Job summary
The Haematology department at Blackpool Victoria Hospital is seeking an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to work within our friendly, hard-working team. Applicants with a relevant accredited degree may also be considered in a trainee role. This is a development role, with progression to the role of Specialist BMS (band 6) possible upon being signed off as competent to participate in the out-of-hour shift rota.
If employed as a trainee BMS, you will paid at band 5 annex 21, equating to 75% of the top of the band 5 pay scale
As an HCPC registered band 5 BMS, you will be paid at the full band 5 entry grade rate, with progression to a specialist BMS band 6 post following suitable training and competency assessment to allow participation in the out of hours shift rota.
Reporting to the laboratory senior team, the successful candidate will be working between the Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Immunology laboratories. You will be required to ensure high-quality and timely analysis of patient blood samples, to aid in diagnosis and disease monitoring. The hours of work will initially be 9-5:15 Monday-Friday while training as a band5/trainee BMS, with the longer-term requirement of participating in the 24/7 out-of-hours shift rota as a specialist band 6 BMS.
Please note, this post is open to applications from internal and external applicants
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work in the context of the Objectives of the Pathology Directorate and the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The principal duty of the post holder will be to analyse, process and validate specialist investigations in Haematology, blood transfusion and immunology. Additional duties will be undertaken as directed by the Haematology Manager in consultation with the post holder.
About us
This post is open to internal and external applicants. Please contact the recruiting manager for any further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed description of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed description of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- IBMS Accredited BSc
- Commitment to CPD
Desirable
- Specialism in Haematology/BT
Experience
Essential
- Working as a member of a team in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in Haematology and/or Transfusion
- Experience of supervising/training staff
Skills and ability
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Computer literate (including pathology systems and Microsoft packages)
- Excellent attention to detail
- Able to work flexibly to meet the changing requirements of the service
Desirable
- Out of hours working and commitment to 24 hour working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- IBMS Accredited BSc
- Commitment to CPD
Desirable
- Specialism in Haematology/BT
Experience
Essential
- Working as a member of a team in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in Haematology and/or Transfusion
- Experience of supervising/training staff
Skills and ability
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Computer literate (including pathology systems and Microsoft packages)
- Excellent attention to detail
- Able to work flexibly to meet the changing requirements of the service
Desirable
- Out of hours working and commitment to 24 hour working
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
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pathology Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
Employer's website
https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
