Job summary
We
have an exciting opportunity for a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist with multi-disciplinary
expertise in Chemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion to join us on a full
time and permanent basis. We are seeking
individuals who are dedicated to providing a high-quality patient centric
service and are enthusiastic about mentoring and sharing their knowledge.
Job
Title Biomedical Scientist Blood
Sciences (Chemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion)
Location
Essential Services Laboratory at Yeovil
District Hospital
Hours 37.5 hours per week. Initially
this will be core (0900-1730) Monday to Friday, and once competency attained
additional shifts will include extended days, weekends and night shifts, with 225
hours worked over a 6 week period. Night shifts will attract an additional
enhanced shift payment.
At SYNLAB, we believe in nurturing a culture of well-being and ensuring our employees are supported both professionally and personally. We offer a Wellbeing Allowance worth up to £1500 per annum for our esteemed team members working in Band 2 - 6 roles.
In addition to a competitive pay structure, we offer a joining bonus of up to £10,000, relocation package and access to SYNLAB benefits scheme.
Main duties of the job
Our
team of Biomedical Scientists operate a 24/7 service working alongside
Associate Practitioner and Medical Laboratory Assistant colleagues. On site and
remote discipline specific support is available from Team Manager and Advanced
Practitioner colleagues who operate across the 3 SPS sites (two in Taunton and one
in Yeovil)
Your
main site of work will be the hospital based Essential Services laboratory
which retains a close working partnership with clinical colleagues. In addition
you will be part of a wider SPS which has an off-site Hub laboratory which takes
a leading technological approach with state of the art equipment and
organisation of workflow based on LEAN principles. SPS supports testing for the
local NHS Trust and primary care providers.
SYNLAB UK & Ireland have established
experience of working in partnership with the NHS to deliver and improve
pathology services through its existing pathology joint ventures - including
Southwest Pathology Services (SPS).
Our team at SPS have been
fundamental to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare in
Somerset for over a decade. We hold ISO15189 UKAS accreditation and are
an HCPC approved training Laboratory for both IBMS Registration and Specialist
Portfolios.
About us
SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals,
occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete
pathology offering.
We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected
in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We
believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and
retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing
workforce.
We believe our staff are vital to the principle of making a
positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of
continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and
resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and
development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways.
We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as
role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with staff and
stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback and suggestions.
We reserve the right to close any adverts once we
have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for
this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application,
please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.
SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities
employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or
condition protected by applicable UK employment law.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specific Responsibilities:
Assist and carry out duties as directed in the following areas:
Health &
safety
Audit
Training
Incident /
Exceptions Reporting
Quality Assurance /
Quality Control
Other Responsibilities:
Participate
in and assist with clinical trials, the development of new tests and research
& validation of equipment ensuringat all timescompliance with
all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and
local management policies and practices.
To
provide technical advice to clinical staff.
To
perform and interpret routine and specialist Biomedical investigations and to
participate daily in the scientific and technical activities of the
laboratory section under the supervision of senior staff.
Together
with Senior staff help ensure compliance with all policies as required by
regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management, including;
o
Clinical
Pathology Accreditation (CPA)
o
SouthwestPathology
Service policies and SOPs
o
MHRA
o
NHSCSP
o
HTA
o
HFEA
o Any other body in area of responsibility
Utilise
the laboratory LIMS, Q-Pulse quality monitoring system and other application
software according to authorised protocols including assisting in computer
data entry in all areas of the laboratory, document review, non-conformance
review and quality assurance processes.
Communicate
efficiently, courteously and with clarityat all times, whether face to
face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff
where appropriate. Matters being communicated may include complex
information and/or results.
Attend
and participate positively in laboratory and other meetings as directed by
Laboratory senior staff.
Communicate
efficiently, courteously and with clarityat all times, whether face to
face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff
where appropriate. Matters being communicated may include complex
information and/or results.
Attend
and participate positively in laboratory and other meetings as directed by
Laboratory senior staff.
As
directed by senior laboratory staff, plan and prioritise work allocations,
training plans, audits of both yourself and junior staff, responding
appropriately to the needs of routine and urgent activities.
Encourage
active participation in continuous professional development and support the
introduction of new technologies and / or systems by being a change advocate.
Report
all incidents and adverse events to senior staff.
Demonstrate
on going competency against training plans andparticipate positively in
CPD (continuous professional development) activities.
Other:
Be an ambassador for Diversity and
Inclusion.
Communicate and role model the
values and behaviours of SYNLAB.
Communicate efficiently,
courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or
electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate.
Undertake any other reasonable
duty, when requested to do so by an appropriate manager.
Demonstrate on going competency
against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuous
professional development) activities.
Complete all statutory, mandatory
and essential training within timeframes specified.
Safety:
Observe safety regulations and
attend mandatory fire, manual handling and other courses as required.
