Job summary
Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Fixed Term
Department: Blood Sciences - Haematology/Blood Transfusion
Band 6
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
An opportunity has arisen within this busy Pathology service to join the Blood Science (Haematology and Blood transfusion) team. You will be part of a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who deliver a high quality service that is responsive to patient requirements. Awareness of the requirements for compliance with the ISO15189 standards is a key requirement for this role.
We look to continually improve our services for our patients and are therefore looking for staff with the right attitude who will work with us to achieve this. We are looking for a competent and versatile person with an absolute attention to detail. The successful candidate must be HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist.
We are committed to the quality of service we provide our patients and users and have been awarded ISO 15189 accreditation for Haematology/Blood Transfusion(including screening requirements for haemoglobinopathies). The laboratory is also an IBMS training laboratory.
Interviews will be held on August 30th 2023. For further information contact Alison McEvoy, Haematology Operational Manager (alison.mcevoy@mkuh.nhs.uk) on 01908 995780 or Toyibat (Sewa) Joacquim-Runchi, Blood Transfusion Manager 01908 995832.
Main duties of the job
Pathology and Blood Sciences have had major investment in equipment and refurbishment with the implementation of a Sysmex XN9000 track (2016) with an upgraded staining platform SP50 (2023), Bio-Rad Variant II for Haemoglobinopathy screening (2019) and Ortho vision analysers (2017), ACL TOP 550 analysers for coagulation sample processing (2021) and two Cube 30 Touch analysers for ESR. (2021). The department also has a GeneXpert for FV Leiden/Prothrombin gene mutation detection.
We have committed leadership who engage our staff, listen to innovative ideas, and involve our people in the challenges and improvements that our organisation faces. Continuing professional and personal development is encouraged and supported.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working Relationships
- To practice speciality within a managed environment.
- To work both independently and as part of a departmental team.
- To attend departmental, directorate and other meetings as required.
- To attend specialist external training and educational courses when required, i.e. advanced instrument troubleshooting and repair etc.
Knowledge and Experience
- Post holder must have a BSc in Biomedical Science or an equivalent qualification and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Must have a minimum of 3 years experience in the role of Biomedical Scientist in Haematology, Blood Transfusion or Blood Sciences.
- Biomedical Scientists who have been registered by Completion of the Certificate of Competence Registration Portfolio must complete the Specialist Portfolio within a minimum period of 2 years to demonstrate the knowledge and to evidence the required competencies.
Main Responsibilities
- To organise your daily duties in the provision of a quality service
- To undertake all activity appropriate to the role to support the Pathology Quality Management System.
- To use experience, knowledge and judgement to make decisions on laboratory results. To interpret complex multifactorial results and take appropriate actions in line with laboratory and National policies and procedures. E.g. Authorisation of results, ordering relevant follow up procedures, adding technical and approved clinically relevant comments, referring results for clinical interpretation or opinion, proactively informing a clinician of clinically significant results.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working Relationships
- To practice speciality within a managed environment.
- To work both independently and as part of a departmental team.
- To attend departmental, directorate and other meetings as required.
- To attend specialist external training and educational courses when required, i.e. advanced instrument troubleshooting and repair etc.
Knowledge and Experience
- Post holder must have a BSc in Biomedical Science or an equivalent qualification and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Must have a minimum of 3 years experience in the role of Biomedical Scientist in Haematology, Blood Transfusion or Blood Sciences.
- Biomedical Scientists who have been registered by Completion of the Certificate of Competence Registration Portfolio must complete the Specialist Portfolio within a minimum period of 2 years to demonstrate the knowledge and to evidence the required competencies.
Main Responsibilities
- To organise your daily duties in the provision of a quality service
- To undertake all activity appropriate to the role to support the Pathology Quality Management System.
- To use experience, knowledge and judgement to make decisions on laboratory results. To interpret complex multifactorial results and take appropriate actions in line with laboratory and National policies and procedures. E.g. Authorisation of results, ordering relevant follow up procedures, adding technical and approved clinically relevant comments, referring results for clinical interpretation or opinion, proactively informing a clinician of clinically significant results.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Health and Safety considerations
- HCPC State Registration
- Specialist Portfolio or equivalent.
- Evidence of relevant continued professional development.
- Understanding of Quality Assurance.
- Understanding of QMS and accreditation standards (ISO 15189)
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements (BSQR & GMP)
Desirable
- Certificate of advanced training or competence e.g. parasitology, BBTS
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Specialist BMS in Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratory
- Participation in out of hours service.
Desirable
- Instrument maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
- Participation in the evaluation of new analysers/ analyses.
- Awareness of wider NHS/Pathology initiatives.
Skills
Essential
- Effective team worker.
- Analyser maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
- Good communication and organizational skills
Desirable
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Flexible approach
- IT literate.
- Forward thinking
Communication
Essential
- Good communication skills including a clear command of written and spoken English.
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Ability to work under pressure individually or as part of a team and to adhere to analytical turnaround times and manage conflicting demands.
- Capable of working independently on the out of hours rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Health and Safety considerations
- HCPC State Registration
- Specialist Portfolio or equivalent.
- Evidence of relevant continued professional development.
- Understanding of Quality Assurance.
- Understanding of QMS and accreditation standards (ISO 15189)
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements (BSQR & GMP)
Desirable
- Certificate of advanced training or competence e.g. parasitology, BBTS
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Specialist BMS in Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratory
- Participation in out of hours service.
Desirable
- Instrument maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
- Participation in the evaluation of new analysers/ analyses.
- Awareness of wider NHS/Pathology initiatives.
Skills
Essential
- Effective team worker.
- Analyser maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
- Good communication and organizational skills
Desirable
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Flexible approach
- IT literate.
- Forward thinking
Communication
Essential
- Good communication skills including a clear command of written and spoken English.
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Ability to work under pressure individually or as part of a team and to adhere to analytical turnaround times and manage conflicting demands.
- Capable of working independently on the out of hours rota.
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).
