Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology & Blood Transfusion

Job summary

Looking for a rewarding career by the coast? Join our friendly and forward-thinking Haematology team at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Based mainly at Worthing Hospital, with support to Chichester's St Richard's site, you'll enjoy the work-life balance of living in two of the South East's most desirable coastal towns. Worthing offers a vibrant coastal lifestyle, with a wide choice of cafs, restaurants, and shops, all set against the backdrop of a beautiful beach. The seafront and surrounding countryside encourage an active, healthy work-life balance - perfect for those who enjoy running, cycling, water sports, or simply unwinding by the sea. We offer a supportive environment, excellent development opportunities, and access to well-equipped labs. Our current platforms include Abbott Alinity Hq and Hs, Tosoh G11, Werfen ACL Tops, Ortho Vision, and StarrSed. We also provide haemoglobinopathy screening for the west of the Trust. We welcome HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists, including those working towards their IBMS Specialist Portfolio (Band 6 awarded upon completion). Our department is ISO 15189 accredited and IBMS approved for training. The laboratory is implementing a shift system during 2025/26 which the post holder will be expected to participate in. Help shape the future of diagnostics at UHSussex -- where innovation, learning, and community thrive.

Main duties of the job

Once trained you will be expected to; o work to standards dictated to by Good Manufacturing practice, (GMP) and UKAS 15181 and 17025.o use all available IT, and LIMSo answer the phone and handle clinical enquirers passing to more senior staff as required,o maintain the day to day operation of the department by performing preventative routine daily and weekly maintenance, cleaning equipment, running Quality Assurance, partaking in External Quality Assurance, and re validating (re verification) of equipment once repaired or after Engineer preventative maintenance.o monitoring stock levels across sites,o maintaining a clean and tidy department as described to by GMP.o Accepting deliverieso Arranging for transfer of items and confirmation of send/receipt across sites.o maintaining your training recordso monitoring temperatures of our monitored and temperature controlled equipment and department area's by using Tutela and local procedures.o reporting all Non-conformance on our Quality Management System using Q Pulse.

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.

Candidate Information Pack

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Rd, Worthing

Worthing/Chichester

BN11 2DH

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Rd, Worthing

Worthing/Chichester

BN11 2DH

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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