Job summary
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We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed advanced Biomedical Scientist. This role will be working closely with the Head of Blood Transfusion in managing a skilled team of senior and advanced Biomedical scientists and support staff with responsibility for providing a comprehensive, high quality 24/7 Blood Transfusion service for University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH).
Our laboratory processes on average 85,000 group and screens per annum, and as a tertiary referral centre, you as part of your role will support the transfusion service to UCLH. This service is not limited to routine transfusion service provision, but captures the following areas- haemoglobinopathy services. TTP referral , Haematology -oncology , and foetal medicine- some of these services are the largest of it type in the U.K
Main duties of the job
This role is suited to a scientist who wants to develop their knowledge and hands on experience of complex transfusion science, in combination with the logistics of delivering services to a large group of hospitals. We operate an extensive network of remote issue fridges across the hospital footprints.
To meet the operational demands of the lab, you will need excellent interpersonal skills, be highly organised and able to delegate in order to keep operations running efficiently and effectively. There is significant amount of floor management in this role.
We are a team who are passionate about patient safety and quality. HSL 60 WSL is a licensed blood establishment, and a good working knowledge of GMP principles as the apply to blood transfusion services is important.
About us
**Sonic Healthcare**is an internationally renowned healthcare provider with a demonstrable track record of medical services across the world. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Sonic is an ASX Top 50 company that has grown to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers, specialising in pathology, radiology and primary care medical centres. We have operations in Australia, the USA, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and New Zealand.
Sonic Healthcare UKencompasses the two main entities in the UK, The Doctors Laboratory (TDL) and Health Services Laboratories (HSL). HSL is a partnership between The Doctors Laboratory (TDL), Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH). HSL was formed to provide pathology services to the NHS Trusts and has expanded further to provide services to other NHS Trusts. Over 2,600 staff work at Sonic Healthcare UK, primarily under the TDL or HSL banner.
Our purpose is to deliver medically-led diagnostics, innovation, value and long-term investment to healthcare. With our core laboratory based at The Halo Building in London WC1H 9AX, we also have an expanding site in Manchester as well as smaller hospital-based laboratories across the country. We maintain rigorously high standards of quality, whilst also delivering efficiencies to healthcare through careful workforce planning, pioneering technology and significant investment in infrastructure and IT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An experienced Biomedical Scientist to assist the Head of Blood Transfusion in managing a team
of staff in the department with responsibility for providing a comprehensive, high quality 24/7 Blood
Transfusion service to all HSL clients, in particular for UCLH as it holds Blood Establishment
Authorisation.
As a Blood Establishment, the department provides its own irradiated blood
products. The correct maintenance of the blood irradiator (in terms of both policies and procedures
and physical maintenance) to satisfy the requirements of MHRA and other regulatory bodies is a
crucial part of laboratory operations for which this post is responsible.
The post holder must use a combination of knowledge and skills to ensure that appropriate sample
testing and the issue of blood components and products are performed safely, accurately and in a
timely manner, for every patient and in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and
the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (BSQR) 2005.
The post is responsible for developing,
(undertaking when necessary) and advising on both routine and specialised haematological
investigations providing a Blood Transfusion support service. The post also carries a responsibility
of working with the Training and Development Senior BMS to ensure competency and training is
maintained to the required standard.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An experienced Biomedical Scientist to assist the Head of Blood Transfusion in managing a team
of staff in the department with responsibility for providing a comprehensive, high quality 24/7 Blood
Transfusion service to all HSL clients, in particular for UCLH as it holds Blood Establishment
Authorisation.
As a Blood Establishment, the department provides its own irradiated blood
products. The correct maintenance of the blood irradiator (in terms of both policies and procedures
and physical maintenance) to satisfy the requirements of MHRA and other regulatory bodies is a
crucial part of laboratory operations for which this post is responsible.
The post holder must use a combination of knowledge and skills to ensure that appropriate sample
testing and the issue of blood components and products are performed safely, accurately and in a
timely manner, for every patient and in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and
the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (BSQR) 2005.
The post is responsible for developing,
(undertaking when necessary) and advising on both routine and specialised haematological
investigations providing a Blood Transfusion support service. The post also carries a responsibility
of working with the Training and Development Senior BMS to ensure competency and training is
maintained to the required standard.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in pathology disciplines consistent with HCPC requirement.
- MSc or equivalent experience in a relevant subject.
- Current registration with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Specialist Diploma or equivalent experience in relevant discipline.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience of working to a laboratory Quality management System, and full working knowledge of MHRA requirements for a BT laboratory.
- Post-registration experience in a routine diagnostic/clinical laboratory and proficiency in relevant techniques.
- Experience of using a Laboratory Information System.
- Experience of supervising staff and of conducting appraisals.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to work accurately, neatly and efficiently. Attention to detail is very important.
- Ability to lead a team.
- Basic Keyboard skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels in English - both verbally and in writing.
- Use of laboratory equipment relevant to the specialty.
- Able to write and review SOPs
Desirable
- Experience of utilising statistical analysis
- software.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in pathology disciplines consistent with HCPC requirement.
- MSc or equivalent experience in a relevant subject.
- Current registration with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Specialist Diploma or equivalent experience in relevant discipline.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience of working to a laboratory Quality management System, and full working knowledge of MHRA requirements for a BT laboratory.
- Post-registration experience in a routine diagnostic/clinical laboratory and proficiency in relevant techniques.
- Experience of using a Laboratory Information System.
- Experience of supervising staff and of conducting appraisals.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to work accurately, neatly and efficiently. Attention to detail is very important.
- Ability to lead a team.
- Basic Keyboard skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels in English - both verbally and in writing.
- Use of laboratory equipment relevant to the specialty.
- Able to write and review SOPs
Desirable
- Experience of utilising statistical analysis
- software.
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).
