Job summary
We are seeking an experiencedBand 7 Biomedical Scientist to join our team inHaematology and Blood Transfusion. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to lead and develop services within a modern, well-equipped laboratory.
Equipment:
The department utilises the following technologies:
- Ortho Vision analysers and Ortho Biovue cassette technology for Blood Transfusion
- Haemonetics Blood Track
- Beckman DxH900 FBC analysers
- Werfen ACL TOP 450 Coagulation analysers
- Stago STA R MAX coaglation analyser
- TOSOH G11 HPLC for Haemoglobinopathy screening
- Sebia Hydrasys Electrophoresis
About You - HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist.
- Significant post-registration experience in Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
- MSc, FIBMS or Equivalent qualification
- Evidence of leadership and supervisory experience.
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems and accreditation processes.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide specialist expertise in Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
- Act as a technical and professional lead for the department.
- Ensure smooth day-to-day running of the laboratory
- Ensure compliance with UKAS ISO 15189 standards and MHRA requirements.
- Ensure Quality Management system
- Support and mentor junior staff, promoting continuous professional development.
- Contribute to service improvement and innovation projects.
- Participate in the out-of-hours rota as required.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist.
- Working knowledge of laboratory information and management computer systems and standard IT packages e.g. word processing and spread sheets.
- Problem solving & Performing vertical, horizontal and examination audits and other audits.
Desirable
- Experience of use of Quality Management systems
- Exhibit competency to work alone out of core hours
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- A recognised Biomedical Science degree with honours which is acceptable to the Health Professions Council
- Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science (requires a MSc (masters degree) in Biomedical Science or equivalent) or at least 5 years at Specialist BMS level with full evidence of CPD throughout that period.
Desirable
- Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science
- Willing to pursue further qualifications
skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of CPD
- Ability to work within all specialist areas of the department
- Knowledge of theoretical and practical laboratory procedures
- Ability to lead on quality control procedures
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
- Possess developed technical skills
- Must be able to organise own workload and that of subordinate staff
Desirable
- Experience of presentations
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist.
- Working knowledge of laboratory information and management computer systems and standard IT packages e.g. word processing and spread sheets.
- Problem solving & Performing vertical, horizontal and examination audits and other audits.
Desirable
- Experience of use of Quality Management systems
- Exhibit competency to work alone out of core hours
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- A recognised Biomedical Science degree with honours which is acceptable to the Health Professions Council
- Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science (requires a MSc (masters degree) in Biomedical Science or equivalent) or at least 5 years at Specialist BMS level with full evidence of CPD throughout that period.
Desirable
- Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science
- Willing to pursue further qualifications
skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of CPD
- Ability to work within all specialist areas of the department
- Knowledge of theoretical and practical laboratory procedures
- Ability to lead on quality control procedures
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
- Possess developed technical skills
- Must be able to organise own workload and that of subordinate staff
Desirable
- Experience of presentations
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).
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).
