A Vacancy at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced and HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to manage the work of the Research and Development department within the laboratory at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust .
You will have experience in support of Clinical Trials and Research Studies and will be required to work as part of a team within the Research and Development Laboratory, carrying out a range of laboratory procedures which contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, and clinical care of the patient. Training will be provided.
The post holder will manage the team preparing specimens for testing, including running automated analysers and / or preparation of blood films for analysis. Maintenance of records and files will be an important part of your role.
The ideal candidate will have a close working relationship with Pathology scientific staff, Clinical research teams and the R&D Department to ensure that all pathology aspects of clinical trials are carried out to the highest practicable standards in Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
They will ensure adherence to the departmental policies, procedures and methods.
They will be committed to formally maintaining their skills and knowledge by appropriate training and self-education.
The post holder will be competent to work independently in all areas of the laboratory and be able to work as an autonomous Biomedical Scientist.
The Senior Biomedical Scientist - Haematology & Blood Transfusion is responsible, for the day-to-day operation of the laboratory.
The post-holder is responsible for a team of Associate Practitioners, and registered Biomedical Scientists.
The post holder will be responsible for providing a high-quality service that builds on the standards defined by UKAS and the MHRA. They will be expected to develop and maintain close working relationships with all grades of staff, scientific, nursing and medical to ensure the effective delivery of clinical trials and research studies across all Trust sites. They will work closely with senior staff within the department and clinical team and registered BMS and associate practitioners
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country. We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations.
Our values help us in what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and use these values throughout your employment with the Trust to define and develop our culture.
The post holder will be:
• Compassionate, caring about our patients.
• Accountable and responsible, always looking to improve.
• Respectful for all and show integrity in everything.
• Encouraging and challenging each other to always do our best.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Jan 2025
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