Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology & BT

Bluetownonline; Basildon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Haematology and Blood Transfusion to join their team in Basildon. The ideal candidate will rotate across multiple sites and independently report blood films, requiring specific expertise in laboratory techniques. A competitive salary and additional benefits such as a £10,000 joining bonus and a £1,500 wellbeing allowance are offered.

Benefits

Wellbeing Allowance up to £1,500

Enhanced night shift payment

Qualifications

• Experience in blood film reporting and identifying atypical blood group antibodies.
• Ability to work across multiple sites in a 24-hour operation.
• Familiarity with industry-standard laboratory information management systems.

Responsibilities

• Rotate across haematology and transfusion sections.
• Independently report blood films and document reviews.
• Train less experienced employees and manage quality audits.

Skills

Laboratory techniques knowledge

Good problem-solving skills

Numeracy and interpretive skills

Education

HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist

IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology

Tools

Clinisys WinPath Enterprise

Laboratory analyzers

Job description

Job Title: Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Haematology and Blood Transfusion

Location: Basildon, Essex

Salary: £38,682 - £46,580 per annum Plus £10,000 joining bonus and £1,500 wellbeing allowance

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Haematology and Transfusion to join our Blood Sciences team based at Southend University Hospital with flexibility to work at our Basildon Hub site.

Pathology First operates over three sites using a hub and spoke model. Our hub site offers a high throughput service for our non-urgent community work, and specialist testing comprising factor assays, haemoglobinopathy screening and flow cytometry. Our two hospital laboratories at Southend and Basildon provide urgent testing for acute admissions and inpatients with a full hospital transfusion service, this includes serving the cardiothoracic centre at Basildon, and a substantial oncology and haemato-oncology workload. The Southend site boasts a biomedical scientist-led anticoagulant clinic. This role will involve rotating across the haematology and transfusion sections and across sites. Our laboratories receive approximately 1.2M FBC and coagulation samples and 100K transfusion samples per year. The department is equipped with Werfen ACL-TOPs, Beckman Coulter DXHs, Ortho Visions and Bio-Rad D100s. The main IT platform for all sites is Clinisys WinPath Enterprise.

You will need to be flexible to fit in with our multi-site, around the clock shift pattern (unsocial shifts attract additional payments). The environment is fast-paced offering a one-hour turnaround time to acute users, two hours for inpatients and four hours for community requests. You will require specialised knowledge and experience of laboratory techniques, analyser platforms and associated equipment. As a specialist you will independently report blood films and identify atypical blood group antibodies. You will have a role in the training of less experienced employees, and you will be involved in quality management including auditing and document review. You will need to be conversant with the main laboratory information management system and middle-ware applications. We will consider sponsoring suitable employees on a relevant MSc course.

About you

Qualifications

• HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist
• IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology with Hospital Transfusion Practice, or in Haematology only with separate BBTS certificate, or equivalent specialist qualifications
• Able to work across three sites as required, including hospitals which operate 24-hours
• Able to work with a high degree of accuracy, numeracy, interpretive skills, and good problem-solving skills
• Able to demonstrate a good knowledge and experience of industry standard laboratory information management systems
• Specialist knowledge of Haematology and Transfusion techniques and practices

Benefits

At this company, we believe in nurturing a culture of well-being and ensuring our employees are supported both professionally and personally. That\'s why we\'re thrilled to offer an exhilarating rewards package, including our incredible Wellbeing Allowance worth up to £1500 per annum for our esteemed team members working in Band 2 - 6 roles. Additionally, for band 5 & 6 roles, where night shift is part of the role requirements, you will receive enhanced night shift payment.

Please note that the company does not offer sponsorship and therefore candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered.

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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Biomedical Scientist, Biomedical Technician, Biochemist, HCPC Registered Specialist, Haematology, Haematology Specialist Transfusion Specialist may also be considered for this role.