Band 6 - EQA Scientist, UK NEQAS BTLP

5 days ago

Watford, United Kingdom West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

UK NEQAS Blood Transfusion and Laboratory Practice (BTLP) is seeking an EQA Scientist, and we strongly encourage applications from Biomedical Scientists (BMSs) competent in transfusion testing.

This role is ideal for BMS professionals with hands-on transfusion testing experience and familiarity with a range of laboratory transfusion technologies and troubleshooting skills.

Our Transfusion team is a close-knit group of six, primarily with BMS backgrounds, working within a larger unit of around 30 colleagues, which also includes UK NEQAS Haematology.

You'll have opportunities to attend transfusion conferences, keeping up to date with developments in the field.

We are based in a modern, custom-designed facility in Croxley Business Park, Watford, with amenities such as an on-site gym, childcare facilities, free parking, and a shuttle service from local train stations.

Main duties of the job

Laboratory work is phasic and depends on the needs of the service from day to day; approximately half your time will be spent in the laboratory and the other half in the office. Training will be provided in all aspects of EQA.

The normal hours for this post are hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:30, however, part-time working of at least 30 hours per week would be considered.

UK NEQAS BTLP is a small team, and all members are expected to contribute to planning, laboratory work, and troubleshooting.

The post requires an ability to adapt to changes at short notice and to work closely within a team to find solutions to problems in a collaborative way to meet deadlines.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

The main duties of this post are:

Leading in the laboratory testing of exercise material including blood grouping, antibody screening and identification, antibody titration, phenotyping, and acid elution and flow cytometry for FMH. Leading in preparation and bottling of Blood Transfusion Survey material. Contributes to data analysis and drafting of reports. Provide advice and information to participants. Participating in exercise and schedule planning. Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential

Biomedical Science degree or equivalent professional qualification. HCPC registration.

Desirable

Postgraduate diploma or specialist training or other equivalent qualification or experience.

Knowledge:

Essential

Knowledge of blood group serology, demonstrating an understanding of different techniques in use and the reactivity and clinical significance of red cell antibodies. Knowledge of the wider aspects of current transfusion laboratory practice. An understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times.

Desirable

Specialist knowledge of the role of EQA as part of quality assurance. Broad theoretical and practical knowledge of transfusion testing and transfusion medicine.

Experience:

Essential

Practical experience in one or more manual blood group serology systems. Basic experience with word-processing and spreadsheet applications.

Desirable

Practical experience of several blood grouping techniques including different IAT technologies and automation. Experience in blood component manipulation.

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