Job summary
Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Haematology and Blood Transfusion
Step into a world where breath-taking scenery unfolds, where safety and inclusivity thrive and where miles of sandy beaches beckon during warm summers and mild winters.
Jersey is a unique place to live and work and being a Biomedical Scientist in Jersey is different. As a crown dependency, we are an Island nation which includes our own healthcare Service. And it is a service on the move. With our patients and health professionals at the centre of all we do, as a Biomedical Scientist you have more time to deliver your role and we give more time to you, for your development and wellbeing.
Every day, our dedicated team takes immense pride in their work, delivering exceptional care of the highest calibre to our Island community.
The Biomedical Scientist taking that role will have the opportunity to work day shifts in blood transfusion and haematology for a period of 12 months.
Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) specialist diploma in haematology with hospital transfusion practice or equivalent is a requirement however we may consider aplications without specialist portfolio in haematology or blood transfusion if experince demonstrated. HCPC registration is a requirement.
Main duties of the job
Perform a range of specialist haematology and transfusion laboratory analyses on patients and donors blood samples, giving advice on appropriate techniques, to guide and contribute to clinical diagnoses, treatments and the evaluation of the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions. Prioritise work, using personal knowledge and experience, to meet urgent clinical need and agreed turnaround times, contributing to cancer treatment targets, transfusion best practice, disease reduction and health promotion, and hospital bed occupancy management.
Take personal ownership of scientific decisions that impact on patient care, alone or often leading a small team, by reporting blood films, issuing compatible blood components and products, or investigating malignant, haemostatic, parasitic or other haematological conditions, to enable prompt and appropriate patient treatment. Troubleshoot instrumentation and procedures, resolving technical nonconformities, ensuring laboratory work meets pre-agreed quality acceptance criteria.
About us
At Health and Care Jersey, were not just delivering healthcare - were shaping the future of health and wellbeing for over 100,000 Islanders and visitors. Our dedicated team of over 2,000 professionals provides essential care across 30+ diverse departments, offering a wide range of specialist services from acute and emergency care to community and preventative health initiatives.With state-of-the-art facilities like the brand-new Enid Quenault Health and Wellbeing Centre and exciting plans to modernise our healthcare infrastructure, this is a great time to join us. Whether you're providing frontline patient care, supporting health initiatives in the community, or contributing to vital mental health and social services, your work will make a meaningful impact on people's lives every day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Apply specialist scientific knowledge, methods and advanced technology to the investigation of
blood samples, to guide the clinical diagnosis and management of disease, protecting the health of
islanders.
Take on the lead role for a specific area of responsibility, such as coordination of IT systems, health
and safety, audit, supplier management or introduction and verification of a new scientific
technique, facilitating an effective structure of management and delegation.
Network with other professionals at all levels, sometimes coordinating with off-island consultants, to
give advice on guidelines and techniques, appropriate specimens and examinations, to manage
users expectations and to give laboratory results.
Coordinate and monitor internal and external quality assurance scheme reports, participate in
internal audit and contribute to external accreditation, giving assurance to service users that the
quality of laboratory work can be relied upon.
Educate, train and assess the competence of less experienced employees in detailed laboratory
processes and scientific principles, and take responsibility for own continuing professional
development so as to engender a culture of career-long learning.
Lead on the writing and review of specialist procedures and other documents, keep accurate
records of scientific investigations, and participate in verification and control of procedural change,
to demonstrate commitment to quality and assurance.
Assess and minimise clinical risk to ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
Apply specialist scientific knowledge, methods and advanced technology to the investigation of
blood samples, to guide the clinical diagnosis and management of disease, protecting the health of
islanders.
Take on the lead role for a specific area of responsibility, such as coordination of IT systems, health
and safety, audit, supplier management or introduction and verification of a new scientific
technique, facilitating an effective structure of management and delegation.
Network with other professionals at all levels, sometimes coordinating with off-island consultants, to
give advice on guidelines and techniques, appropriate specimens and examinations, to manage
users expectations and to give laboratory results.
Coordinate and monitor internal and external quality assurance scheme reports, participate in
internal audit and contribute to external accreditation, giving assurance to service users that the
quality of laboratory work can be relied upon.
Educate, train and assess the competence of less experienced employees in detailed laboratory
processes and scientific principles, and take responsibility for own continuing professional
development so as to engender a culture of career-long learning.
Lead on the writing and review of specialist procedures and other documents, keep accurate
records of scientific investigations, and participate in verification and control of procedural change,
to demonstrate commitment to quality and assurance.
Assess and minimise clinical risk to ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) specialist
- diploma in blood sciences or equivalent post graduate diploma level
- qualification or equivalent experience.
- BSc(hons) in biomedical science, accredited by the IBMS or equivalent
- qualification accepted by the IBMS.
- IBMS certificate of competence, or legacy equivalent (e.g. CPSM
- logbook)
- Registered with the HCPC and the Jersey Care Commission as a
- biomedical scientist
Desirable
- British Blood Transfusion Society certificate in blood group serology or
- equivalent
- Health and safety qualification or certificate
- Relevant information technology qualification or certificate
- Job-related mandatory training in health and safety, data security and
- safeguarding
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner in a relevant
- specialist setting, acquired over approximately three years in a medical
- laboratory, of which, approximately two years is in the relevant speciality
- Evidence of continuing professional development that conforms to HCPC
- standards
Desirable
- Experience in blood donor testing and blood component manufacturing
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) specialist
- diploma in blood sciences or equivalent post graduate diploma level
- qualification or equivalent experience.
- BSc(hons) in biomedical science, accredited by the IBMS or equivalent
- qualification accepted by the IBMS.
- IBMS certificate of competence, or legacy equivalent (e.g. CPSM
- logbook)
- Registered with the HCPC and the Jersey Care Commission as a
- biomedical scientist
Desirable
- British Blood Transfusion Society certificate in blood group serology or
- equivalent
- Health and safety qualification or certificate
- Relevant information technology qualification or certificate
- Job-related mandatory training in health and safety, data security and
- safeguarding
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner in a relevant
- specialist setting, acquired over approximately three years in a medical
- laboratory, of which, approximately two years is in the relevant speciality
- Evidence of continuing professional development that conforms to HCPC
- standards
Desirable
- Experience in blood donor testing and blood component manufacturing
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).