Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6)

Integrated Care System; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Specialist Biomedical Scientist based in Bradford Royal Infirmary. Candidates should hold HCPC registration and have significant experience in Haematology/Blood Transfusion. The role involves working in a 24/7 service environment with opportunities for further training and professional development. Benefits include various employee assistance programs and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Cycle to Work

Travel Scheme

Childcare Vouchers

Onsite Nursery

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative.
• Good organisational and practical abilities supported by sound scientific knowledge.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 24/7 service shift system after training.
• Support individual and team working in the department.
• Contribute to the department's continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist

Experience in Haematology/Blood Transfusion

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology/Blood Transfusion

Membership of professional body such as IBMS

Tools

Pathology IT systems

Pathology Quality management systems

Job description

Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6)

Applications are invited for HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists for a full-time Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist position in Haematology/Blood Transfusion sited at Bradford Royal Infirmary. Candidates will need to be enthusiastic, well- motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities supported by sound scientific knowledge. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to support individual and team working is essential. All of these skills and attributes are in line with the Trust's Right Care Behaviors.

The department is well equipped, including Sysmex XN 3000 system, ACL TOP 550's, Genexpert DX system, Alifax Test1 analysers. The Transfusion department is fully automated with 2 OrthoVisions and electronic issue of blood products.

Main duties of the job

The department operates a 24/7 service utilising a 37.5 hour continuous process pattern (CPP) shift system in which you will be required to fully participate, after suitable training.

Opportunities for further study and CPD are strongly supported. The laboratory has full UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189:2012 and is currently awaiting a final verdict on UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189:2022. The department is also approved for training by the IBMS.

About us

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

• Cycle to Work
• Travel Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
• Onsite Nursery
• Buying and Selling Annual Leave
• Car Leasing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Health and Wellbeing
• Extensive Reward Scheme
• Counselling Service
• Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
• Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:

We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

• Committed to Quality of Care
• Compassion
• Working together for patients
• Improving Lives
• Everyone Counts
• Respect and Dignity

Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.

Job responsibilities

For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description and person specification,

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology/ Blood Transfusion or equivalent qualification Haematology/ Blood Transfusion or experience that evidences work at equivalent level
• Membership of professional body such as IBMS.

Experience

• Significant discipline specific experience and knowledge
• Significant discipline specific experience and knowledge. Experience of working within a Haematology/ Blood Transfusion laboratory
• Evidence of Continuous Profession Development
• Experience of Pathology IT systems
• Experience of Pathology Quality management systems
• Experience of working with NHS Clinical Haematology/ Blood Transfusion
• Experience of specialist coagulation and Haemoglobinopathy screening
• Experience of writing/ reviewing SOPs in line with local or national guidelines

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.