If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
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Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Job overview
Senior Transfusion Scientist - Blood Transfusion. Blood Sciences in BCUHB are seeking applications from enthusiastic, capable, flexible scientists to join our vibrant and forward-looking service to support the Transfusion Service Manager and associated staff in delivering the service during a busy and exciting period of modernisation.
We are looking for a BMS with experience at Band 6 or above who has attained (or is working towards) MSc / Higher Specialist.
As a Senior Biomedical Scientist, the post holder will be required to work within the professional standards expected as a registrant of the Health Professions Council (HCPC) and maintain a portfolio of evidence supporting Continuing Professional development (CPD). The post holder will be required to conform to agreed standard operational procedures, policies and good laboratory practice and also within their work duties, comply with the standards as required of UKAS and other relevant professional and Legislative Bodies (e.g. H.T.A., B.S.Q.R.)
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of a team of senior scientists responsible for the operational delivery of core and specialist blood sciences services on a named site. As a registered Biomedical Scientist, they are responsible for the delivery and continued development of a comprehensive blood sciences service to meet the needs of the BCUHB clinical and patient population and led by the strategic and operation direction set by the CPG and communicated through the Blood Transfusion Service manager. Working with the Blood Sciences Site manager, the local Senior Scientific Team and the pan BCU senior scientific team; the post holder will input to service design and development and will implement agreed developments and departmental policy through effective management of a team of scientific and support staff.
The post holder will exercise autonomy within professional boundaries and will be involved in managing priorities, designing and implementing developments, managing and delivering training and overseeing quality within the blood sciences department as part of a multi-skilled team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see below for role overview (list is not exhaustive)
1. Demonstrate sufficient Transfusion knowledge
2. Able to collate, evaluate, submit and review IQC and EQA
3. Communicate effectively with staff and clinical teams
4. Investigate and document incidents and non-conformances thoroughly
5. Complete audits in line with the Transfusion Laboratories audit schedule and identify and perform audits in order to improve and/or identify deficiencies in a process
6. Monitor, arrange, maintain and calibrate all transfusion assets
7. Review existing SOP's, RA, COSHH etc as required and maintain documentation in line with UKAS ISO 15189
8. Assists in the development of new processes, document writing and validation
9. Maintains, reviews and organizes inventory of blood products, reagents and other transfusion related parameters
10. Assists in the development of staff training and competency requirements
11. Ensures all staff working in the transfusion laboratory have evidenced training and competency documentation
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. BSc (Hons) or equivalent qualification in Biomedical Sciences
2. HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
3. MSc or equivalent in Blood Transfusion to FIBMS standard or equivalent through in-depth experience/ postgraduate level courses / and extensive relevant experience.
4. Evidence of continuous professional development
5. IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology with Hospital Transfusion Practice
Desirable criteria
1. Service improvement and modernization qualification e.g. EQFM, Lean, TQM
2. Recognized Management Qualification or working towards one
Experience
Essential criteria
1. Extensive clinical laboratory post-registration experience in Blood transfusion
2. Knowledge & experience of a wider Blood Sciences Service
3. Evidence of CPD in Blood Transfusion
4. Good, up to date knowledge of laboratory services relevant to a blood transfusion.
5. Knowledge and experience of delivering quality led laboratory services
Desirable criteria
1. Ability to speak Welsh
2. Evidence of managing a laboratory or sections within a Blood Sciences laboratory
Skills
Essential criteria
1. Technical competence to perform tasks requiring precision and manual dexterity
2. Awareness of current issues within pathology and blood sciences
3. Ability to organize workload to meet agreed schedules, deadlines and clinical priorities
4. Ability to clearly communicate highly complex scientific and clinical information
5. Up to date knowledge of best practice standards and their application within a named specialty
Desirable criteria
1. Understanding of professional training / education agenda
2. Experience of participation in quality assessments and accreditation visits
3. Experience in a range of IT applications including Microsoft office and pathology computer systems
4. Understanding of clinical governance, audit and achieving objectives
5. Experience of effective staff management including development, performance and conduct.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Welsh language skills are desirable.
Documents to download
* Bilingual Job Description (PDF, 864.3KB)
* Bilingual Person Specification (PDF, 384.4KB)
* OH Functional Requirement Form (DOCX, 100.4KB)
* Values and Proud to Lead (PDF, 335.6KB)
* NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB)
* NHS North Wales - The Right Choice (PDF, 3.6MB)
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