haematology & Transfusion Clinical Scientist

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust; Tipner; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Tipner is seeking a Haematology and Transfusion Clinical Scientist. The role involves supporting clinical teams, advising on diagnostic value, and educating staff in Haematology. Ideal candidates will have expertise in clinical haematology and transfusion protocols. Join a team dedicated to excellent patient care and innovative health solutions.

Qualifications

• Supports clinical and laboratory teams in Haematology & Coagulation.
• Advises clinical staff on diagnostic value of results.
• Specialises in interpretive service in Clinical Haematology/Transfusion.

Responsibilities

• Ensures best practice for patients with effective communication and training.
• Contributes to reporting and authorisation processes.
• Supports education for BMS and Haematology Registrars.
• Provides support in prescribing blood products for patients.
• Develops pathways for timely investigation of haematological disorders.

Job description

Overview

The Haematology and Transfusion Clinical Scientist role includes supporting the Haematology and Transfusion clinical and laboratory teams, advising clinical staff in primary and secondary care on the utility, interpretation and diagnostic value of Haematology & Coagulation results, and specialising in the provision of an interpretive service in Clinical Haematology/Transfusion.

Responsibilities

• 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.

About the employer

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.