Job summary
Pathology at Wigan and Salford are currently seeking an experience Senior Biomedical Scientist to provide a high quality, responsive service for patient within the Salford and Wigan areas which include:
- Salford Royal Hospital, M6 8HD
- Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, WN1 2NN
Do you have the skills and experience to perform and supervise a range of diagnostics tests, as well as contribute to the development and implementation of new methods? If yes, then you might be the right person for the Biomedical Scientist role in the Haematology and Blood Transfusion department. The department is in the process of implementing a state of the art laboratory information management system and is currently also implementing state of the art analysers within the department.
Would you like to be part of a highly qualified team providing support for patients working in an integrated hospital and community service? If so, we would like to hear from you today!
The successful candidate will be a well-motivated team member who is able to prioritise and work on their own initiative with minimal supervision. The candidate must be able to demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills, a flexible approach and be capable of working accurately and efficiently under pressure.
Main duties of the job
- To manage and co-ordinate the day to day activities of a discrete section of the laboratory
- To participate fully in all technical work activities of the department by processing biomedical specimens requiring advanced and specialist technical knowledge.
- Analyses and interprets results; responsible for standard and quality of result
- Take the lead in maintaining the Audit Scheduled for both Haematology and Blood Transfusion at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary and Wrightington Hospital
About us
The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and well-being activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- At least 5 years' experience as a Biomedical Scientist.
- IBMS Accredited MSC (Master) or Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
Desirable
- Quality Management Qualification
- Evidence of recent Continuing Professional Development
- IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma in Haematology or Transfusion Science
Knowledge, Training, Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years' experience as a Biomedical Scientist.
- Experience in training and/or Quality Management.
- Experience of working effectively in a team
- Familiarity with ISO 15189 standards
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work under demanding circumstances and to deadlines.
- Knowledge of confidentiality issues.
- Good verbal communication
- Good organisational skills
- Basic understanding of computers and their applications
Desirable
- Ability to formulate and follow protocols accurately.
- Knowledge of confidentiality issues.
- Experience with a UKAS assessment
- Experience with evidence for an UKAS assessment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- At least 5 years' experience as a Biomedical Scientist.
- IBMS Accredited MSC (Master) or Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
Desirable
- Quality Management Qualification
- Evidence of recent Continuing Professional Development
- IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma in Haematology or Transfusion Science
Knowledge, Training, Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years' experience as a Biomedical Scientist.
- Experience in training and/or Quality Management.
- Experience of working effectively in a team
- Familiarity with ISO 15189 standards
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work under demanding circumstances and to deadlines.
- Knowledge of confidentiality issues.
- Good verbal communication
- Good organisational skills
- Basic understanding of computers and their applications
Desirable
- Ability to formulate and follow protocols accurately.
- Knowledge of confidentiality issues.
- Experience with a UKAS assessment
- Experience with evidence for an UKAS assessment
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).