Job summary
We have a post in Haematology and Blood Transfusion available for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6).
If you are looking for a BMS position with a desire to work as part of one of the largest NHS led Pathology Services in the South of England, we can offer:
o Innovative practiceso Strong, personal and professional developmento A laboratory at the forefront of the national Modernising Pathology agendao Forward thinking and team orientated staffWe can help you to achieve these by supporting your development by providing access to courses up to and including Master's degree. In addition we support development of staff with internal and external courses for management, Health & Safety and Quality management.
Main duties of the job
You will work in rotation within all sections of the laboratory, namely General Haematology, Coagulation, Blood Transfusion. The laboratory is well equipped with Sysmex-XN Track, STAGO STA-R Evolution analysers. Blood Transfusion utilises IBG Galileo Blood Group Analyser.
This is a part time position that may include working shifts, nights and weekends.
Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for main responsibilities.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.
As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.
We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.
Our three core values, and the behaviors that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.
We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical, and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for main responsibilities.
Our laboratory has accreditation for UKAS ISO:15189 and is also accredited with MHRA, IIP and is accredited as a training laboratory by the IBMS for both registration and specialist portfolios leading to HCPC registration.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for main responsibilities.
Our laboratory has accreditation for UKAS ISO:15189 and is also accredited with MHRA, IIP and is accredited as a training laboratory by the IBMS for both registration and specialist portfolios leading to HCPC registration.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- BSc in Biomedical sciences (H)
- HCPC registration in Biomedical sciences (H)
- Evidence of CPD (H)
- Specialist portfolio in haematology/BT or blood sciences or years experience at band 6
Desirable
- MSc in Biomedical sciences
COMPETENCIES
Essential
- Multi-tasking skills, prioritisation skills and initiative
- Team worker
- Working out of hours
PROFESSIONAL
Essential
- Experience in Haematology and Blood Transfusion
- Experience in blood film morphology
Desirable
- Experience in quality procedures including validation/ verification of tests and equipment
- Experience in a busy hub laboratory
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- BSc in Biomedical sciences (H)
- HCPC registration in Biomedical sciences (H)
- Evidence of CPD (H)
- Specialist portfolio in haematology/BT or blood sciences or years experience at band 6
Desirable
- MSc in Biomedical sciences
COMPETENCIES
Essential
- Multi-tasking skills, prioritisation skills and initiative
- Team worker
- Working out of hours
PROFESSIONAL
Essential
- Experience in Haematology and Blood Transfusion
- Experience in blood film morphology
Desirable
- Experience in quality procedures including validation/ verification of tests and equipment
- Experience in a busy hub laboratory
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
