Senior Biomedical Scientist Haematology

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust; Kettering; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Biomedical Scientist to lead a Haematology section, train staff, and ensure instrument maintenance and reagent handling meet MHRA/UKAS standards.

The role involves developing SOPs, risk assessments, and competency programs; supervising staff; monitoring turnaround times; and deputising for the Lead Biomedical Scientist as needed. A strong CPD record and teaching ability are essential.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist or equivalent.
• Demonstrable CPD activity and continuous professional development.
• Excellent teaching and supervisory abilities essential for staff development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a section within the Haematology Department; train new staff.
• Ensure preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments prior to use.
• Prepare, store, and use reagents safely for patient investigations.
• Act to prevent service delivery failures and ensure compliance with MHRA/UKAS standards.
• Prepare and review SOPs, COSHH and risk assessments; participate in method validation and changes.
• Deliver staff training and certify competencies; monitor turnover times and take corrective actions.
• Assist the Lead Biomedical Scientist with audits, reporting, and service meetings.
• Take part in unsocial hours service as required; maintain competency within Haematology and Blood Transfusion frameworks.

Skills

HCPC Registered

FIBMS or MSc Biomedical Science

CPD activity

Education

MSc in Biomedical Science

Tools

Pathology LIMS

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To manage the a section within the Haematology Department, including training of new staff.
• To ensure that preventative maintenance schedules have been carried out on laboratory instruments prior to them being used for patient investigations.
• To ensure that reagents are prepared, stored, and used in a manner suitable for patient investigations.
• To take appropriate action when there is a situation which may cause a service delivery failure.
• To ensure compliance with good work practices required to meet the requirements of MHRA and UKAS standards.
• To prepare and review Standard Operating Procedures, COSHH assessments and risk assessments.
• To undertake method and laboratory instrument evaluation. This includes verification, change control, and implementation.
• To maintain and promote Continuous Professional Development within the department to ensure an appropriate level of competence.
• To train and complete competency assessments on staff and ensure renewal of competency occurs at regular intervals.
• To assist the Lead Biomedical Scientists to measure and monitor turnaround times for laboratory results and take corrective action if required.
• To report clinical incidents and/or complaints and investigate, if appropriate
• Undertake staff appraisals.
• Deputise for the Lead Biomedical Scientist for service provision and attendance at meetings.
• To complete audits as required and to produce audit reports.
• To take an active role in the unsocial hours service at the discretion of the Blood Sciences Manager.
• To maintain competency in all areas of the Haematology laboratory competency framework.
• To maintain competency in all areas of the Blood Transfusion laboratory competency framework including verification of results and blood product issue.
• To assist the Training Lead in delivering training and assisting staff with IBMS portfolios and qualifications.

Person specification

Education and training

Essential criteria

• HCPC Registered
• FIBMS or MSc in Biomedical Science
• Demonstrable CPD activity

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• At least 2 years post Specialist Portfolio (or equivalent) NHS laboratory experience in Haematology
• Able to demonstrate understanding of the requirements of UKAS. Experience of these inspections
• Good organisational skills
• Proven ability to teach and supervise staff
• Use of pathology LIMS
• Proven experience of verification and validation

Skills

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of laboratory related Health and Safety including safe handling of biological material
• Ability to act as scientific lead for haematology
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of concentration and to prioritise workload in the department

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of HR processes

Key competencies

Essential criteria

• Being able to work as a member of a team
• Ability to work unsupervised including shift working
• Manual dexterity / hand eye co-ordination
• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users

Important Information

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We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

We welcome applications from members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially in relation to senior posts within at KGH.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

Appointments will be made on merit.

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If you need to have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, as a requirement of the role, you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check (£49.50) and this amount will be reclaimed from your first salary. From 1st February 2019 all new starters to the Trust are required to join the DBS update service as per Trust DBS Re-checking Policy which has an annual cost of £16. New employees who do not join the update service will be required to pay £49.50 for a new DBS check in 3 years time.

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