Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join Barking,Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Biomedical Scientist with experience in blood transfusion and Haematology, and who must be a HCPC registered. A learning agreement will be considered for those who have not completed their specialist portfolio.
This role is based at the Queen's Hospital, Romford and King George Hospital, Ilford. Blood Transfusion laboratory is part of the Pathology department, providing a patient focused quality service that is committed to the trust values of being PRIDE (Passion, Responsibility, Innovation, Drive and Enpowerment). We are committed to staff health and well-being, training and development, enabling and equipping staff with the tools to embark on an exciting and fulfilling career.
Main duties of the job
1. To undertake manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations in accordance with standard operating procedures.
2. To undertake preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment. In the event of equipment failure, to investigate and correct or seek advice from senior staff or service engineer. To maintain a record in accordance with protocol.
3. To check the accuracy and precision of manual and automated laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures and take appropriate action if a problem is identified.
4. To report any instance or event which may cause a service delivery failure.
5. To maintain up to date knowledge and skills in haematology and blood transfusion to support best practice and maintain a portfolio to demonstrate this.
6. To keep the workplace and work benches clean and tidy.
7. To maintain good work relations with all members of staff, and to plan and organise their own work within the demands of the team.
About us
We're an organisation that is getting better and better. We were the most improved Trust in England for A&E performance in 2023/24; we're no longer in special measures; and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal. Our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and that our patients are happy with.
Many of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. More than 400 of them are on apprenticeship programmes and we're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.
We operate from two main sites - King George Hospital (KGH) in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023.
Patients across north east London are benefitting from two new state of the art theatres at KGH and our Community Diagnostic Centres at Barking Community Hospital and St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub will significantly increase the number of scans that can be carried out.
We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record next year. This will mean the records of any patient visiting one of the seven hospitals run by BHRUT and Barts Health will be accessible to the clinical teams. It'll make things easier for staff and will be better for patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Tosin Aragbaiye, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5934. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Tosin Aragbaiye, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5934. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- oState registration with the HCPC.
- oBSc(hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification
- oSpecialist knowledge in Haematology and hospital transfusion science
Desirable
- o Membership of the IBMS CPD evidence
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- oExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- oDemonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team or independently
- oAble to prioritise own workload and that of others to meet needs of the service
Desirable
- Willing to participate in out of hours rota
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- oSpecialist kinowledge in hospital blood transfusion and Haematology science
- oTheoretical knowledge and practical experience of specialist biomedical procedures relevant to post
- oSubstantial practical experience of working in a UK Blood Transfusion laboratory.
- oExperience of Pathology IT systems.
Desirable
- Previous supervisory experience
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- oState registration with the HCPC.
- oBSc(hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification
- oSpecialist knowledge in Haematology and hospital transfusion science
Desirable
- o Membership of the IBMS CPD evidence
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- oExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- oDemonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team or independently
- oAble to prioritise own workload and that of others to meet needs of the service
Desirable
- Willing to participate in out of hours rota
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- oSpecialist kinowledge in hospital blood transfusion and Haematology science
- oTheoretical knowledge and practical experience of specialist biomedical procedures relevant to post
- oSubstantial practical experience of working in a UK Blood Transfusion laboratory.
- oExperience of Pathology IT systems.
Desirable
- Previous supervisory experience
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).
