Job summary The Government of Jersey has an exciting opportunity to recruit a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Blood Sciences. Step into a world where breath-taking scenery unfolds, where safety and inclusivity thrive and where miles of sandy beaches beckon during warm summers and mild winters. This is your invitation to embrace a life thats far from ordinary in Jersey. Jersey is a unique place to live and work and being a Biomedical Scientist in Jersey is different. As a crown dependency, we are an Island nation which includes our own healthcare Service. And it is a service on the move. With our patients and health professionals at the centre of all we do, as a Biomedical Scientist you have more time to deliver your role and we give more time to you, for your development and wellbeing. Every day, our dedicated team takes immense pride in their work, delivering exceptional care of the highest calibre to our Island community. Biomedical Scientists provide a broader range of services in Jersey including haematology, clinical chemistry, blood transfusion and blood donor testing. The variety of services that you will work in Jersey is far more extensive, our team rotate to provide an interesting and diverse role. At Health and Care Jersey, we are committed to providing exceptional care and service to our Islanders, thanks to our dedicated and compassionate team of professionals. Main duties of the job Apply specialist scientific knowledge, methods and advanced technology to the investigation of blood samples, to guide the clinical diagnosis and management of disease, protecting the health of islanders. Active engagement, participation and compliance with any other statutory responsibilities applicable to the role, as amended from time to time. About us Whatever you want from your career, you have the scope to find it here. We foster a work approach based on mutual support and collaboration, where everyone feels empowered to empower others. Youll find countless opportunities to learn, develop and grow a rewarding career where we recognises the importance of your personal and professional well-being. Across the Government of Jersey and public service, the scope of our work means our people enjoy a wider range of opportunities to work with recognised experts across teams, learn new skills and develop their careers. We actively look to recruit people from different backgrounds, with diverse perspectives. This creates a richer, more varied environment, where youre exposed to new ideas, new ways of thinking and new opportunities, so you can develop an exciting and rewarding career. Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £62,106.04 to £68,437.82 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number K0011-ID2295 Job locations Government Of Jersey Union Street St. Helier Jersey JE2 3DN Job description Job responsibilities Perform a range of specialist haematology, transfusion, clinical biochemistry, and infection and molecular sciences analyses, giving advice on appropriate techniques, to guide and contribute to clinical diagnoses, treatments and the evaluation of the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions. Prioritise work, using personal knowledge and experience, to meet urgent clinical need and agreed turnaround times, contributing to transfusion best practice, disease reduction and health promotion, and hospital bed occupancy management. Take personal ownership of scientific decisions that impact on patient care, usually working alone or sometimes leading a small team, by reporting biochemical, haematological or molecular parameters, reporting blood films and parasitology, and issuing compatible blood components and products, to enable prompt and appropriate patient treatment. Usually working alone, troubleshoot instrumentation and procedures, resolving technical nonconformities, ensuring laboratory work meets pre-agreed quality acceptance criteria. Contribute in a specific area of responsibility, such as coordination of IT systems, health and safety, audit, supplier management or introduction and verification of a new scientific technique, facilitating an effective structure of management and delegation. Network with other professionals at all levels, sometimes coordinating with off-island consultants, to give advice on guidelines and techniques, appropriate specimens and examinations, to manage users expectations and to give laboratory results. Participate in internal audit and contribute to external accreditation, giving assurance to service users that the quality of laboratory work can be relied upon. Educate, train and assess the competence of less experienced employees in detailed laboratory processes and scientific principles, and take responsibility for own continuing professional development so as to engender a culture of career-long learning. Contribute to the writing and review of specialist procedures and other documents, keep accurate records of scientific investigations, and participate in verification and control of procedural change, to demonstrate commitment to quality and assurance. Assess and minimise clinical risk to ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients. Job description Job responsibilities Perform a range of specialist haematology, transfusion, clinical biochemistry, and infection and molecular sciences analyses, giving advice on appropriate techniques, to guide and contribute to clinical diagnoses, treatments and the evaluation of the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions. Prioritise work, using personal knowledge and experience, to meet urgent clinical need and agreed turnaround times, contributing to transfusion best practice, disease reduction and health promotion, and hospital bed occupancy management. Take personal ownership of scientific decisions that impact on patient care, usually working alone or sometimes leading a small team, by reporting biochemical, haematological or molecular parameters, reporting blood films and parasitology, and issuing compatible blood components and products, to enable prompt and appropriate patient treatment. Usually working alone, troubleshoot instrumentation and procedures, resolving technical nonconformities, ensuring