Job summary
Applications are invited for a full time HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist in Haematology and Blood transfusion.
Candidates will need to be enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities supported by scientific knowledge. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to support individual and team working is essential. All these skills and attributes are in line with the Trust's Right Care Behaviours.
The post is a cross-site role, and the successful applicant would be expected to work across both Airedale and Bradford sites when needed.
The departments are well equipped, including Sysmex XN 9000 tracked system at AGH, Sysmex 3000 at BRI, ACL TOP 550's, Genexpert DX system, (AGH) Alifax Test1 analysers. The Transfusion departments are fully automated with 2 Ortho Visions and electronic issue of blood products.
The department operates a 24/7 service utilising including an out of hours system in which you will be required to fully participate.
Opportunities for further study and CPD are strongly supported and is approved for training by the IBMS.
The successful candidate will be employed directly by Airedale NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a team of skilled Biomedical Scientists within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion department to provide a high quality pathology service.
The post holder will assist in carrying out the routine work of the Department in order to meet departmental and organisational objectives. To follow Departmental Standard Operating Procedures and to supervise and assist in the training of new and junior staff, including Laboratory Support staff.
Full details of the job role can be found in the attached job description and person specification.
About us
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT), Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (ANHSFT) and Harrogate General Hospital (HGH) are high-performing Trusts providing acute and specialist outreach services for local people. BTHFT, ANHSFT and HGH have formed a joint venture, Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP (IPS) to provide pathology services to the three organisations and other local healthcare providers.
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (ANHSFT) and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT) are both high-performing Trusts providing acute and specialist outreach services for local people.
Our staff surveys tell us that we are one of the best trusts to work for in the country. Staff benefits include a children's day nursery and subsidised restaurant facilities at AGH. On the BRI site staff benefits include a children's day nursery, restaurant facilities and staff gymnasium facility, there is a Marks and Spencer's minimart and a Costa.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Holds HCPC State Registration
- BSc Biomedical Science or equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of profession body such as IBMS
Experience
Essential
- Discipline specific experience and knowledge
- Evidence of Continuous Profession Development
- Experience of Pathology IT systems
- Experience of Pathology Quality management systems
Desirable
- Experience of working in a NHS Haematology/ Blood Transfusion laboratory
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to supervise junior staff and monitor performance. Also assist in their training.
- Emotionally resilient able to deal with information or specimens of a distressing nature.
Other
Essential
- Ability to take part in working rotas including overnight on-call, weekends and bank holidays
- Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Holds HCPC State Registration
- BSc Biomedical Science or equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of profession body such as IBMS
Experience
Essential
- Discipline specific experience and knowledge
- Evidence of Continuous Profession Development
- Experience of Pathology IT systems
- Experience of Pathology Quality management systems
Desirable
- Experience of working in a NHS Haematology/ Blood Transfusion laboratory
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to supervise junior staff and monitor performance. Also assist in their training.
- Emotionally resilient able to deal with information or specimens of a distressing nature.
Other
Essential
- Ability to take part in working rotas including overnight on-call, weekends and bank holidays
- Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the service
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).
