Main area: Pathology
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24/7 shifts 365 days per year)
Job ref: 252-7052896
Employer: Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Darent Valley Hospital
Town: Dartford and Medway
Salary: £39,205 - £47,084 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 01/05/2025 08:00
Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology/Blood Transfusion
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Specialist Biomedical Scientist Band 6 in Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
This is a permanent role with successful applicants being required to work at both Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford and at Medway Maritime Hospital, Gillingham.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the post of Biomedical Scientist/ Specialist Biomedical Scientist.
For the Band 6 post you must provide:
* Completion of IBMS Specialist Portfolio or proven equivalent post registration experience
* Experience of working alone during out of hours service
* Willingness to participate in the out of hour’s service
* Evidence of CPD
We are looking for well-motivated, HCPC registered individuals, with experience of working in an NHS pathology laboratory (or equivalent) to join our Haematology and Blood Transfusion Department.
Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will be expected to participate in an ongoing quality programme to maintain compliance with the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and United Kingdom Accreditation Standards (UKAS).
This post will require full participation in a 24/7 shift working pattern and will receive enhanced pay in line with Agenda for Change unsocial hours payments for maintaining round-the-clock services.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all of our staff are double vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
General responsibilities include Clinical, Managerial, Professional, and Education and Development responsibilities.
For a detailed description of the job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Specialist portfolio in Haematology or Transfusion Science or equivalent
* State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) specifically as a Biomedical Scientist, Clinical Haematology and/or Transfusion Science
* Evidence of CPD
Experience
* Experience in all areas of Haematology & Blood Transfusion in a Pathology laboratory (or equivalent).
* Use of Q-Pulse quality management software system.
Skills
* Ability to solve problems.
* Ability to produce results within set deadlines.
Our staff are our most valuable asset. We are committed to making staff feel appreciated, supported and included in the Trust’s successes.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we want to ensure that you can work in a way that is best for us, our patients, and importantly for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Please note this vacancy may close earlier than stated to aid efficient processing of applications. To ensure your application will be considered please submit it at your earliest convenience.
Please note, that due to the limited number of car parking spaces, car parking permits will be allocated subject to compliance with the Trust's eligibility criteria and availability of spaces.
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is a smoke-free organisation. To improve public health smoking or vaping is not permitted anywhere on the hospital site.
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Name: Simon Jordan, Job title: Scientific Lead Haematology, Email address: simon.jordan1@nhs.net, Telephone number: 01322 428480
Additional information: Sarah Haskins, Blood Transfusion Manager, 01322 428501
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