Job summary
We have
an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Haematology
and Blood Transfusion to join our dynamic Blood Sciences Department. You will
be required to work across our central laboratory at Stoke Mandeville Hospital
and our satellite site at Wycombe Hospital, with deployment to either location
as needed to support service delivery. You will support patient investigations
by preparing, storing, and using reagents and consumables appropriately,
performing manual laboratory procedures such as precision pipetting, reagent
preparation, and complex analytical testing.
Main duties of the job
As a
Specialist Biomedical Scientist, you will process and analyse patient samples
across one of the laboratorys four sub-sections on a rotational basis. You
will apply current scientific knowledge and advanced methodologies to ensure
accurate and reliable test results. You will safely and proficiently use
complex laboratory analysers, performing routine maintenance and performance
checks as required. Working as a valued member of the team, you will operate
with minimal supervision, deputising for senior staff when needed, and take
responsibility for designated areas within the department according to your
specialist expertise. Additionally, you will actively support and participate
in the laboratorys Quality Management System to maintain high standards of
practice and compliance.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Job description
Job responsibilities
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To calibrate, maintain, operate, and troubleshoot complex laboratory
hardware and software to ensure reliable performance.
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To authorise and release abnormal laboratory results, adding appropriate
technical comments and escalating clinically significant results to senior
staff or medical teams as required.
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To participate in audits, internal quality assurance programs, and
research and development activities as directed by Senior or Head Biomedical
Scientists.
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To support and train junior staff, trainees, and Associate Practitioners,
including mentoring, assessing competence, and deputising for senior staff when
needed.
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To manage departmental stock control, ensuring adequate levels of
chemicals, reagents, consumables, blood, and blood products, maintaining
accurate records, rotating stock appropriately, and using time-sensitive items
within their expiry dates to minimise waste.
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To
participate in out-of-hours duty rosters, making autonomous decisions while
working unsupervised to process urgent samples and maintain service delivery
24/7
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
To calibrate, maintain, operate, and troubleshoot complex laboratory
hardware and software to ensure reliable performance.
-
To authorise and release abnormal laboratory results, adding appropriate
technical comments and escalating clinically significant results to senior
staff or medical teams as required.
-
To participate in audits, internal quality assurance programs, and
research and development activities as directed by Senior or Head Biomedical
Scientists.
-
To support and train junior staff, trainees, and Associate Practitioners,
including mentoring, assessing competence, and deputising for senior staff when
needed.
-
To manage departmental stock control, ensuring adequate levels of
chemicals, reagents, consumables, blood, and blood products, maintaining
accurate records, rotating stock appropriately, and using time-sensitive items
within their expiry dates to minimise waste.
-
To
participate in out-of-hours duty rosters, making autonomous decisions while
working unsupervised to process urgent samples and maintain service delivery
24/7
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with Haematology/Blood Transfusion experience.
- Proficient with Sysmex, EPU, and Winpath Enterprise.
- Skilled in complex lab procedures and QC testing.
- Knowledge of stock management and lab safety.
- Committed to CPD and professional standards.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with Haematology/Blood Transfusion experience.
- Proficient with Sysmex, EPU, and Winpath Enterprise.
- Skilled in complex lab procedures and QC testing.
- Knowledge of stock management and lab safety.
- Committed to CPD and professional standards.
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).
