Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6)

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Bradford is seeking a full-time Specialist Biomedical Scientist for their Haematology/Blood Transfusion department. The ideal candidate will have a Biomedical Science degree, HCPC registration, and significant laboratory experience. Responsibilities include operating a 24/7 service and supporting training and accreditation processes. The role offers opportunities for professional development and a variety of employee benefits.

Benefits

Cycle to Work

Travel Scheme

Childcare Vouchers

Onsite Nursery

Buying and Selling Annual Leave

Car Leasing

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a Haematology/Blood Transfusion laboratory.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
• Experience with Pathology Quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 24/7 Haematology/Blood Transfusion service.
• Participate in training after suitable preparation.
• Support the department's various accreditation processes.

Skills

HCPC registration

Biomedical Science knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Continuous Professional Development

Education

Biomedical Science degree or equivalent

Tools

Pathology IT systems

Job description

Job summary

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 description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description
Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification
• 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

Desirable

• Membership of professional body such as IBMS.

Experience

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• 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

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification
• 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

Desirable

• Membership of professional body such as IBMS.

Experience

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

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