Senior Biomedical Scientist Haematology

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Northampton; Vor Ort; GBP 43.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a band 7 HCPC registered senior Biomedical Scientist to lead Haematology investigations and oversee a team of junior staff. The role requires expertise in a busy, ISO 15189:2022–accredited department with cross‑functional collaboration across haematology, coagulation, and transfusion as needed.

The post holder will deputise for the Lead BMS Haematology, supervise and train staff, ensure timely reporting within

Qualifikationen

• Band 7 HCPC registered senior Biomedical Scientist in Haematology.
• Ability to supervise and train junior staff, both biomedical scientists and medical laboratory assistants.
• Deputising for the Lead BMS Haematology as required.

Aufgaben

• Carry out a wide range of laboratory investigations in Haematology.
• Adhere to quality procedures in line with ISO 15189:2022.
• Work 24/7 service requirements and participate in out-of-hours rota after training.
• Analyse, interpret and report complex investigations with timely turnaround.
• Organise and participate in training, supervision, and development of Haematology staff.
• Deputise in the absence of the Lead BMS Haematology as required.

Jobbeschreibung

A vacancy exists for a band 7 HCPC registered senior biomedical scientist in the haematology department. This role will require the postholder to perform a wide range of laboratory investigations. Supervision and training of junior staff, both biomedical scientists and medical laboratory assistants will also be required. Deputising for the Lead BMS Haematology will also be part of this role.

The department is accredited to ISO 15189:2022 and all staff are required to adhere to defined quality procedures and processes related to these. Additionally staff must work safely with potentially hazardous samples in line with laboratory COSHH and risk assessments. Knowledge of the regulatory guidelines applicable to pathology is essential.

The department operates 24/7 and is very busy so the postholder must be able to concentrate for extended time periods to successfully complete investigations and report results within laboratory turnaround times. Participation in the out of hours rota is required after suitable training. The postholder will be expected to be conversant with pathology IT systems and different types of automated analysers. Whilst predominantly haematology-based there may be a requirement to work in the blood transfusion department.

In the supporting statement, applicants must describe whether their strengths lie mostly in coagulation or morphology.

Responsibility for a section of the haematology laboratory, which includes specialist coagulation testing. Close collaboration with other senior BMS staff to ensure smooth running of the morphology, haemogobinopathy and routine haematology sections of the laboratory. The post holder will ensure adequate supervision of and participate in the analysis of blood samples within the department.

To assist in the planning and coordination of the day-to-day activities of the Haematology department.

To analyse, interpret and report complex investigations and to be responsible for the standard and quality of results released.

To provide specialist advice to a range of service users as to the appropriateness of tests and timescales.

To organise and participate in the training, supervision, and development of Haematology staff, ensuring that competency records are appropriate and well-maintained.

To work flexibly in reflection of service needs which may include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24-hour, 7 day per week service.

To take an active part in the maintenance of the quality management system.

To deputise in the absence of the Lead BMS in Haematology as required.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Caroline Stenson Job title: Lead BMS Haematology Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01536 492672