Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Haematology
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Wye Valley NHS Trust (WVT) for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Haematology to join our Blood Sciences Department. We are looking for a keen, enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist with an interest in developing services to help us continue to deliver exceptional, high-quality integrated care to our patients.
WVT is an excellent place to train and develop new skills, and further study will be supported. Therefore, this post will be open to individuals who don't yet have the IBMS Specialist portfolio providing they are committed to completing the portfolio with the support of the department.
The Blood Sciences Department is committed to providing training opportunities to help staff to develop the skills and knowledge they require to excel in their career as a Biomedical Scientist. Opportunities include:
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio
- BBTS Specialist Certification in Transfusion Science Practice
- IBMS Certificates of Expert Practice
- Anticoagulation Management
- Barbara Bain Morphology update for Biomedical Scientists
- Advanced Sysmex Course for XN1000 and CS2500
- Range of NEQAS meetings and courses
- In house quality training including auditing and incident management
- IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma
- Variety of webinars in all areas of Biomedical Science
The post holder will rotate through Haematology and Blood Transfusion in order to participate in the 24/7 service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide support to the Haematology Section Manager in implementing policies and procedures to ensure the department continues to comply with the requirements of ISO 15189 in order to maintain UKAS accreditation. There will be a strong focus on ensuring analyser, quality control and external quality assurance performance of the department, including training staff to undertake these processes appropriately and troubleshoot any issues.
The post holder may also be required to deputise for the Haematology Section Manager in periods of absence which will include attending Blood Sciences quality and operational meetings.
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT and the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care wed want for our family and friends.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
The Trust encourages applications from people outside of the NHS and welcomes the valuable experiences and skills they can bring to the organisation.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time all the time.
Details
Date posted
16 June 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year Per annum, pro rata, Salary is dependant on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
229-CS-5393632
Job locations
Hereford County Hospital
Hereford
HR1 2ER
Employer details
Employer name
Wye Valley NHS Trust
Address
Hereford County Hospital
Hereford
HR1 2ER
Employer's website
https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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