Job summary
Haematology
& Morphology Training Lead (Specialist Biomedical Scientist) - Blood Science
Expected Shortlisting
Date
19/09/2024
Planned Interview
Date
26/09/2024
This
is a great time to join one of the largest Pathology departments in the
country, and in advance of moving to our new £30m Centre for Laboratory
Medicine building (on the St. Jamess University Hospital site) and new Acute
Hospital Laboratory (on the Leeds General Infirmary site), in early 2025.
The
Department of Blood Sciences is seeking to recruit an experienced Specialist
Biomedical Scientist in Haematology to coordinate and lead on all aspects of
haematology and morphology training for more junior members of staff, in
conjunction with the Training Manager and Haematology Service Lead. This role
is offered as full or part time, and there is no expectation of unsocial
hours working. We encourage all candidates to contact us to discuss this
opportunity and can offer informal visits to our laboratories for interested
candidates.
Please
note: The interview will be held in person as the selection process will
include a practical exercise related to the role.
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will work across Haematology as a Specialist Biomedical
Scientist and will have specific responsibility for delivering the morphology
training programme and for leading on the training of more junior members of
staff. In addition, the candidate will also support the department in
maintaining its ISO15189 accreditation status, collaborating with the
Clinical Haematology teams in the regional Oncology centre and the Leeds
Children's Hospital. This is a unique opportunity for the successful
candidate to gain wide ranging experience within a specialist centre, and to
share their passion for Haematology with the next generation of Biomedical
Scientists.
To
be considered, you must be registered with the HCPC and have significant
experience in Haematology and of blood film morphology. Experience of
coordinating or leading on training activity would be advantageous. If
registering with the HCPC on or after 2006, a completed IBMS Specialist
Portfolio in Haematology is an absolute requirement of this post.
About us
Our
Pathology services operate across two large university teaching hospitals in
the Leeds Metropolitan area with a population of around 2.3 million and
provide services both regionally and nationally. In addition to the new
laboratory projects, we are also working to deploy a West Yorkshire Association
of Acute Trusts (WYAAT) regional LIMS, and a new Managed Pathology Service
Contract. Construction on the new Leeds Children's Hospital is also about to
start, which will include all in-patient maternity and specialist neonatal
services to become the largest single site maternity centre in the UK.
The
successful candidate will be well supported by the wider scientific and
clinical teams. The Blood Sciences Department is accredited to ISO15189 and
by the IBMS as a training laboratory in both Clinical Biochemistry and
Haematology.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As
a specialist biomedical scientist you will be a fully competent member of the
department. Normally working as part of a team, you will be expected to
perform a wide range of specialist clinical technical investigations. At
other times you may be required to work alone and independently. Working in different
sections of the department you will have the knowledge and skills necessary
to contribute towards the provision of an accurate and timely service for
patients. You will be expected to apply professional judgements and
specialist skills to technically complex and sometimes difficult situations.
Within the team you may be required to organise the tasks of more junior
members of staff. You will be required to communicate highly complex
information, often related to patient management and care, to colleagues,
healthcare staff and other organisations.
You
will be required to attend MDT and other user meetings where appropriate.
Post holders will be involved in R&D and may lead projects, under
supervision, where appropriate.
The
post holder will assist in the day to day running of the haematology
laboratory, under supervision/delegation of the advanced biomedical
scientist. This will involve QC and EQA authorisation, training, risk and
incident assessment and investigation and HR procedures. The post holder will
be expected to have an awareness of budgets and resource responsibility, and
coordinate / lead on all aspects of haematology and morphology training for
more junior members of staff
In order to carry out the job sufficiently
and effectively you will have successfully studied for an accredited degree
in biomedical sciences, or other equivalent qualification acceptable to the
Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Institute of Biomedical
Science (IBMS). You will have developed a range of competencies and
specialist knowledge in all aspects of the discipline through extensive
practical experience, In addition, basic computer skills and use of various
laboratory and Trust based databases are essential to carry out your work.
The
post holder will have undertaken all mandatory training required for their
role and be willing to attend training to facilitate learning in areas such
as basic HR functions, appraisal, incident investigation etc.
For
full details, please refer to the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As
a specialist biomedical scientist you will be a fully competent member of the
department. Normally working as part of a team, you will be expected to
perform a wide range of specialist clinical technical investigations. At
other times you may be required to work alone and independently. Working in different
sections of the department you will have the knowledge and skills necessary
to contribute towards the provision of an accurate and timely service for
patients. You will be expected to apply professional judgements and
specialist skills to technically complex and sometimes difficult situations.
Within the team you may be required to organise the tasks of more junior
members of staff. You will be required to communicate highly complex
information, often related to patient management and care, to colleagues,
healthcare staff and other organisations.
You
will be required to attend MDT and other user meetings where appropriate.
Post holders will be involved in R&D and may lead projects, under
supervision, where appropriate.
The
post holder will assist in the day to day running of the haematology
laboratory, under supervision/delegation of the advanced biomedical
scientist. This will involve QC and EQA authorisation, training, risk and
incident assessment and investigation and HR procedures. The post holder will
be expected to have an awareness of budgets and resource responsibility, and
coordinate / lead on all aspects of haematology and morphology training for
more junior members of staff
In order to carry out the job sufficiently
and effectively you will have successfully studied for an accredited degree
in biomedical sciences, or other equivalent qualification acceptable to the
Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Institute of Biomedical
Science (IBMS). You will have developed a range of competencies and
specialist knowledge in all aspects of the discipline through extensive
practical experience, In addition, basic computer skills and use of various
laboratory and Trust based databases are essential to carry out your work.
The
post holder will have undertaken all mandatory training required for their
role and be willing to attend training to facilitate learning in areas such
as basic HR functions, appraisal, incident investigation etc.
For
full details, please refer to the attached job description.
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Willingness to undertake other formal study and in house training.
- Significant blood film morphology skills.
- Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
- Able to work in a team. Able to work independently.
- Knowledge of conventional IT software e.g. Microsoft Office.
- Flexible approach to work.
Desirable
- Teaching, training and mentorship skills
- Line management experience and leadership skills
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (or equivalent) suitable for HCPC registration purposes.
- HCPC registration
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology (2006 registration onwards) (or equivalent)
- Competence in a wide range of complex laboratory haematology procedures. Participation in relevant CPD schemes
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience within the speciality of Haematology
- Experience of LIMS / laboratory IT systems
- Proven ability to work unsupervised e.g. independently
Desirable
- Line management experience
- Teaching, training and/or mentorship experience
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Physically able to move around and work between sites
- Physically able to assist in movement of moderate loads
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Willingness to undertake other formal study and in house training.
- Significant blood film morphology skills.
- Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
- Able to work in a team. Able to work independently.
- Knowledge of conventional IT software e.g. Microsoft Office.
- Flexible approach to work.
Desirable
- Teaching, training and mentorship skills
- Line management experience and leadership skills
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (or equivalent) suitable for HCPC registration purposes.
- HCPC registration
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology (2006 registration onwards) (or equivalent)
- Competence in a wide range of complex laboratory haematology procedures. Participation in relevant CPD schemes
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience within the speciality of Haematology
- Experience of LIMS / laboratory IT systems
- Proven ability to work unsupervised e.g. independently
Desirable
- Line management experience
- Teaching, training and/or mentorship experience
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Physically able to move around and work between sites
- Physically able to assist in movement of moderate loads
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).
