Senior Biomedical Scientist Blood Transfusion
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
A vacancy exists for a band 7 HCPC registered senior biomedical scientist in the blood transfusion department. This role will require the postholder to perform a wide range of blood transfusion laboratory investigations. Supervision and training of junior staff, both biomedical scientists and medical laboratory assistants will also be required. Deputising for the BT manager will also be part of this role. This will include representing the department at HTT and HTC meetings.
The department is accredited to ISO 15189.2012 and BSQR 2005 and all staff are required to adhere to defined quality procedures and processes related to these. Additionally staff must work safely with potentially hazardous samples in line with laboratory COSHH and risk assessments. Knowledge of the regulatory guidelines applicable to pathology and specifically blood transfusion is essential.
The department operates 24/7 and is very busy so the postholder must be able to concentrate for extended time periods to successfully complete investigations and report results within laboratory turnaround times. Participation in this rota is required after suitable training. The postholder will be expected to be conversant with pathology IT systems and different types of automated analysers. Whilst predominantly BT based there may be a requirement to work in the haematology department.
Main duties of the job
1. Responsibility for the process management of the Blood Transfusion Department and maintenance of an efficient high-quality service in line with MHRA and UKAS (ISO 15189:2022) requirements.
2. To plan and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Blood Transfusion department.
3. To analyse, interpret and report complex serological investigations and to be responsible for the standard and quality of results released.
4. To provide specialist advice to a range of service users as to the appropriateness of tests and timescales.
5. To organise and participate in the training, supervision, and development of Transfusion staff.
6. To work flexibly in reflection of service needs which may include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24-hour, 7 day per week service.
7. To take an active part in the maintenance of the quality management system.
8. To deputise in the absence of the Blood Transfusion Manager as required.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values: Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Courageous, Accountable.
Job responsibilities
1. To act as processing supervisor for the Blood Transfusion Department. Ensuring that work is processed and reported in a timely manner.
2. To act as quality control manager within the Blood Transfusion Department.
3. To ensure that preventative maintenance schedules have been carried out on laboratory instruments prior to them being used for patient investigations.
4. To ensure that reagents are prepared, stored, and used in a manner suitable for patient investigations.
5. To ensure that blood products are stored and handled in accordance with the requirements of the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations.
6. To take appropriate action when there is a situation which may cause a service delivery failure.
7. To undertake method and laboratory instrument evaluation.
8. To ensure compliance with good work practices required to meet the requirements of MHRA and UKAS standards.
9. To prepare and review Standard Operating Procedures.
10. To undertake method and laboratory instrument evaluation, including verification, change control, and implementation.
11. To maintain and promote Continuous Professional Development within the department to ensure an appropriate level of competence.
12. To train and complete competency assessments on staff and ensure renewal of competency occurs at regular intervals.
13. To assist the Lead Biomedical Scientist/BT Manager to measure and monitor turnaround times for laboratory results and take corrective action if required.
14. To report clinical incidents and/or complaints and investigate, if appropriate.
15. To perform staff appraisals.
16. To deputise for the Lead Biomedical Scientist/BT Manager for service provision and attendance at meetings.
17. To complete audits as required and to produce audit reports.
18. To take an active role in the unsocial hours service at the discretion of the Blood Sciences Manager.
19. To maintain competency in all areas of the Blood Transfusion laboratory competency framework including verification of results and blood product issue.
Person Specification
Education and training
* HCPC Registered
* FIBMS or MSc in Transfusion Science
Knowledge and Experience
* At least 5 years (post registration) NHS laboratory experience in Blood Transfusion
* Able to demonstrate understanding of the requirements of BSQR and UKAS. Experience of these inspections.
* Good organisational skills
* Proven ability to teach and supervise staff
* Use of pathology LIMS
Skills
* Knowledge of laboratory related Health and Safety including safe handling of biological material
* Ability to act as scientific lead for Blood Transfusion
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to maintain a high level of concentration and to prioritise workload in the department
* Understanding of HR processes
* Being able to work as a member of a team
* Ability to work unsupervised including shift working
* Manual dexterity / hand eye co-ordination
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.
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
264-6594427-FAM
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