Advanced (Senior) Biomedical Scientist - Blood Transfusion (Band 7)
4 weeks ago
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Haematology and Blood Transfusion department as an advanced (senior) Biomedical scientist in Blood Transfusion working alongside laboratory based Biomedical Scientists, Advanced Specialist Biomedical Scientists, Section managers, Cross-site technical leads, Consultant Haematologists, Clinical Directors and Pathology General Managers to drive improvements to service.
Applications are invited for the position of Advanced (senior) Biomedical Scientist Blood Transfusion.
The post is based at Airedale General Hospital in the Haematology and Blood Transfusion department however applicants will be required to work at any of the IPS laboratories as required. The successful candidate will play a senior role in maintaining the quality management system at AGH.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an experienced HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist who has the skills to provide continuity to the QMS, ensuring that the high standards already established within the department are maintained. To be considered for the role you must be suitably qualified (see Person Specification) and have significant discipline specific experience and knowledge in Blood Transfusion and Quality Management. The post holder must be willing and able to participate in working rotas including day shifts, night shifts, weekend long days, bank holidays, early shifts and late shifts to meet the needs of the service. The successful candidate will be expected to lead the department to maintain common policies and procedures within the IPS QMS. Candidates will need to be enthusiastic, well- motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities supported by scientific knowledge. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to support individual and team working is essential. All of these skills and attributes are in line with the Trust's Right Care Behaviours.
The Haematology/Transfusion department hosts Sysmex XN auto-analysers, ACL-TOP 550 coagulation analysers, Alifax/Alifax roller ESR analysers & Ortho Vision blood transfusion analysers.
The department offers multiple training opportunities and continual professional development opportunities. We are passionate about developing our staff in order for them to fulfil their potential.
About us
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT), Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (ANHSFT) and Harrogate General Hospital (HGH) are high-performing Trusts providing acute and specialist outreach services for local people.
BTHFT, ANHSFT and HGH have formed a joint venture, Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP (IPS) to provide pathology services to the three organisations and other local healthcare providers.
The trust offers staff benefits include a children's day nursery, restaurant facilities and staff gymnasium facility, there is a Marks and Spencer's minimart and Costa on site at Bradford Royal Infirmary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Holds HCPC State Registration as Biomedical Scientist BSc Biomedical Science degree or equivalent. IBMS Specialist Diploma in either Haematology with Hospital Transfusion Practice or Transfusion Science or BBTS Specialist Certificate in Transfusion. MSc in blood transfusion Science or equivalent qualification or experience ( at least 5 years Haematology/Transfusion senior Biomedical Scientist laboratory experience). Relevant post graduate qualification conducive with Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science Status.
Desirable
Membership of profession body such as IBMS Holds a General Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
Significant discipline specific experience and knowledge including understanding of the BSQR's and BCSH guidelines pertinent to provision of a blood transfusion service. Experience of working within an NHS Blood Transfusion laboratory. Experience of Routine testing in transfusion science Evidence of Continuous Profession Development. Experience of Pathology IT systems. Experience of Pathology Quality management systems. Experience of training and competency assessment of blood transfusion staff. Experience of implementing new techniques and technologies. Experience of writing/ reviewing SOPs in line with local or national guidelines.
Desirable
Experience of specialist testing in transfusion science Human Resource management experience and skills
Knowledge
Essential
Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS' Effective verbal and written communication skills. Methodical with effective organisational skills in the workplace. Able to prioritise workload to work effectively under pressure. Able to work to high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to supervise and train junior staff. Ability to work well within a team. Ability to work independently and use initiative. Emotionally resilient able to deal with information or specimens of a distressing nature. High degree of manual dexterity to perform complex laboratory techniques. Able to prioritise laboratory work and individual workloads. Able to work under pressure. Excellent analytical and judgement skills.
Other
Essential
Be able to paticipate in working rotas including night shifts, weekend long days, bank holidays, early and late shifts when required by the service. Ability to adhere to policies, procedures and standards Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the service-
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