Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a substantive post (37.5 hours per week) Band 6 BMS Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the dynamic and evolving team within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion departments at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful applicant will be well-motivated enthusiastic HCPC registered BMS and must have the IBMS Specialist Portfolio or equivalent in Haematology and Blood Transfusion .
The department is IBMS approved for training and has UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will participate in the laboratory rotation through all sections of Haematology and Blood Transfusion and ensure that a quality service is being provided.
Good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills are required as is the ability to work flexibly. Previous experience of working in a UKAS accredited laboratory and experience of using a quality management system is required.
Following an appropriate period of training, the post holder will be required to participate in the out-of-hours service.
The department is well equipped using the following platforms, Horiba Yumizen H2500/H1500, Stago STA-R max, BioFlash, Sebia Capillarys 3, DS2, Immucor NEO IRIS and CliniSys WinPath.
The laboratory is currently in process of acquiring a new LIMS.
About us
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated organisation providing acute health care services from Torbay Hospital, community health services and adult social care healthcare services for a residential population of 375000 and an additional 100000 visitors in the holiday season.
The Haematology and Blood Transfusion department provides a comprehensive service for the Trust and the associated NHS Organisation's.
Torbay Hospital is situated in Torquay, part of the English Rivera, with spectacular scenery and some of the cleanest beaches in Britain. The unspoilt wilderness of the Dartmoor National Park is within easy reach.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Must have HCPC Registration
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio or equivalent
- oProven relevant post registration experience in a Haematology /Transfusion laboratory
- BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent
- Experience of a computerised Pathology System
- Experience of a high throughput laboratory
Desirable
- Recent Haematology & Blood Transfusion experience in an NHS laboratory
- Experience of Laboratory Accreditation to ISO15189:2012
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Must have HCPC Registration
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio or equivalent
- oProven relevant post registration experience in a Haematology /Transfusion laboratory
- BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent
- Experience of a computerised Pathology System
- Experience of a high throughput laboratory
Desirable
- Recent Haematology & Blood Transfusion experience in an NHS laboratory
- Experience of Laboratory Accreditation to ISO15189:2012
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
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).
