Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology & Blood Transfusion UHD

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist for Haematology and Blood Transfusion. The role involves rotation through all sections and participation in a 24/7 shift pattern. You must be HCPC registered and hold a BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent, with IBMS Specialist Portfolio or proven Band 6 experience.

The department is fully UKAS accredited with modern analysers and a supportive team. Training and CPD opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• BSc Biomedical Science or equivalent and HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio (Haematology and Transfusion) or equivalent proven experience.
• Evidence of CPD to be demonstrated at interview.
• Candidates completing Specialist Portfolio may start on Band 5 and be promoted on completion.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through all sections of Haematology & Blood Transfusion.
• Participate in 24/7 shift system.
• Contribute to ongoing development and training within the laboratory.
• Support services across Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals.

Skills

Haematology

Blood Transfusion

CPD

HCPC Registration

Education

BSc Biomedical Science

IBMS Specialist Portfolio

Tools

Beckman Coulter DxH 900s

Starrsed RS ESR analyser

TOSOH G11

Sta R Max coagulation analysers

Bio-Rad IH500 analysers

Job description

An exciting opportunity has come available for an enthusiastic, motivated, Specialist Biomedical Scientist in the Haematology and Blood Transfusion sections of Blood Sciences at University Hospitals Dorset. We are looking for a Biomedical Scientist, who is professional, reliable, innovative and flexible to join our friendly and hardworking team. This department offers full training and future development opportunities for the right candidates to further develop their skills and ambition.

The Haematology & Blood Transfusion department is part of the Blood Sciences department of University Hospitals Dorset. The post is based at The Royal Bournemouth Hospital (in The Dorset Pathology Hub), but the successful candidate will be working at our laboratory in Poole Local Services Laboratory, on rotation. The modern departments offers a wide range of diagnostic testing facilities for Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals as well as local GP practices. The department is fully UKAS accredited and an IBMS accredited training laboratory.

The successful candidate will regularly rotate through all sections of the Haematology & Blood Transfusion department and will be required to participate in the 24/7 shift system.

This Role Required HCPC Registration.

Base location - Royal Bournemouth Hospital base, cross site working at Poole on rotation

Interview: 19th November

The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent, be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a BMS, have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio (Haematology and Transfusion) or have equivalent proven experience at Band 6 level in Haematology/Blood Transfusion. Evidence of Continual Professional Development (CPD) will be expected to be demonstrated at interview. Candidates completing their Specialist Portfolio may be considered however they would start on band 5 if unable to satisfy the Specialist BMS criteria and will be promoted to a Specialist BMS upon completion of the Specialist portfolio.

About our team?

The Haematology department is well equipped, including 3 Beckman Coulter DxH 900s, a Starrsed RS ESR analyser, TOSOH G11 for HPLC and 2 Sta R Max coagulation analysers. The clinical Haematology department is internationally renowned as a centre of excellence for chronic blood disorders including chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and myelodysplastic syndromes. The Coagulation department supports a comprehensive haemophilia service and provides a full range of coagulation tests

The Transfusion department is keen and progressive contributing to several NHSBT pilots and steering groups, the latest being one of four full sites for the Integrated Stock Management Scheme.

Transfusion also offers opportunity to contribute to the clinical trials we are participating in, and we have a very keen interest in patient blood management. We are fully automated with Bio-Rad IH500 analysers, electronic issue, Electronic Dispatch Note, Automatic Stock Replenishment and full Haemonetics blood tracking from vein to vein

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

For further details / informal visits contact

Name: Helen Slade Job title: Transfusion Laboratory Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0300 019 4800

Stacey Reichter

Haematology Laboratory Manager

0300 019 8451

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