Specialist Biomedical Scientist Haematology/Blood Transfusion

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Hasland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist with a Specialist Portfolio in Haematology & Blood Transfusion for the Derby site. The role is full-time and permanent, with a requirement to supervise Band 5 Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners.

You would work within the busy Haematology & Transfusion sections, delivering technical excellence with accuracy, enthusiasm and a professional, can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist with a Specialist Portfolio in Haematology & Transfusion or equivalent.
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio (or within 12 months of completion) as a suitable qualification.
• Based in Haematology & Transfusion, Derby site, full-time, permanent role.

Responsibilities

• Undertake day-to-day sample processing and analytical clinical investigations for Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
• Supervise Band 5 Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners in the area.
• Maintain and operate all laboratory equipment to safety, cleanliness and performance standards.
• Engage in training and competency assessments and perform staff appraisals.

Skills

HCPC registered

Specialist Portfolio

Staff supervision

Education

IBMS Specialist Portfolio or equivalent

Job description

• To undertake the day to day sample processing and analytical clinical investigations for Haematology and Blood Transfusion to the agreed standard of timeliness and quality
• Supervise Band 5 Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners within their work area
• To maintain and operate all equipment in the laboratory to the desired standards of safety, cleanliness and performance
• To engage in training and competency assessment of staff and perform annual staff appraisals

We are looking for a HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist with a Specialist Portfolio in Haematology & Transfusion or equivalent to join us at the Derby site of Derbyshire Pathology in a full-time, permanent role. Consideration will also be given to candidates within 12 months of completion of the IBMS Specialist Portfolio. You would be based in the busy Haematology & Blood Transfusion sections of the laboratory helping to deliver technical excellence with enthusiasm, attention to detail and a professional, can-do attitude.

24/7 shift working is an essential requirement of this post.

Familiarisation and understanding of ISO 15189 standards, Health & Safety requirements; audit and training/education techniques is essential. Experience of utilising transformation methodologies to drive change and improve service delivery is also desirable. Proactive individuals, with drive and dedication will excel in this post.

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.