Job summary
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Applications are invited for a Senior Biomedical Scientist post within the Blood Transfusion Laboratory.
Oxford is a large Tertiary Teaching Hospital with a Trauma Centre, a Cancer Centre and a wide variety of Specialist Services several of whom have their own unique Transfusion requirements.
Main duties of the job
Senior Biomedical Scientist (Blood Transfusion)
Applications are invited for a Senior Biomedical Scientist post within the Blood Transfusion Laboratory.
Blood Transfusion is fully automated with Immucor Neo and Echo automation. The Trust has full electronic blood transfusion system including for sample collection and bedside administration of blood components. We also use integrated clinician electronic ordering and electronic remote issue of red cells on all sites.
Applications are invited from well-motivated Biomedical Scientists for a Senior Biomedical Scientist post
The post will mainly be based at the Oxford Hospitals (John Radcliffe and Churchill) but ability to travel to the Horton site (Banbury) will be necessary. A flexible approach to working hours would be an advantage.
The role will support blood transfusion across a large hospital trust being mainly based at the JRH and includes provision of blood products for a busy major trauma centre. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the development and leadership in a busy 24/7 automated laboratory supporting developments as required.
For further details or to arrange an informal visit please contact Ms J Staves on 01865 220334 or 572824 or email Julie.staves@ouh.nhs.uk
About us
The Department of Laboratory Haematology is spread across 4 sites at 3 hospitals in Oxford and Banbury.
The Oxford University Hospital Haematology has a more diverse range of testing being carried out than many other Hospitals. The Department is UKAS 15189 and HCPC accredited.in Oxford and Banbury.
Oxford has a higher than average commitment to Research both as a stand alone institution and in collaboration with the NHSBT with multiple papers produced and the right candidate would be able to contribute.
The candidate must be HCPC registered as a Biomedical or Clinical Scientist. The department undertakes a high volume of testing, processing over 70,000 group and screens, and issuing some 40,000 blood products and components annually.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To supervise/organise staff/work within section/area of expertise, ensuring work is completed within acceptable timescales and coordinates the training of all levels of staff within the section.
To perform, analyse, interpret, document and report both routine and highly complex laboratory investigations of a highly specialised nature commensurate with the professional grade that will impact directly on patient care.
Provision of blood components and products to patients as per there clinical requirements to include stock management.
The postholder will exercise autonomy within professional and managerialboundaries and will be required to verify and validate completed work.
To liaise/cooperate with the Blood safety team, hospital clinicians other healthcare professionals, suppliers/manufacturers and their agents, patients and their representatives.
Participate in the strategic development of the section and deputise for their line manager in their absence.
Provide supervisory cross cover in related sections of the laboratory when required, maintaining competency in these sections.
The work may include some weekend, and evening duties, which requires a flexible approach to the hours of employment subject to terms and conditions
Job description
Job responsibilities
To supervise/organise staff/work within section/area of expertise, ensuring work is completed within acceptable timescales and coordinates the training of all levels of staff within the section.
To perform, analyse, interpret, document and report both routine and highly complex laboratory investigations of a highly specialised nature commensurate with the professional grade that will impact directly on patient care.
Provision of blood components and products to patients as per there clinical requirements to include stock management.
The postholder will exercise autonomy within professional and managerialboundaries and will be required to verify and validate completed work.
To liaise/cooperate with the Blood safety team, hospital clinicians other healthcare professionals, suppliers/manufacturers and their agents, patients and their representatives.
Participate in the strategic development of the section and deputise for their line manager in their absence.
Provide supervisory cross cover in related sections of the laboratory when required, maintaining competency in these sections.
The work may include some weekend, and evening duties, which requires a flexible approach to the hours of employment subject to terms and conditions
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Health and Care Professions Council Registration
- Masters Level in Biomedical Science or equivalent demonstrable knowledge
Desirable
- Membership of professional bodies i.e. IBMS, BBTS
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the all basic techniques within Transfusion
- At least 3 years post registration laboratory experience as either a BMS or CS.
- Substantial demonstrable experience in all routine aspects of Blood Transfusion
Desirable
- Examples of internal/external presentation of scientific work
- Experience in a UK laboratory
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Health and Care Professions Council Registration
- Masters Level in Biomedical Science or equivalent demonstrable knowledge
Desirable
- Membership of professional bodies i.e. IBMS, BBTS
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the all basic techniques within Transfusion
- At least 3 years post registration laboratory experience as either a BMS or CS.
- Substantial demonstrable experience in all routine aspects of Blood Transfusion
Desirable
- Examples of internal/external presentation of scientific work
- Experience in a UK laboratory
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
John Radcliffe Hospital
Dept. of Haematology, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headey Way
Oxford
OX3 9DU
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
