Job summary
Performs a range of advanced healthcare science clinical activities and provides highly specialised advice within Blood Transfusion Department. Leads a team of healthcare scientists and healthcare science support workers for Blood Transfusion. Holds additional responsibility as a Training Lead for the Department. Travel between either sites as required with a primary base of Darent Valley Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Supervising and / or training less experienced staff in their own area.
Ensuring staff maintain competence and records of competence are kept
Contributing to the development of training and development plans
Overseeing and marking of registration and specialist portfolios
Support staff to complete higher specialist portfolios or MScs as appropriate
Assisting with the planning, implementation and delivery of statutory, Trust and Directorate training and continuing professional development
Managing the routine work of the blood transfusion laboratory
Participating in the recruitment and selection of staff
Providing advice about the appropriate use of laboratory tests to users
Have extensive technical knowledge of the running of a blood transfusion department.
Checking the validity of samples and the need for repeat or further testing.
Discussing significantly abnormal results with the Consultant Haematologist and other clinicians
Maintaining good housekeeping and analyser trouble shooting
To maintain an efficient blood component & blood product stock system to facilitate maximum efficiency and minimum wastage.
Have extensive knowledge of SHOT and SABRE and be able to report incidents
Has extensive IT knowledge of the LIMS and analytical middleware used in the department
To advise all staff grades on issues relating to complex transfusion issues in conjunction with the Clinical Haematology Team
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. Due to the government regulations for mandatory vaccinations for COVID-19 for NHS employees, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. In order to comply with our duty of care, we require all of our staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Your vaccination status will be a condition of your employment and evidence of vaccination will be obtained during the recruitment process, unless you are medically exempt.
Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Have extensive knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
Prioritise samples for processing.
Provide advice about the appropriate use of laboratory tests to users
Perform tests and assays on all samples as necessary, according to established protocols and required standards.
Have extensive technical knowledge of the running of a blood transfusion department.
Enter test results onto the laboratory computer system.
Deliver accurate results of samples within agreed turnaround times.
Check the validity of samples and the need for repeat or further testing.
Authorise the release of results as required
Discuss significantly abnormal results with the Consultant Haematologist and other clinicians
Maintain good housekeeping and analyser trouble shooting
Adhere to Trust and departmental policies, guidelines and quality standards
Work at all times according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
Maintain an efficient blood component & blood product stock system to facilitate maximum efficiency and minimum wastage.
Have extensive knowledge of SHOT and SABRE and be able to report incidents
Has extensive IT knowledge of the LIMS and analytical middleware used in the department
Responsible for weekly blood stock management returns
Advise all staff grades on issues relating to complex transfusion issues in conjunction with the Clinical Haematology Team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Have extensive knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
Prioritise samples for processing.
Provide advice about the appropriate use of laboratory tests to users
Perform tests and assays on all samples as necessary, according to established protocols and required standards.
Have extensive technical knowledge of the running of a blood transfusion department.
Enter test results onto the laboratory computer system.
Deliver accurate results of samples within agreed turnaround times.
Check the validity of samples and the need for repeat or further testing.
Authorise the release of results as required
Discuss significantly abnormal results with the Consultant Haematologist and other clinicians
Maintain good housekeeping and analyser trouble shooting
Adhere to Trust and departmental policies, guidelines and quality standards
Work at all times according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
Maintain an efficient blood component & blood product stock system to facilitate maximum efficiency and minimum wastage.
Have extensive knowledge of SHOT and SABRE and be able to report incidents
Has extensive IT knowledge of the LIMS and analytical middleware used in the department
Responsible for weekly blood stock management returns
Advise all staff grades on issues relating to complex transfusion issues in conjunction with the Clinical Haematology Team
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science (FIBMS) in blood transfusion or transfusion science (or equivalent experience)
- MSc in Haematology/Blood
- Transfusion (or relevant experience equating to masters level) and willing to study for the IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma in Transfusion.(Or BBTS)
- State registered with the Health & Care Professions Council
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- Experience in all areas of clinical blood transfusion
- Experience of organising groups of staff
Desirable
- Experience of more complicated techniques used in blood transfusion
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science (FIBMS) in blood transfusion or transfusion science (or equivalent experience)
- MSc in Haematology/Blood
- Transfusion (or relevant experience equating to masters level) and willing to study for the IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma in Transfusion.(Or BBTS)
- State registered with the Health & Care Professions Council
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- Experience in all areas of clinical blood transfusion
- Experience of organising groups of staff
Desirable
- Experience of more complicated techniques used in blood transfusion
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
