Specialist Biomedical Scientist Haematology

NHS National Services Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Haematology. The successful candidate will conduct specialist testing and analysis of results while ensuring compliance with UKAS standards. Applicants must have a BSc in Biomedical Sciences and a Specialist Diploma in Haematology. This role involves working with modern analytical equipment and rotating through various laboratories.

Qualifications

• BSc Honours Degree in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent required.
• Specialist Diploma in Haematology or experience at specialist level required.
• Approval needed from the Institute of Biomedical Science/Health Professions Council.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist testing services and analysis of results.
• Comply with UKAS ISO 15189:2022 standards.
• Rotate through busy Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratories.

Skills

Specialist testing services

Quality control assessment

Analytical equipment use

Professional judgement in testing

Education

BSc Honours Degree in Biomedical Sciences

Specialist Diploma in Haematology

Tools

Sysmex XN

Bio-Rad IH500

Clinisys Winpath Enterprise system

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Haematology based at University Hospital Crosshouse.

What you will do:

The successful candidate will provide specialist testing services, including the analysis of results, using specialist equipment and manual testing methods. They will use professional judgement to assess quality control/technical failures therefore ensuring the consistent quality of patient results whilst complying with UKAS ISO 15189:2022 standards. In addition to performing specialist testing, the candidate will answer enquiries from clinical staff, give advice on tests and specimen types and give results and reference ranges whilst always following departmental guidelines and procedures. There is a robust departmental quality team which constantly strives to improve processes ensuring optimal performance and reliability of patient results. The department operates busy Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Immunology laboratories, which the successful candidate will rotate through as well as the satellite lab at University Hospital Ayr. The laboratory is well equipped with modern analytical equipment - Sysmex XN and Bio-Rad IH500 platforms on both hospital sites. We also have a small but modern automated Immunology section providing allergy and autoimmune testing. Computing throughout, is by Clinisys Winpath Enterprise system.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

Applicants should possess a BSc Honours Degree in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent and also a Specialist Diploma in Haematology or experience working at specialist level. Your degree must be approved by the Institute of Biomedical Science/Health Professions Council, and applicants must contact the State Registration Unit, IBMS, 12 Coldbath Square, London, EC1R 5HL (Tel [phone]) to check that their degree is approved before submitting an application. Candidates who have not completed an IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology (with Blood Transfusion) will be considered for a trainee Band 6 (AfC Annex 21 applies). On-the-job training will be given together with opportunity for further study up to MSc level.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.

Hours:

37 hours per week.

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

A UK car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact [e-mail].

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