Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Biomedical Scientist role in the Haematology & Blood Transfusion department across Stoke Mandeville and Wycombe hospitals.
The successful candidate will be the section lead for Automated Haematology and as such applications are invited from HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with excellent knowledge in Haematology, Coagulation & Blood Transfusion. Candidates would ideally have some personnel management experience.
The department uses Sysmex analysers in Haematology and Coagulation and Ortho Vision analysers in Transfusion and. Equipment is standardised across both sites.
We deliver a 24 hour service and you would be expected to work a shift pattern to support provision of this service.
Main duties of the job
- Deputise for Lead BMS during periods of absence.
- Assist with the day-to-day supervision and performance of the Routine Haematology Department.
- Assist in the teaching and training of all technical aspects of Haematology, with specific responsibility for the supervision of basic and post-basic qualification project work.
- Assist with the general maintenance, calibration and quality control of automated, semi-automated equipment in Haematology and the installation, integration andmonitoring of new equipment and technologies.
- Assist with the authorisation of completed work for printing of reports, initiating further investigation as and when appropriate, and bringing to the attention of medical staff such results which require clinical judgement and comment, with specific responsibility for routine Haematology results.
- Participate in staff appraisals of BMS, Trainee BMS, AP and MLA staff and assist in development of PDP.
- Contribute to the Blood Sciences Quality Management system under guidance of the Lead and/or Head BMS.
- Contribute to the general management function of the Haematology and Blood Transfusion department.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Education, Qualification & Training
Essential
- Registration with the Healthcare Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist
- A Biomedical Science degree or equivalent
- MSc or Specialist diploma in Haematology with Automated Haematology experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
Experience
Essential
- Worked within a diagnostic lab, post registration
- Experience in a Blood Sciences laboratory
- Working knowledge of all blood sciences disciplines
- Knowledge of quality management systems/requirements
Desirable
- Experience of a UKAS assessment
- Leadership training undertaken
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of all disciplines of Blood Sciences, including Phlebotomy
- Good I.T. & Keyboard skills
- Knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures with experience of Health & Safety representative role.
- Experience with risk assessment techniques
- Knowledge of Quality Management software packages.
- Ability to train staff at all levels and to monitor competency requirements
- Clear understanding of ISO 15189:2022 standards
- Organisational skills to run a laboratory section and trouble shoot problems.
- Excellent communication skills at all levels.
- Evidence of setting targets professional/personal and following to completion
- Ability to work across disciplines and to liaise closely with counterparts
- Diplomatic and assertive
- Good communicator. Able to take the lead role but also with good strengths in a team situation.
- Able to communicate at the most senior levels, imparting controversial and highly complex information.
- Computer keyboard skills & use of Microsoft Office suite.
Special circumstances
Essential
- Able to travel to other sites
- Must be willing to participate in the out of hours rota across both sites
Person Specification
Education, Qualification & Training
Essential
- Registration with the Healthcare Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist
- A Biomedical Science degree or equivalent
- MSc or Specialist diploma in Haematology with Automated Haematology experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
Experience
Essential
- Worked within a diagnostic lab, post registration
- Experience in a Blood Sciences laboratory
- Working knowledge of all blood sciences disciplines
- Knowledge of quality management systems/requirements
Desirable
- Experience of a UKAS assessment
- Leadership training undertaken
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of all disciplines of Blood Sciences, including Phlebotomy
- Good I.T. & Keyboard skills
- Knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures with experience of Health & Safety representative role.
- Experience with risk assessment techniques
- Knowledge of Quality Management software packages.
- Ability to train staff at all levels and to monitor competency requirements
- Clear understanding of ISO 15189:2022 standards
- Organisational skills to run a laboratory section and trouble shoot problems.
- Excellent communication skills at all levels.
- Evidence of setting targets professional/personal and following to completion
- Ability to work across disciplines and to liaise closely with counterparts
- Diplomatic and assertive
- Good communicator. Able to take the lead role but also with good strengths in a team situation.
- Able to communicate at the most senior levels, imparting controversial and highly complex information.
- Computer keyboard skills & use of Microsoft Office suite.
Special circumstances
Essential
- Able to travel to other sites
- Must be willing to participate in the out of hours rota across both sites
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).
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