Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Un poste passionnant est disponible au sein de l'équipe d'hématologie et de transfusion sanguine du Torbay Hospital. Nous recherchons un individu bien organisé et motivé inscrit auprès de l'HCPC, pour contribuer à la qualité des tests cliniques et partager ses connaissances en encadrant les membres moins expérimentés de l'équipe.

Qualifications

• Doit être inscrit auprès de l'HCPC et avoir le Portfolio IBMS.
• Expérience en hématologie et transfusion recommandée.
• Capacité à superviser et former du personnel.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des conseils techniques spécialisés en hématologie.
• Maintenir et opérer des équipements selon les spécifications.
• Former et encadrer des stagiaires et du personnel de soutien.

Skills

Organisation

Motivation

Gestion du temps

Résolution de problèmes

Leadership

Education

Inscription HCPC

Portfolio de spécialiste IBMS

Tools

Clinisys Winpath

Immucor NEO Iris

Stago Star Max

Sebia Capillarys 3 Tera

Horiba Yumizen 2500

Bioflash

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Haematology and Blood Transfusion Laboratory at Torbay Hospital.

We are seeking a well-organised and highly motivated HCPC registered individuals who have achieved the IBMS Specialist Portfolio to join our friendly and dedicated Haematology & Blood Transfusion team.

In return, the Trust is committed to the personal and professional development of its staff at all levels. The Department is fully automated in its analytical platform for Blood Transfusion (Immucor NEO Iris), Coagulation (Stago Star Max), Special Haematology (Sebia Capillarys 3 Tera), Haematology (Horiba Yumizen 2500), and Immunology (Bioflash). The laboratory current uses the Clinisys Winpath Laboratory Information system but is in the process of changing to Beaker followed by the installation of Epic. You will rotate through all sections of the laboratory and after appropriate training will be required to participate in the out of hours shift pattern covering nights and weekends.

Provide specific technical Haematology and Transfusion Medicine advice to laboratory, medical, nursing and other healthcare professional staff on the appropriateness of Clinical tests, within your own limits.

Maintain and operate equipment within the manufacturer’s specifications, subject to HCPC and UKAS regulation, including troubleshooting and problem solving.

Provide supervision and/or training to trainees and support staff.

Acts as a mentor for more junior scientific and support staff.

Provide a specialist role in the laboratory e.g. Training, Quality, Special Coagulation, Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia screening, Blood Transfusion.

Work to quality standards set by UKAS, ISO 15189 and other relevant accreditation bodies.

Taking personal responsibility for service improvement, by implementing change positively and contributing to team discussions in a constructive and flexible way.

Work in partnership with other laboratory staff to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients.

Where required to lead and supervise a section of the laboratory in the absence of section manager.

Act as a role model, working in a multi-disciplinary laboratory environment, valuing everyone’s opinion and experiences.

Value differences and individuality, showing respect to all.

Our team consists of 16 Biomedical scientists, supported by 2 Associate Practitioners and 2 Medical Laboratory Assistants. All staff up to band 7 frequently rotate between the two departments. The Blood Transfusion department has recently moved into a refurbished laboratory adjacent to the combined Biochemistry Haematology laboratory. The Haematology Transfusion department perform a wide range of tests including some immunology and full participation in the ante natal sickle cell and thalassaemia screening programme.

Why Work With Us

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Reginald Norris Job title: Haematology Technical Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01803655240