Report all incidents and adverse
events to managers and assist in the investigations of any incidents.
Participate in risk assessment
monitoring.
Ensure that the equipment within
area of work is maintained and operated as per SOPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specific Responsibilities:
Assist and carry out duties as directed in the following areas:
Health &
safety
Audit
Training
Incident /
Exceptions Reporting
Quality Assurance /
Quality Control
Other Responsibilities:
Participate
in and assist with clinical trials, the development of new tests and research
& validation of equipment ensuringat all timescompliance with
all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and
local management policies and practices.
To
provide technical advice to clinical staff.
To
perform and interpret routine and specialist Biomedical investigations and to
participate daily in the scientific and technical activities of the
laboratory section under the supervision of senior staff.
Together
with Senior staff help ensure compliance with all policies as required by
regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management, including;
o
Clinical
Pathology Accreditation (CPA)
o
SouthwestPathology
Service policies and SOPs
o
MHRA
o
NHSCSP
o
HTA
o
HFEA
o Any other body in area of responsibility
Utilise
the laboratory LIMS, Q-Pulse quality monitoring system and other application
software according to authorised protocols including assisting in computer
data entry in all areas of the laboratory, document review, non-conformance
review and quality assurance processes.
Communicate
efficiently, courteously and with clarityat all times, whether face to
face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff
where appropriate. Matters being communicated may include complex
information and/or results.
Attend
and participate positively in laboratory and other meetings as directed by
Laboratory senior staff.
Communicate
efficiently, courteously and with clarityat all times, whether face to
face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff
where appropriate. Matters being communicated may include complex
information and/or results.
Attend
and participate positively in laboratory and other meetings as directed by
Laboratory senior staff.
As
directed by senior laboratory staff, plan and prioritise work allocations,
training plans, audits of both yourself and junior staff, responding
appropriately to the needs of routine and urgent activities.
Encourage
active participation in continuous professional development and support the
introduction of new technologies and / or systems by being a change advocate.
Report
all incidents and adverse events to senior staff.
Demonstrate
on going competency against training plans andparticipate positively in
CPD (continuous professional development) activities.
Other:
Be an ambassador for Diversity and
Inclusion.
Communicate and role model the
values and behaviours of SYNLAB.
Communicate efficiently,
courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or
electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate.
Undertake any other reasonable
duty, when requested to do so by an appropriate manager.
Demonstrate on going competency
against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuous
professional development) activities.
Complete all statutory, mandatory
and essential training within timeframes specified.
Safety:
Observe safety regulations and
attend mandatory fire, manual handling and other courses as required.
Report all incidents and adverse
events to managers and assist in the investigations of any incidents.
Participate in risk assessment
monitoring.
Ensure that the equipment within
area of work is maintained and operated as per SOPs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC State Registration as a Biomedical Scientist with a Biomedical degree or equivalent and evidence of CPD.
- Experience to post graduate diploma level e.g.: Specialist portfolio, BBTS.
- At least 2 years post registration experience working in a Haematology and/ or Blood Transfusion section as a BMS with on-going specialist training.
-
- To commence employment as a Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist you must have your Specialist Portfolio in Haematology with (or without) Blood Transfusion or equivalent qualifications and experience which may include the BBTS Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science Practice.
- However, SPS are committed to support dedicated and engaged Band 5 applicants looking to complete a Specialist Portfolio. SPS offer automatic progression to Band 6 upon successful completion of the Specialist portfolio along with a retention bonus.
Experience
Essential
- Excellent working knowledge and experience working with automated Chemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion platforms, and proven ability to prioritise and manage own workload
- A good understanding of the clinical significance of results and ability to interpret and act upon the results you are producing in a lone working setting
- Confident to make decisions in line with guidelines and written procedures in order to support the care of critically ill patients, with particular reference to Major Haemorrhage and trauma
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC State Registration as a Biomedical Scientist with a Biomedical degree or equivalent and evidence of CPD.
- Experience to post graduate diploma level e.g.: Specialist portfolio, BBTS.
- At least 2 years post registration experience working in a Haematology and/ or Blood Transfusion section as a BMS with on-going specialist training.
-
- To commence employment as a Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist you must have your Specialist Portfolio in Haematology with (or without) Blood Transfusion or equivalent qualifications and experience which may include the BBTS Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science Practice.
- However, SPS are committed to support dedicated and engaged Band 5 applicants looking to complete a Specialist Portfolio. SPS offer automatic progression to Band 6 upon successful completion of the Specialist portfolio along with a retention bonus.
Experience
Essential
- Excellent working knowledge and experience working with automated Chemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion platforms, and proven ability to prioritise and manage own workload
- A good understanding of the clinical significance of results and ability to interpret and act upon the results you are producing in a lone working setting
- Confident to make decisions in line with guidelines and written procedures in order to support the care of critically ill patients, with particular reference to Major Haemorrhage and trauma
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
