Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Haematology & Blood Transfusion
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our friendly, dedicated, and expanding team of professionals for one year fixed term post as a Band 5 or 6 Biomedical Scientist. You must have an IBMS registration certificate.
You will be a proactive member of the Blood Sciences Team; excellent communication skills are essential as is the ability to work within a team processing a high workload of specimens. You should have great multi-tasking ability, excellent organisational skills, and attention to detail, and be able to appropriately prioritise urgent work.
You must be an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, have an IBMS accredited BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
The department has a specialist portfolio training programme in place and has a proven track record of success. The successful applicant will be expected to take an active role in the training and development of staff within the department from MLA to Band 5 BMS.
The department operates a 24/7 shift system covering day shifts, late shifts, weekends, and Bank Holidays which the successful applicant must participate in as required. The majority of night shifts are covered by permanent night shift staff; however, you would be expected to cover for annual leave or sickness.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will be part of a team providing a Haematology/BT service to the Trust. The team comprises Medical Laboratory Assistants, Biomedical Scientists, Clinical Scientists, clerical staff, and Medical staff.
The post holder will be expected to understand the need for analytical quality and clinical urgency, and take appropriate action when finding abnormal pathology results in order to maintain the highest standards of patient care.
The post holder will be expected to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and must have UK based laboratory experience.
Job Responsibilities
The working pattern in this role is rota based. Therefore, your contracted hours of 37.5 per week (full time working equivalent) will be calculated across a rota period of 13 weeks in accordance with agenda for change. Depending on the needs of the service, your total working hours will fluctuate due to the different length of time of the shifts; however, as part of rota management, your shifts will balance to be within your contracted time.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
* Be able to problem solve.
* Basic keyboard skills.
* Ability to use Microsoft Windows and associated programmes such as Word & Excel.
* Competence to perform analytical tests.
* Ability to plan own work.
* Ability to represent the Department effectively in its relations with other Departments and externally.
Knowledge and Experience
* Operational experience in an NHS Haematology/BT laboratory.
* Understanding of quality standards.
* Understanding of organisational objectives.
* Able to demonstrate commitment to service improvements.
* Experience of laboratory computer systems.
* Understanding of the critical importance of confidentiality.
* Experience of document management systems (e.g. Q-Pulse).
* Extensive band 6 experience (D for band 6 role).
Qualifications and Training
* BSc or equivalent in Biomedical Science.
* Registration with HCPC.
* Evidence of CPD.
* IBMS Specialist Certificate (E for band 6 role).
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.
£29,970 to £44,962 a year pro rata (progression to Band 6 available).
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