The Blood Transfusion Department at West Suffolk Hospital is looking for Senior Biomedical Scientists to join our friendly, hardworking team. There is opportunity for additional quality aspects for one of the roles. Please make it clear on your application if Quality is your preference.
This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Biomedical Scientist to join our team in a senior capacity, with a strong focus on Training and Quality management. The successful candidate will have a strong background in Blood Transfusion and a good working knowledge of MHRA and ISO 15189 compliance.
We use Grifols Erytra analysers and issue around 5,000 units of blood products a year. Our Blood Transfusion department has ISO 15189:2012 accreditation.
Candidates are expected to hold (or be working towards) the qualifications listed in the person specification or demonstrate an equivalent UK recognised qualification and level of experience and knowledge working in a Blood Transfusion laboratory.
We can offer you a comprehensive induction into the workplace and support you with your career and personal development. As well as access to the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.
Main duties of the job
* Motivate, support and work collaboratively with colleagues in the development of departmental staff.
* Supervising and mentoring the team, providing constructive feedback to support staff development and learning.
* Support staff through the laboratory's training and competency programme.
* Act as part of the leadership team in Blood Transfusion within Pathology.
* Support daily laboratory operations with specialist technical knowledge.
* Work effectively as part of a small team alongside our Haematology colleagues.
* Be able to work independently.
* Managing performance of technical processes within the laboratory and overseeing all associated tasks such as developing documentation.
* Supporting quality and incident management activities within the department.
* Supporting the department to maintain ISO 15189 accreditation and MHRA compliance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Technical and Scientific:
* Manage the performance of manual, semi-automated, specialist and fully automated laboratory investigations within a defined service area accurately and efficiently.
* Day to day management of stock control and usage.
* Manage quality control procedures and the processing of quality control material as per established protocols.
* Implement policies for service improvement and propose policy changes that may impact beyond own area.
* Ensure the validation of test results which may be highly specialised, and escalate where appropriate in line with established protocols.
* Responsible for ensuring equipment, including highly specialist equipment, is set up and maintained for others to use, to achieve the optimum instrument performance and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
* Perform advanced troubleshooting in line with established protocols by using judgement on how to proceed during technical failures.
* Participate in Research and Development, clinical trials and equipment testing.
* To maintain Blood Transfusion stock levels and records.
* To monitor usage to ensure efficient use, where appropriate.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
* HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
* Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent
* Appropriate post registration IBMS Specialist Diploma or demonstrable equivalence to the learning outcomes of the Specialist Diploma
* Appropriate post graduate qualification / or evidence of significant progress towards such a qualification or demonstrate equivalence to the learning outcomes of an IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma or an MSc accredited by the IBMS
* Evidence of CPD
Desirable
* Quality Management Qualification
* Training Qualification
* Health and Safety Qualification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
* Highly specialist knowledge and experience across a range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theory and practice relevant to post
* Extensive practical experience of working in a Biomedical Science laboratory
* Experience of Pathology IT systems
* Practical experience of Quality Management Systems
* Experience of performing and evaluating Risk Assessments
* Experience of performing audits and addressing non-conformances identified
* Experience of training and mentoring
* Experience of incident reporting and investigation
* IT competent, able to effectively use, Microsoft Word and Excel
Desirable
* Relevant experience of working in the NHS
* Experience of managing people
Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Excellent interpretation and analytical skills
* Able to prioritise own workload and that of others to meet needs of the service
* Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
* High degree of manual dexterity to perform complex laboratory techniques
* Self-motivated and proactive
* Professional, friendly and approachable
* Demonstrable mentoring skills
* Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
* Excellent organisational skills
* Excellent written and verbal communications skills
* Ability to work independently as well as being a strong team player
* Ability to respond flexibly to problems and issues raised and respond appropriately
* Excellent time management skills with the ability to work to tight and often challenging timescales
Personal Qualities
Essential
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Strives for excellence.
* Ability to meet targets and deadlines.
* Ability to learn and assimilate new information.
* Organised but able to cope with interruptions.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where there are competing demands.
* Awareness of self and impact on others.
* Flexible approach to working hours/duties.
Desirable
* Credible and effective leadership qualities.
Employer details
Employer name
Address
West Suffolk Hospital
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
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