Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist in Haematology and Blood Transfusion Blood Sciences at St Helier Hospital. The role involves rotation through routine and specialist sections in our very busy haematology, coagulation and blood transfusion laboratories.
Telepath LIMS is currently in use at ESTH , analysers include Sysmex XN and CN and Immucor BT analysers, but we are soon to change to Beckman Coulter DxH FBC analysers and ACL Top coagulation analysers
Currently we provide an out of hours service including extended day, weekend and night work after a period of suitable training, although this is subject to change in the near future
Main duties of the job
Background:
South West London Pathology is an award winning pathology partnership between four leading Hospital Trusts - St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Epsom and St Helier University Hospital Trust and Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
The Role:This post is based at St Helier Hospital Clinical Blood Sciences Laboratory (CBS) however the post holder may be required to work at any of the South West London Pathology sites as and when necessary.The St Helier Hospital CBS Laboratory operates an out of hours rotered system, providing cover to a busy A&E and acute services. The Laboratory is equipped with Sysmex XN, CN and Starsedd analysers for pre/post analytics Haematology and coagulation services, as well as Imumucor for automated Blood Transfusion services. The blood transfusion department delivers a wide range of pre-transfusion and antenatal investigations on site, and provides blood products to support trauma, surgical, renal and oncology patients.
The Specialist Biomedical Scientist role requires a motivated HCPC registered BMS seeking experience in a busy acute laboratory.Successful candidate will be expected to participate in the current out of hours shift system after suitable training.
Candidates who have applied in the past 3 months need not apply again.
Please also note that the vacancy may close early if a substantial amount of applications are received.
About us
St Helier Hospital is sited in South West London with public transport options nearby, including tube and bus services.
Find out more about South West London Pathology on our website
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role involves rotation through the sections of the laboratory (blood transfusion, haematology and coagulation) providing service for our busy acute hospital. You will be responsible for providing high quality results while maintaining the standards of the HCPC and ISO 15189. You will be involved in training colleagues, and expected to fully participate in the 24/7 rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role involves rotation through the sections of the laboratory (blood transfusion, haematology and coagulation) providing service for our busy acute hospital. You will be responsible for providing high quality results while maintaining the standards of the HCPC and ISO 15189. You will be involved in training colleagues, and expected to fully participate in the 24/7 rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
- HCPC Registration
- Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
- Excellent working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Knowledge of health and safety issues Experience of quality management systems
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Practical specialist analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
- Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
- Able to work as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
- Intermediate level of computer skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Use of enhanced
Other relevant requirements
Essential
- Participation and experience in out of hours working
- Supervisory experience
- Immucor and Sysmex analyser experience
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
- HCPC Registration
- Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
- Excellent working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Knowledge of health and safety issues Experience of quality management systems
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Practical specialist analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
- Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
- Able to work as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
- Intermediate level of computer skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Use of enhanced
Other relevant requirements
Essential
- Participation and experience in out of hours working
- Supervisory experience
- Immucor and Sysmex analyser experience
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
