Senior Biomedical Scientist - Blood Transfusion
Band 7
Main area Blood Transfusion Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 419-6656087-SBS-PS-A
Site Scarborough Hospital Town Scarborough Salary £46,148 - £52,809 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 02/02/2025 23:59
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Our Values
* We are KIND
* We are OPEN
* We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our Blood Transfusion team as a Band 7 Senior Biomedical Scientist at the Scarborough Hospital Site as part of the Scarborough, Hull, York Pathology Services (SHYPS) Network.
You must be a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered Biomedical Scientist, and hold an appropriate postgraduate qualification that includes Blood Transfusion specialty (MSc or HSD). Experience of quality management/audit and leadership experience would be advantageous.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will take delegated responsibility for day-to-day operational matters of the Blood Transfusion section of the department, and deputise for the Chief Biomedical Scientist on technical matters in their absence. They will supervise, train and develop subordinate staff, including Biomedical Scientists (BMS), Trainee Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners, and Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLA) ensuring that proficiency and competence and personal and professional standards of that group are maintained.
The Post Holder will work closely and alongside senior BMS colleagues at the York site to ensure harmonisation of procedures and policies and along with the Chief Biomedical Scientist that MHRA compliance and UKAS accreditation is maintained.
Working for our organisation
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
* A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.
Person specification
Qualifications and Experience
* MSc or Equivalent in relevant specialty.
* Comprehensive experience and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a specialist BMS position within the relevant discipline in a UKAS accredited laboratory.
Knowledge and Skills
* Excellent working knowledge of UKAS and MHRA.
* Knowledge of Teaching, training and development of staff to MSc level.
DBS Checks
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary either in one payment or over a six month period once you start employment. By applying you are agreeing to this undertaking. If you are successful you will be asked to confirm if you wish to pay in one amount or in instalments.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Please note, the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values.
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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Name Gemma Maxwell Job title Chief Biomedical Scientist Blood Transfusion Email address gemma.maxwell8@nhs.net Telephone number 01723 385183
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