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Specialist Biomedical Scientist Haematology and Blood Transfusion

1 month ago


Basildon, United Kingdom iPP Analytics Limited Full time

Job summary

Weare seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Biomedical Scientist inHaematology and Transfusion to join our Blood Sciences team at our Basildon site.

PathologyFirst operates over three sites using a hub and spoke model. Our hub siteoffers a high throughput service for our non-urgent community work, andspecialist testing comprising factor assays, haemoglobinopathy screening andflow cytometry. Our two hospital laboratories at Southend and Basildon provideurgent testing for acute admissions and inpatients with a full hospitaltransfusion service, this includes serving the cardiothoracic centre atBasildon, and a substantial oncology and haemato-oncology workload. TheSouthend site boasts a biomedical scientist-led anticoagulant clinic. This rolewill involve rotating across the haematology and transfusion sections andacross sites. Our laboratories receive approximately FBC and coagulationsamples and 100K transfusion samples per year. The department is equipped withWerfen ACL-TOPs, Beckman Coulter DXHs, Ortho Visions and Bio-Rad D100s. Themain IT platform for all sites is Clinisys WinPath Enterprise.

Main duties of the job

Youwill need to be flexible to fit in with our multi-site, around the clock shiftpattern (unsocial shifts attract additional payments). The environment isfast-paced offering a one-hour turnaround time to acute users, two hours forinpatients and four hours for community requests. You will require specialisedknowledge and experience of laboratory techniques, analyser platforms andassociated equipment. As a specialist you will independently report blood filmsand identify atypical blood group antibodies. You will have a role in thetraining of less experienced employees, and you will be involved in qualitymanagement including auditing and document review. You will need to beconversant with the main laboratory information management system andmiddle-ware applications. We will consider sponsoring suitable employees on arelevant MSc course.

About us

SYNLAB UK& Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational healthproviders and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.

Weoperate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in ourworkforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believean inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retaindiverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performingworkforce.

Webelieve our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference tohealthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal developmentwhere scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skillsand build their careers through learning and development opportunities,coaching and clear career pathways.

SYNLAB UK& Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does notunlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected byapplicable UK employment law.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Participate in and assist with clinical trials, the development of new tests and research & validation of equipment ensuring at all times compliance 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. SYNLAB policies, MHRA, NHSCSP, HTA, HFEA, United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) and 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 clarity at 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 and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

At least 2 years relevant experience post HPC registration as a BMS with on-going specialist training

Qualifications

Essential

HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology with Hospital Transfusion Practice, or in Haematology only with separate BBTS certificate, or equivalent specialist qualifications

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