Band 7 Senior Biomedical Scientist
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Biomedical Scientist within the Haematology Laboratory at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, forward thinking individual, to help deliver a high quality, first class service to our users.
This busy department receives over half a million requests annually, providing a twenty-four hour diagnostic and monitoring service. The department is the nominated Coagulation laboratory for the West Midlands Regional Haemophilia comprehensive care service, a designated Transfusion Trauma Centre and established military training facility. The laboratory is ISO 15189 and HCPC/IBMS accredited.
The ideal candidate must be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with a relevant Biomedical Science Master's degree, HSD or recognised equivalent. You must have UK laboratory experience as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, at band 6 level or above, with a specialist interest in Haematology, having a sound theoretical and practical knowledge in all areas of haematology including morphology. Further study, scientific posters and papers, and CPD are strongly encouraged and supported by our dedicated Haematology training lead.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the day to day management of the hospitals haematology laboratory. You will be expected to work collaboratively with the service management team and other senior biomedical scientists in haematology, coagulation and blood transfusion. This will also include collaboration across the other Haematology laboratory at UHB, Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull Hospitals. You will be expected to train staff, perform appraisals and other HR/workforce duties and you should therefore have good communication and interpersonal skills.
Currently the laboratory operates a 24/7 shift system. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in out-of-hours rota once fully trained. You may be expected to deputise, on occasion, for the haematology operational manager. You will be committed to providing a high standard of service to our patients and have an enthusiasm for staff training and laboratory quality. You should have an understanding of legislation, regulation and the maintenance of compliance with ISO 15189:2012.
For further details or informal enquiries, please contact Nicky Jones, Operational Manager (Haematology) on 0121 371 7989.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Date posted
01 September 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1072596YS
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer's website
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