Healthcare Scientist - James Paget University Hospital (NHS AfC: Band 5) - Blood Science Laboratory - Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk
Are you interested in starting an exciting new career? We have an excellent opportunity for state registered Biomedical Scientists. Alternatively, EPA have a proven track record of “growing our own” Biomedical Scientist’s and this position is suitable for candidates that have an IBMS accredited degree and are seeking a laboratory based position to complete their registration portfolio for HCPC registration.
Working as part of the Eastern Pathology Alliance, based at the James Paget University Hospital Great Yarmouth, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a cutting-edge Laboratory encompassing Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Transfusion and Andrology.
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Multidisciplinary Blood Science Spoke Laboratory at the James Paget University Hospital. The successful candidate will ideally be multidisciplinary trained in Hematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry. If you have an interest in training as a multidisciplinary Biomedical Scientist, we would welcome your application.
You will be joining a friendly vibrant team in a recently refurbished laboratory. The Laboratory operates Abbott Alinity Haematology and Chemistry analysers, Werfen TOPS coagulation and Immucor NEO Blood Grouping analysers, with Grifols analysers currently under evaluation to replace the Neo’s in Transfusion.
Interview date: to be confirmed.
Knowledge of laboratory based computers, audits, SOPs, ISO standards and quality is a requirement.
Essential qualities we require are an ability to work within a team, good communication skills, good technical proficiency and an ability to work unsupervised. You must be able to work under pressure and be able to meet deadlines, be flexible and adaptable and show that you are motivated and willing to develop your knowledge and skill. You will also have the opportunity, should it arise, to work at other sites within EPA.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
* Communicates complex clinical scientific service related test information to managers, consultants, nurses, other health care colleagues, patients and patient carers.
* Answers telephone inquiries from pathology users, patients and patient carers about test results and provides information that is highly complex about methodologies and service requirements.
* Interprets results and reassures the users that the information is correct when results do not agree with clinical presentation and investigates and problem solves situations in their specialist field.
* Manages own work and day-to-day routine work in specialised services. Responsible for processing both urgent and routine work to maintain routine turnaround times in line with Trust and Service policies.
* Maintains very complex specialist analytical equipment on a daily basis and signs off as fit for clinical use.
* Manages and maintains specialised databases in laboratory computer systems and patient storage databases on a daily basis.
* Responsible for inputting and amending specialist patient data and results, which includes other colleagues' work.
* Educates and trains Medical staff, Clinical Scientists, other BMS, Trainee BMS and MLA’s as required within their specialised area.
* Provides safety supervision and training for junior members of staff and actively promotes safe working practices in all areas of the laboratory.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2213 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
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