Band 6 - Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Haematology
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
The Haematology Laboratory at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Trust is seeking a well-organised and highly motivated individual to join our friendly and dedicated Haematology & Blood Transfusion team.
In return, the Trust is committed to the personal and professional development of its staff at all levels.
The Department is fully automated in its analytical platform for Blood Transfusion (BioRad IH1000), Coagulation (IL TOPS), Special Haematology (BioRad Variant II) and Haematology (Beckman-Coulter DxH), and uses the Clinisys Winpath Laboratory Information system.
Main duties of the job
Qualified Biomedical Scientists, who have HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist with a Specialist Portfolio in Haematology/Transfusion Science and/or suitable experience in Haematology/Blood Transfusion within an NHS setting, or within a laboratory with IBMS training approval, are encouraged to apply.
You will be required to rotate through Haematology, Coagulation, and Blood Transfusion sections of the department. You must be keen to embrace new ways of working and develop your knowledge and skills.
Candidates will be required to participate in the full shift rota, covering weekdays, nights and weekends after suitable training and assessment.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will practise as an HCPC Registered BMS in haematology/ Blood Transfusion at Watford General and Hemel Hempstead Hospitals on a rotational basis.
They will work closely with the Biomedical Scientists Team Leaders to observe and implement the policies and procedures relevant to the role, including the Blood Transfusion Policy, the departmental Health & Safety Policy and Quality Policy.
The post holder must also comply with practices and procedures as dictated in the departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
Additionally, they will liaise with the Blood Sciences Manager, the Laboratory Operational Managers, the Training and Quality Leads and Clinical and Nursing staff to develop and integrate the services provided by the Team.
There is a need for some shift and weekend work that necessitates a flexible approach to the hours of employment.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
* Relevant Degree to the Profession. HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist.
* Participation in a CPD Scheme.
* IBMS Specialist Portfolio or evidence of equivalent knowledge of Haematology & Blood Transfusion.
Knowledge
* Good working knowledge of Haematology and Blood Transfusion Practice. Laboratory Health & Safety.
* Instrumentation and quality systems.
Experience
* HCPC Registered BMS experience.
* Ability to work alone.
* Previous supervisory and/or teaching experience.
* Deputising for Band 7 BMS Previous supervisory and/or teaching experience.
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.
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