Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic band 6 Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly and dedicated Blood Sciences team at Chelsea and Westminister Hospital. NWLP operates as a hub and spoke model for the provision of pathology services, with Chelsea and Westminister operating as one of the spoke sites.
You will be working with new, state of the art analysers including Abbott Alinity HQ Haematology analysers, Stago StarMax2 Haemostasis analysers, Alifax ESR Technology, and BioRad IH1000 Blood Grouping analyser.
Applications are sought from self-motivating individuals who are currently registered with the HCPC. A minimum of 2 years post registration experience in a Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratory is required. Completion of the Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science Practice and/or the IBMS Specialist Diploma will be essential. You should also demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills in addition to possessing competent IT skills.
We are committed to your personal and professional development and you will have opportunities to fulfil your potential with NWLP. Applicants must have a desire to learn and develop within our busy laboratories.
For further information or request a visit to the lab, please contact Dionne Browne dionne.browne1@nhs.net 020 331 55206 or Lorna Toward lorna.toward@nhs.net 020 3315 5155
Main duties of the job
The post holder's main duties include:
Validation and verification of complex Blood Sciences pathology reports,
Preparation and provision of blood and blood components to clinicians who have prescribed transfusion care of their patients.
Maintaining complex analytical equipment,
Morphology and malaria screening.
Perform group and antibody check on ANC patients at booking and 28 weeks,
Participate in the Quality Management System as directed by the Senior BMS.
About us
Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
NWLP Induction
The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.
For 2023, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
- Monday 13 May 2024
- Monday 3 June 2024
- Monday 1 July 2024
- Monday 5 August 2024
- Monday 2 Sept 2024
- Monday 7 October 2024
- Monday 4 November 2024
- Monday 2 December 2024
Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in a biological science which is acceptable by Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)/ Health Professions Council (HPC) for Registration
- HCPC Registration
- Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent in relevant discipline
Skills
Essential
- Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
- Timely accurate working. Methodical.
- Numerate Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
- Ability to show flexibility by performing multiple tasks
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a large busy laboratory
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in a biological science which is acceptable by Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)/ Health Professions Council (HPC) for Registration
- HCPC Registration
- Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent in relevant discipline
Skills
Essential
- Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
- Timely accurate working. Methodical.
- Numerate Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
- Ability to show flexibility by performing multiple tasks
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a large busy laboratory
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).
