Specialist Biomedical Scientist Haematology (XR06)
This is an exciting time to join one of the largest Pathology departments in the country, in advance of moving to our new £30m Pathology building (on the St. James University Hospital site) and new Acute Hospital Laboratory (on the Leeds General Infirmary site) early 2025. The Department of Blood Sciences is seeking to recruit experienced and innovative Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Haematology to help shape, deliver, and improve the service we deliver to our patients.
We encourage all candidates to contact us to discuss the role(s) and we can offer informal visits to our laboratories for interested candidates. Interviews will be held in person, due to practical elements of the interview process. Full/part-time roles are available.
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Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work within a large hub laboratory utilizing cutting-edge technology, serving both Leeds Teaching Hospitals and the wider community. This includes the regional Oncology centre and the Leeds Children's Hospital, which presents a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to gain wide-ranging experience within the discipline. In spring 2025, the successful candidate will be involved in the exciting transition to our new, purpose-built hub laboratory at St. James University Hospital.
To be considered for this Specialist Biomedical Scientist (AFC Band 6) position in Haematology, you must be registered with the HCPC and have significant Haematology experience. If registering with the HCPC on or after 2006, a completed IBMS Specialist Portfolio is a requirement of this post. Competence in blood film morphology is essential.
Successful candidates should possess the leadership skills to supervise and support more junior members of staff within the laboratory. In addition, the candidate will support the department in maintaining its accreditation status to ISO 15189. Relevant training and support will be provided for the successful candidate.
Job responsibilities
As a specialist biomedical scientist, you will be a fully competent member of the department. Normally working as part of a team, you will be expected to perform a wide range of specialist clinical technical investigations. At other times, you may be required to work alone and independently, for example when working on-call. Working in different sections of the department, you will have the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute towards the provision of an accurate and timely service for patients. You will be expected to apply professional judgments and specialist skills to technically complex and sometimes difficult situations. Within the team, you may be required to organize the tasks of support workers. You will be required to communicate highly complex information, often related to patient management and care, to colleagues, healthcare staff, and other organizations.
You will be required to attend MDT and other user meetings where appropriate. Post holders will be involved in R&D and may lead projects, under supervision, where appropriate.
The post holder will assist in the day-to-day running of the laboratory or a particular section of the laboratory, under the supervision/delegation of the advanced biomedical scientist. This will involve QC and EQA authorization, training, risk and incident assessment and investigation, and HR procedures. The post holder will be expected to have an awareness of budgets and resource responsibility.
In order to carry out the job sufficiently and effectively, you will have successfully studied for an accredited degree in biomedical sciences or other equivalent qualification acceptable to the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). You will have developed a range of competencies and specialist knowledge in all aspects of the discipline through extensive practical experience, in-house training, and structured study through the IBMS specialist portfolio programme and will continue to develop your skills and knowledge subject to the requirements of continuous professional development (CPD). In addition, basic computer skills and use of various laboratory and Trust-based databases are essential to carry out your work.
The post holder will have undertaken all mandatory training required for their role and be willing to attend training to facilitate learning in areas such as basic HR functions, appraisal, incident investigation, etc.
Person Specification
Experience
* Competence in a wide range of complex laboratory procedures
* Post registration experience within Haematology
* Competence in Morphology
* LIMS/IT systems relevant to healthcare
* Proven ability to work unsupervised e.g., on-call or shift
* Knowledge of pathology disciplines other than in own area
* Line management experience and leadership skills
* Teaching, training, and mentorship skills
Skills & behaviours
* Excellent communication skills, oral and written
* Able to work in a team. Able to work independently
* Basic knowledge and computer literacy. Knowledge of conventional IT software e.g., Microsoft Office
* Flexible approach to work
Qualifications
* Degree suitable for HCPC registration/HCPC registration
* Participation in relevant CPD schemes
Additional Requirements
* Good concentration
* Manual Dexterity
* Good hand/eye coordination
* Physically able to move around and between sites
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.
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