Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
The Purpose of this post is to lead the provision of a high quality, accurate and timely diagnostic Haematology & Blood Transfusion Service. Service is provided 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
About us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Job responsibilities
We invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced Biomedical Scientists. You should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to organise and motivate staff. The appointee will assist the members of the Blood Sciences management team in providing a comprehensive, cost effective, and high-quality laboratory service to the Trust.
Applicants must be HCPC registered in a busy NHS Trust with significant Haematology and Blood Transfusion activity. Higher level qualification to MSc is expected as is demonstrable experience commensurate with the grade of the post, a further management or risk/quality qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.
The successful applicant will play a significant part in the development of the service within the Blood Sciences Department, providing a robust, fit for purpose service.
Following suitable training, the candidate may be required to participate in our 24/7 shift service.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Rachel Nice, Laboratory Manager on 01392 402932 rachel.nice@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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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.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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