Biomedical Scientist Blood Sciences
Wye Valley NHS Trust
This job is now closed
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Wye Valley NHS Trust (WVT) for a Biomedical Scientist to join our Blood Sciences Department. We are looking for an enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist to work on rotation through our Clinical Chemistry, Immunology and Haematology sections to help us continue to deliver exceptional, high-quality integrated care to our patients.
The successful candidate will have:
- HCPC State Registration as a Biomedical Scientist or working towards registration
- A good understanding of a Blood Sciences Department
- Troubleshooting and problem solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
Training Opportunities
The Blood Sciences Department is committed to providing training opportunities to help staff to develop the skills and knowledge they require to excel in their career as a Biomedical Scientist. Opportunities include:
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio in a range of disciplines
- NHS Blood And Transplant Scientific Courses
- Anticoagulation Management
- BBTS Specialist Certification in Transfusion Science Practice
- IBMS Certificates of Expert Practice
- Barbara Bain Morphology update for Biomedical Scientists
- Range of NEQAS meetings and courses
- In house quality training including auditing and incident management
- IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma
- Variety of webinars in all areas of Biomedical Science
- MSc Modules
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for performing a range of scientific procedures on biological samples that contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases and to develop and maintain competency in all sections of the Blood Sciences Laboratory as required: Anticoagulation, Blood Transfusion, Clinical Chemistry, Haematology and Immunology.
A 24/7 service is provided for Blood Transfusion, Haematology and Clinical Chemistry. Therefore the post holder will be expected to fully participate in the extended core hours and shift system once competent.
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT and the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care wed want for our family and friends.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
The Trust encourages applications from people outside of the NHS and welcomes the valuable experiences and skills they can bring to the organisation.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time all the time.
Date posted
16 June 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year Per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
229-CS-5381080
Job locations
Hereford County Hospital
Hereford
HR1 2ER
Employer details
Employer name
Wye Valley NHS Trust
Address
Hereford County Hospital
Hereford
HR1 2ER
Employer's website
https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
