Job summary A vacancy has arisen for a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist in Haematology and Blood Transfusion Blood Sciences at St Helier Hospital. The role involves rotation through routine and specialist sections in our very busy haematology, coagulation and blood transfusion laboratories. Telepath LIMS is currently in use at ESTH, analysers include Sysmex XN and CN and Immucor BT analysers, but we are soon to change to Beckman Coulter DxH FBC analysers and ACL Top coagulation analysers Currently we provide an out of hours service including extended day, weekend and night work after a period of suitable training, although this is subject to change in the near future Main duties of the job Background: South West London Pathology is an award winning pathology partnership between four leading Hospital Trusts - St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Epsom and St Helier University Hospital Trust and Croydon Health Services NHS Trust The Role:This post is based at St Helier Hospital Clinical Blood Sciences Laboratory (CBS) however the post holder may be required to work at any of the South West London Pathology sites as and when necessary.The St Helier Hospital CBS Laboratory operates an out of hours rotered system, providing cover to a busy A&E and acute services. The Laboratory is equipped with Sysmex XN, CN and Starsedd analysers for pre/post analytics Haematology and coagulation services, as well as Imumucor for automated Blood Transfusion services. The blood transfusion department delivers a wide range of pre-transfusion and antenatal investigations on site, and provides blood products to support trauma, surgical, renal and oncology patients. The Specialist Biomedical Scientist role requires a motivated HCPC registered BMS seeking experience in a busy acute laboratory.Successful candidate will be expected to participate in the current out of hours shift system after suitable training. Candidates who have applied in the past 3 months need not apply again. Please also note that the vacancy may close early if a substantial amount of applications are received. About us St Helier Hospital is sited in South West London with public transport options nearby, including tube and bus services. Find out more about South West London Pathology on our website Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year pa. pr Inclusive of HCAS (outer) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 200-ESTH-713102-6696987-D Job locations St Helier Hospital Wrythe Lane Carshalton SM5 1AA Job description Job responsibilities The role involves rotation through the sections of the laboratory (blood transfusion, haematology and coagulation) providing service for our busy acute hospital. You will be responsible for providing high quality results while maintaining the standards of the HCPC and ISO 15189. You will be involved in training colleagues, and expected to fully participate in the 24/7 rota. Job description Job responsibilities The role involves rotation through the sections of the laboratory (blood transfusion, haematology and coagulation) providing service for our busy acute hospital. You will be responsible for providing high quality results while maintaining the standards of the HCPC and ISO 15189. You will be involved in training colleagues, and expected to fully participate in the 24/7 rota. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science HCPC Registration Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent experience Knowledge and Experience Essential Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline Excellent working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline Evidence of continuing professional development Knowledge of health and safety issues Experience of quality management systems Skills and Abilities Essential Practical specialist analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software Accuracy and attention to detail Able to follow written methodologies or protocols Able to work as part of a team Ability to work under pressure Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work Intermediate level of computer skills Excellent communication and presentation skills Use of enhanced Other relevant requirements Essential Participation and experience in out of hours working Supervisory experience Immucor and Sysmex analyser experience Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science HCPC Registration Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent experience Knowledge and Experience Essential Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline Excellent working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline Evidence of continuing professional development Knowledge of health and safety issues Experience of quality management systems Skills and Abilities Essential Practical specialist analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software Accuracy and attention to detail Able to follow written methodologies or protocols Able to work as part of a team Ability to work under pressure Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work Intermediate level of computer skills Excellent communication and presentation skills Use of enhanced Other relevant requirements Essential Participation and experience in out of hours working Supervisory experience Immucor and Sysmex analyser 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address St Helier Hospital Wrythe Lane Carshalton SM5 1AA Employer's website https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)