Job summary
*PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY*
Applications are invited for a HCPC Registered Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Haematology. The work site will predominantly be based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (Brighton). Work and support for the Princess Royal (Haywards Heath) site will be as and when required. Our current instrumentation includes: Sysmex, BD Biosciences, BioRad, Stago, Ortho Vision and StarrSed. We also provide haemoglobinopathy screening and immunophenotyping services.
You must have a Specialist IBMS Portfolio (or its predecessor, the CPSM/HPC logbook and oral examination). You must also have an MSc or equivalent qualification in the appropriate speciality and at least 4 years' continuous post Specialist Portfolio registration (or CPSM/HPC logbook) experience within a diagnostic NHS Haematology laboratory.
You would be expected to have experience in delivering training, analyser troubleshooting and Quality management systems. You must have good knowledge of blood film morphology and technical knowledge of Haematology analytical instruments, be confident in leading a team and have good communication skills. Experience in Haemoglobinopathy screening is advantageous. Evidence of competencies and knowledge will be required and will be assessed at interview.
The successful candidate is required to participate in the 24/7 shift working pattern after satisfying required competencies (including Coagulation and Blood Transfusion).
Main duties of the job
- Quality activities to maintain UKAS accreditation status
- Training and supervising of BMS and MLA staff and maintaining staff competency logs
- Managing staffing in the section
- Ensuring analysers are maintained correctly and undertaking any troubleshooting that is required; dealing with engineer visits for maintenance and repairs.
- Organising the section around planned and unplanned analytical down time
- Stock control and ordering of reagents and materials
Please read the attached job description and person specification for further details.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Quality activities to maintain UKAS accreditation status
- Training and supervising of BMS and MLA staff and maintaining staff competency logs
- Managing staffing in the section
- Ensuring analysers are maintained correctly and undertaking any troubleshooting that is required; dealing with engineer visits for maintenance and repairs.
- Organising the section around planned and unplanned analytical down time
- Stock control and ordering of reagents and materials
Please read the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Quality activities to maintain UKAS accreditation status
- Training and supervising of BMS and MLA staff and maintaining staff competency logs
- Managing staffing in the section
- Ensuring analysers are maintained correctly and undertaking any troubleshooting that is required; dealing with engineer visits for maintenance and repairs.
- Organising the section around planned and unplanned analytical down time
- Stock control and ordering of reagents and materials
Please read the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Person Specification
HCPC registration
Essential
- Must be HCPC registered with no fitness to practice concerns or limits to practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Must have completed the IBMS Specialist Diploma (or CPSM/HPC log book and oral exam)
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters of Science (MSc.) or equivalent higher level qualification in appropriate speciality
Desirable
- MSc. Biomedical Science or MSc. Haematology
Experience
Essential
- Must be working at band 6 or above with 4 years or more continuous experience post IBMS Specialist Diploma (or CPSM/HPC) in a UK NHS diagnostic laboratory. Higher scores for experience that meets requirements of job role/description. Evidence to demonstrate their skills/knowledge/CPD will be required at interview
- NHS Haematology laboratory experience is essential
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Person Specification
HCPC registration
Essential
- Must be HCPC registered with no fitness to practice concerns or limits to practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Must have completed the IBMS Specialist Diploma (or CPSM/HPC log book and oral exam)
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters of Science (MSc.) or equivalent higher level qualification in appropriate speciality
Desirable
- MSc. Biomedical Science or MSc. Haematology
Experience
Essential
- Must be working at band 6 or above with 4 years or more continuous experience post IBMS Specialist Diploma (or CPSM/HPC) in a UK NHS diagnostic laboratory. Higher scores for experience that meets requirements of job role/description. Evidence to demonstrate their skills/knowledge/CPD will be required at interview
- NHS Haematology laboratory experience is essential
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
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).
