Job summary
Coagulation at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust forms a major part of the Haematology department within the Laboratory Medicine directorate, with a reputation both nationally and internationally for it's quality service, repertoire of tests performed and experience both laboratory-based and clinical.
With departments based at both the Royal Hallamshire (RHH) and the Northern General Hospitals (NGH) we provide diagnostic and support services to inpatients, outpatients and General Practitioner patients in Sheffield and surrounding areas, and specialist services to national users.
Currently we have a vacancy for a 0.4 WTE (15 hours) Senior Biomedical Scientist to be responsible for platelet function testing in both bleeding and thrombotic disorders, including Anti Platelet factor 4 related disorders such as HIT, VITT and AV-VITT.
The successful applicant will be expected to participate in the 24/7 service provision on completion of relevant competencies/training, as well as contribution to extended core working as defined in AFC terms.
Main duties of the job
To be accountable for own professional actions and work independently for long periods of time without direct supervision.
Work as required in the various sections/sub-sections in the department to ensure the maintenance of the accuracy and integrity of the diagnostic testing process.
Assist in the preparation of work rotas, schedules and staff rotation in consultation with other Advanced Biomedical Scientists.
Possess and develop high levels of specialist knowledge and skill to enable interpretation of a range of complex patient investigations and performance of complex analytical procedures.
Work to Quality Management principles and constantly seek to improve the quality of every element of the service provided and as such will:Perform regular service auditsAssist with Clinical audits andActively look for new methods and tests and work with management to push these forward
Interpret and report results (including those obtained by other laboratory staff) and determine the relevant follow up actions to take, this is complex and sensitive information that must be accurate and may have medico-legal implications, it will include:Entry of results (including those generated by others) into the LaboratoryInformationManagement SystemSome authorisation of both normal and abnormal resultsOrdering further laboratory proceduresAdding technical and clinically relevant comments
About us
Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Specialist coagulation services include investigations of Haemophilia and allied disorders, Thrombophilia, Antiphospholipid antibodies, platelet function and ADAMTS-13. The Specialist sections of Coagulation are currently centralised at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. The Department is equipped with Sysmex CN6000 analysers on a GLP track for coagulation, ACL TOP from IL for thrombophilia testing in addition to a number of other analysers including Chronolog platelet function equipment. The department is fully UKAS accredited to ISO 15189 standards. The RHH Coagulation laboratory operates a 24/7 coagulation service including specialist coagulation testing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered biomedical scientist
- Post graduate qualification equating to Master's level in a relevant subject such as FIBMS (Haematology) or MSc (eg Pathological Sciences or equivalent) or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma (Haematology), or equivalent evidence of extended practice.
- IBMS Specialist portfolio (Haematology) or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- Further Management training.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in a UKAS accredited coagulation Laboratory
- Experience in Audit procedures.
- Experience with a wide range of Coagulation techniques.
Desirable
- Involvement in managing staff and workload.
- Experience in application and monitoring of UKAS standards.
- Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, QPulse, LIMS etc)
- Ability to Lead a Team
- Effective Communication skills, written and oral
- Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach
- Ability to motivate oneself and other staff
Desirable
- Ability to deliver new services
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to complete and maintain Mandatory training and required laboratory competences
- Ability to plan, prioritise and allocate work and work under pressure.
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team
- Prepared to work flexibly including participation in weekend and evening work and out of hours rota as required
- Commitment to Providing 8am-8pm service and weekend out-of- hours work.
- Have good hand eye coordination to perform complex analytical procedures.
- Commitment to 24/7 working if required
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered biomedical scientist
- Post graduate qualification equating to Master's level in a relevant subject such as FIBMS (Haematology) or MSc (eg Pathological Sciences or equivalent) or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma (Haematology), or equivalent evidence of extended practice.
- IBMS Specialist portfolio (Haematology) or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- Further Management training.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in a UKAS accredited coagulation Laboratory
- Experience in Audit procedures.
- Experience with a wide range of Coagulation techniques.
Desirable
- Involvement in managing staff and workload.
- Experience in application and monitoring of UKAS standards.
- Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, QPulse, LIMS etc)
- Ability to Lead a Team
- Effective Communication skills, written and oral
- Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach
- Ability to motivate oneself and other staff
Desirable
- Ability to deliver new services
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to complete and maintain Mandatory training and required laboratory competences
- Ability to plan, prioritise and allocate work and work under pressure.
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team
- Prepared to work flexibly including participation in weekend and evening work and out of hours rota as required
- Commitment to Providing 8am-8pm service and weekend out-of- hours work.
- Have good hand eye coordination to perform complex analytical procedures.
- Commitment to 24/7 working if required
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).
