Job summary
The opportunity has arisen for a well-motivated and enthusiastic Haematology/Transfusion Biomedical Scientist, Band 5 or 6 dependent on experience, to join the Laboratory Medicine team at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust.
As a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist, you will already have an IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology with hospital Transfusion practice.
As a Band 5, you will benefit from automatic progression to Band 6 once you have completed the Specialist Portfolio.
Main duties of the job
The laboratory is an IBMS registered training laboratory with a strong training ethos.
In your role you will undertake day to day analysis and validation of results, together with the monitoring of quality indicators. You will participate in out of hours shifts once trained and competent in the relevant areas.
Good communications skills, teamwork and an aptitude for problem solving are essential, as is a flexible attitude to work and willingness to adapt to changes in working practice.
The Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratory is well equipped and benefits from Beckman Coulter DXH900/SMS for Haematology, Bio-Rad IH500 for Blood Transfusion and Stago Star-Max for Coagulation.
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust provide general acute and emergency services to 240,000 people, with specialist services such as burns, plastic surgery, cleft lip and palate, genetics and rehabilitation, and spinal injury treatment delivered across a much wider region.
We employ over 4,000 dedicated staff and offer a wide range of benefits including flexible working policies, an on-site leisure centre, a staff discount scheme, on-site childcare and a holiday play scheme. We hold four core values that guide our day-to-day work with patients, colleagues and stakeholders. These are: patient centred and safe, professional, responsive, and friendly.
The laboratory is well equipped and highly regarded by its users, with a track record of excellent performance. It has just undergone a positive UKAS surveillance visit and is MHRA compliant
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
- State Registration as Biomedical Scientist with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Post-graduate, post-registration training in a specialist area, leading to a completed specialist portfolio (or working towards)
Desirable
- Willing to pursue further qualifications.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands theoretical and practical laboratory procedures within the department.
- Ability to work within all areas of the department.
- Understands quality control / quality assurance procedures
- Evidence of continuing professional development to demonstrate specialist knowledge
Experience
Essential
- At least two years' experience as an HCPC registered biomedical scientist.
- Detailed working knowledge of laboratory information and management computer system.
- Problem solving
- Working knowledge of standard IT packages
Desirable
- Exhibit competency to work alone during a shift
Skills
Essential
- Possess highly developed technical skills and be adept at all laboratory procedures.
- Ability to operate / troubleshoot complex laboratory equipment and interpret results
- Competent at training other staff
- Ability to organise own workload and that of subordinate staff
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable
- Give presentations as part of laboratory training programme
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual
- Ability to use initiative
- Ability to concentrate for long periods at technically demanding procedures
- Willingness to work flexibly
Others
Essential
- Show an understanding of Health & Safety requirements, including COSHH regulations
- Demonstrate an understanding of UKAS requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
- State Registration as Biomedical Scientist with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Post-graduate, post-registration training in a specialist area, leading to a completed specialist portfolio (or working towards)
Desirable
- Willing to pursue further qualifications.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands theoretical and practical laboratory procedures within the department.
- Ability to work within all areas of the department.
- Understands quality control / quality assurance procedures
- Evidence of continuing professional development to demonstrate specialist knowledge
Experience
Essential
- At least two years' experience as an HCPC registered biomedical scientist.
- Detailed working knowledge of laboratory information and management computer system.
- Problem solving
- Working knowledge of standard IT packages
Desirable
- Exhibit competency to work alone during a shift
Skills
Essential
- Possess highly developed technical skills and be adept at all laboratory procedures.
- Ability to operate / troubleshoot complex laboratory equipment and interpret results
- Competent at training other staff
- Ability to organise own workload and that of subordinate staff
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable
- Give presentations as part of laboratory training programme
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual
- Ability to use initiative
- Ability to concentrate for long periods at technically demanding procedures
- Willingness to work flexibly
Others
Essential
- Show an understanding of Health & Safety requirements, including COSHH regulations
- Demonstrate an understanding of UKAS requirements
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).
