Job summary
We are currently recruiting to our Haematology and Blood Transfusion Service and are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and innovative biomedical scientist to join our team. The successful candidate will assist in the delivery of a quality driven, cost effective, patient focused service consistent with the Nottingham University Hospitals Trust's objectives.
We will consider applications from anyone nearing completion of the IBMS registration portfolio.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
As a Biomedical Scientist, the post holders' main role is to carry out the examination of samples using various technologies and to report or present the results as appropriate whilst maintaining quality standards. It is expected that the post holder would have a considerable degree of autonomy and would be able to work unsupervised for significant periods.
About us
The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is a large, busy teaching hospital with a wide range of clinical specialties including Adult and Paediatric Haematological Malignancies, Haemophilia and Thrombosis, Haemoglobinopathies, as well as routine screening. The Queens Medical Centre Campus is the regional Trauma Centre for the Trent region. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the 24hr/7 days a week roster including across both sites at QMC and Nottingham City Hospital as well as gaining knowledge in the non-routine services of red cell and coagulation investigations.
The department is an approved IBMS training centre and holds strong links with local universities. Biomedical Scientists can expect to be supported through the IBMS specialist portfolio.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be required, amongst other responsibilities, to carry out all laboratory analyses associated with the post, including reporting results, maintaining appropriate records and documentation; undertake specialised analytical work in designated areas of the department.
Take delegated responsibility for the quality control, operation, routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment and to undertake quality control procedures, examine quality control results to identify poor performance and instigate appropriate action
Take delegated responsibility for the supervision, training and coaching of staff as well as giving advice to colleagues and or clinicians regarding the appropriateness of samples or assays.
Maintain standards of laboratory policies and procedures to ensure that the department meets external Quality Assurance and Accreditation standards. The department holds accreditation via UKAS for ISO 15189.
Participate in the departments rosters as required and be prepared to work flexibly and undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as required.
Be aware of and adhere to Trusts policies, procedures and practices.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be required, amongst other responsibilities, to carry out all laboratory analyses associated with the post, including reporting results, maintaining appropriate records and documentation; undertake specialised analytical work in designated areas of the department.
Take delegated responsibility for the quality control, operation, routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment and to undertake quality control procedures, examine quality control results to identify poor performance and instigate appropriate action
Take delegated responsibility for the supervision, training and coaching of staff as well as giving advice to colleagues and or clinicians regarding the appropriateness of samples or assays.
Maintain standards of laboratory policies and procedures to ensure that the department meets external Quality Assurance and Accreditation standards. The department holds accreditation via UKAS for ISO 15189.
Participate in the departments rosters as required and be prepared to work flexibly and undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as required.
Be aware of and adhere to Trusts policies, procedures and practices.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered BMS (HCPC);
- Nearing completion of registration portfolio
Desirable
- Working towards specialist portfolio
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate competency in laboratory techniques
- Diagnostic laboratory experience
- Ability to demonstrate post Registration experience covering competencies and capability in routine haem/bt
Desirable
- Demonstrates knowledge of advanced techniques or instrumentation
- Shows and awareness of method development and new technologies
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Able to critically evaluate data and trends
Desirable
- Experience of troubleshooting appropriate laboratory instrumentation
- Able to make judgements regarding a complex facts or situations that requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options
IT
Essential
- Able to demonstrate use of basic IT packages outlook/excel/word
- Understands data input
- Understands data protection/information governance/GDPR
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate use of pathology IT LIMS/Q-pulse/EQMS
- Able to demonstrate data manipulation
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered BMS (HCPC);
- Nearing completion of registration portfolio
Desirable
- Working towards specialist portfolio
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate competency in laboratory techniques
- Diagnostic laboratory experience
- Ability to demonstrate post Registration experience covering competencies and capability in routine haem/bt
Desirable
- Demonstrates knowledge of advanced techniques or instrumentation
- Shows and awareness of method development and new technologies
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Able to critically evaluate data and trends
Desirable
- Experience of troubleshooting appropriate laboratory instrumentation
- Able to make judgements regarding a complex facts or situations that requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options
IT
Essential
- Able to demonstrate use of basic IT packages outlook/excel/word
- Understands data input
- Understands data protection/information governance/GDPR
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate use of pathology IT LIMS/Q-pulse/EQMS
- Able to demonstrate data manipulation
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).