Senior BMS/Team Leader - Haematology and Blood Transfusion
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a well-motivated, enthusiastic and skilled Biomedical Scientist Team Manager to join the Haematology and Blood Transfusion department at Salisbury District Hospital.
The department is an approved training laboratory for HCPC registration and Specialist portfolio. Personal development, CPD, and attendance at meetings, both internal and external, are all actively encouraged.
As a Band 7 BMS you will have current registration with the HCPC with extensive post registration experience within Haematology and Blood Transfusion. You will have an MSc (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards one in a relevant scientific subject. You will have proven scientific, technical and communication skills in association with a commitment to training, quality management, continuous professional development, health & safety and audit. The successful candidate must be quality driven and have a good understanding of how to deliver a service that meets the ISO 15189:2012 standard. Knowledge of the requirements of the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (2005) and experience of the SABRE /SHOT reporting process will be advantageous.
Main duties of the job
The role is a full time (37.5 hrs) and there is potential requirement for out of hours duties.
You will be joining our friendly team to assist and provide leadership, strategy and day to day support to the Haematology and Blood Transfusion team. You will work closely with the Laboratory Management Team to ensure that the high quality service is maintained and bring ideas from your extensive experience to help shape the future of the laboratory. Good communication, interpersonal skills and a commitment to team working are essential.
Job responsibilities
The role will involve day to day supervision and organisation of the technical diagnostic services within the department to ensure turn-around times are achieved and provide excellent service delivery.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* HCPC registration
* BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (or equivalent)
* Post-graduate, post registration training in a specialist area, leading to the completion of a specialist portfolio (or equivalent)
* MSc Biomedical Science or working towards (or equivalent)
* BBTS Specialist Certificate in Transfusion practice
* Willing to pursue further qualifications
Knowledge
* Detailed knowledge of theoretical and practical laboratory procedures within Haematology, Coagulation and Blood Transfusion
* Evidence of continuing professional development to demonstrate specialist knowledge
* Ability to work within all areas of the department
* Comprehensive understanding of quality control / quality assurance procedures
* Understanding of basic management practice
Experience
* At least four years experience as an HCPC registered biomedical scientist
* Detailed working knowledge of laboratory information and management computer systems
* Demonstrable problem solving skills
* Detailed knowledge of standard IT packages e.g. Microsoft Office
* Experience of working alone out-of-hours
Skills
* Ability to organise own workload and that of subordinate staff
* Possess highly developed technical skills and be adept at all laboratory procedures
* Proven training ability
* Ability to operate / troubleshoot complex laboratory equipment and interpret results
* Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
* Evaluate and appraise new methods and technologies
* HR and appraisal skills
* Give presentations as part of laboratory training programme
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.
£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata if part time
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