laboratory work meets pre-agreed quality acceptance criteria. Contribute in a specific area of responsibility, such as coordination of IT systems, health and safety, audit, supplier management or introduction and verification of a new scientific technique, facilitating an effective structure of management and delegation. Network with other professionals at all levels, sometimes coordinating with off-island consultants, to give advice on guidelines and techniques, appropriate specimens and examinations, to manage users expectations and to give laboratory results. Participate in internal audit and contribute to external accreditation, giving assurance to service users that the quality of laboratory work can be relied upon. Educate, train and assess the competence of less experienced employees in detailed laboratory processes and scientific principles, and take responsibility for own continuing professional development so as to engender a culture of career-long learning. Contribute to the writing and review of specialist procedures and other documents, keep accurate records of scientific investigations, and participate in verification and control of procedural change, to demonstrate commitment to quality and assurance. Assess and minimise clinical risk to ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients. Person Specification Experience Essential - Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner in a relevant specialist setting, acquired over approximately three years in a medical laboratory, of which, approximately two years is in the relevant speciality - Evidence of continuing professional development that conforms to HCPC standards - Post-graduate diploma-level knowledge of blood sciences - Degree-level knowledge of biomedical science - Understand the key concepts of the knowledge base in the HCPC standards of proficiency for biomedical scientists - Understand the principles of good laboratory practice, quality management, safety, infection prevention and risk management - Able to conduct specialist diagnostic laboratory investigations to reproducible standards in blood sciences - Able to demonstrate proficiency in specialist practical skills (e.g. examining blood films, identifying alloantibodies, conducting rapid PCR testing etc.) - Able to operate laboratory equipment in blood sciences - Able to work with accuracy and precision in conformance with standard operating procedures - Able to authorise laboratory work according to predetermined quality standards - Able to train and assess the competence of others - Able to prioritise and multi-task - Able to adapt practice to new developments through change control and verification processes - Able to analyse and critically evaluate information - Demonstrate a logical and systematic approach to problem solving - Able to use appropriate information and communication technologies including laboratory information management systems Desirable - Experience in blood donor testing and blood component manufacturing - Specialist knowledge of laboratory health and safety - Specialist knowledge of laboratory information management - Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice in blood transfusion Qualifications Essential Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) specialist diploma in blood sciences or equivalent post-graduate diploma level qualification or equivalent experience AND Registered with the HCPC and the Jersey Care Commission as a biomedical scientist Desirable British Blood Transfusion Society certificate in Transfusion Science Health and safety qualification or certificate Relevant information technology qualification or certificate Person Specification Experience Essential - Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner in a relevant specialist setting, acquired over approximately three years in a medical laboratory, of which, approximately two years is in the relevant speciality - Evidence of continuing professional development that conforms to HCPC standards - Post-graduate diploma-level knowledge of blood sciences - Degree-level knowledge of biomedical science - Understand the key concepts of the knowledge base in the HCPC standards of proficiency for biomedical scientists - Understand the principles of good laboratory practice, quality management, safety, infection prevention and risk management - Able to conduct specialist diagnostic laboratory investigations to reproducible standards in blood sciences - Able to demonstrate proficiency in specialist practical skills (e.g. examining blood films, identifying alloantibodies, conducting rapid PCR testing etc.) - Able to operate laboratory equipment in blood sciences - Able to work with accuracy and precision in conformance with standard operating procedures - Able to authorise laboratory work according to predetermined quality standards - Able to train and assess the competence of others - Able to prioritise and multi-task - Able to adapt practice to new developments through change control and verification processes - Able to analyse and critically evaluate information - Demonstrate a logical and systematic approach to problem solving - Able to use appropriate information and communication technologies including laboratory information management systems Desirable - Experience in blood donor testing and blood component manufacturing - Specialist knowledge of laboratory health and safety - Specialist knowledge of laboratory information management - Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice in blood transfusion Qualifications Essential Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) specialist diploma in blood sciences or equivalent post-graduate diploma level qualification or equivalent experience AND Registered with the HCPC and the Jersey Care Commission as a biomedical scientist Desirable British Blood Transfusion Society certificate in Transfusion Science Health and safety qualification or certificate Relevant information technology qualification or certificate 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Health and Community Services Address Government Of Jersey Union Street St. Helier Jersey JE2 3DN Employer's website https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)