Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Pathology at Wigan and Salford are currently seeking an experienced Senior Biomedical Scientist to provide a high quality, responsive service for patients within the Salford and Wigan areas which include:
* Salford Royal Hospital, M6 8HD
Do you have the skills and experience to perform and supervise a range of diagnostics tests, as well as contribute to the development and implementation of new methods? If yes, then you might be the right person for the Biomedical Scientist role in the Haematology and Blood Transfusion department. The department is in the process of implementing a state of the art laboratory information management system and is currently also implementing state of the art analysers within the department.
The successful candidate will be a well-motivated team member who is able to prioritise and work on their own initiative with minimal supervision. The candidate must be able to demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills, a flexible approach and be capable of working accurately and efficiently under pressure.
Main duties of the job
* To manage and co-ordinate the day to day activities of a discrete section of the laboratory.
* To participate fully in all technical work activities of the department by processing biomedical specimens requiring advanced and specialist technical knowledge.
* Analyses and interprets results; responsible for standard and quality of result.
* Take the lead in maintaining the Audit Scheduled for both Haematology and Blood Transfusion at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary and Wrightington Hospital.
About us
The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and well-being activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* At least 5 years' experience as a Biomedical Scientist.
* IBMS Accredited MSC (Master) or Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.
* Quality Management Qualification.
* Evidence of recent Continuing Professional Development.
* IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma in Haematology or Transfusion Science.
Knowledge, Training, Experience
* At least 5 years' experience as a Biomedical Scientist.
* Experience in training and/or Quality Management.
* Experience of working effectively in a team.
* Familiarity with ISO 15189 standards.
* Supervisory Experience.
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to work under demanding circumstances and to deadlines.
* Knowledge of confidentiality issues.
* Good organisational skills.
* Basic understanding of computers and their applications.
* Ability to formulate and follow protocols accurately.
* Experience with a UKAS assessment.
* Experience with evidence for a UKAS assessment.
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.
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary - Pathology at Salford and Wigan.
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