Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology and Blood Transfusion

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 22 January 2025

Job summary

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has re-designed its Pathology services with new state-of-the art equipment and new laboratory, and with a new Lab Info Management System being installed later this year. An opportunity for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist within the field of Haematology and Blood Transfusion is now available.

The post holder will be highly skilled in the use of the latest techniques and complex instrumentation alongside more traditional manual methods of investigation. The individual will be expected to apply professional judgement and utilise specialist skills and knowledge to provide a timely result service to the clinician. The individual will be committed to formally maintaining their specialist skills and knowledge by appropriate training and self-education.

The post holder will enjoy supporting the development and training of registered BMS and associate practitioner colleagues and play an active role in maintaining high standards of quality management, as well as taking a lead role in a specific responsibility commensurate with a band 6 role.

Main duties of the job

We provide a 24/7 diagnostic service andwe can offerfull timehours covering day, evening, night and weekends.

If you have the qualifications and experience and wish to develop your knowledge and skills in haematology and blood science, we are waiting to hear from you.

About us

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Date posted

09 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

251-FCSS0990-BIOSC

Job locations

Royal Hampshire county Hospital

Romsey Road

Winchester

SO22 5DG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent
  • State registration with the Health Professions Council
  • Evidence of a Continuing Personal Development Programme
  • Experience in UK Haematology lab

Desirable

  • Membership of an other professional body

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of Haematology and transfusion, acquired by lab experience and IBMS registration portfolio.
  • Working in a diagnostic laboratory at Specialist BMS level.
  • Out of Hours Shift Working

Desirable

  • Lone working

Training

Essential

  • IBMS specialist portfolio in Haematology and transfusion

Desirable

  • advanced training in relevant field
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent
  • State registration with the Health Professions Council
  • Evidence of a Continuing Personal Development Programme
  • Experience in UK Haematology lab

Desirable

  • Membership of an other professional body

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of Haematology and transfusion, acquired by lab experience and IBMS registration portfolio.
  • Working in a diagnostic laboratory at Specialist BMS level.
  • Out of Hours Shift Working

Desirable

  • Lone working

Training

Essential

  • IBMS specialist portfolio in Haematology and transfusion

Desirable

  • advanced training in relevant field

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Hampshire county Hospital

Romsey Road

Winchester

SO22 5DG


Employer's website

https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Hampshire county Hospital

Romsey Road

Winchester

SO22 5DG


Employer's website

https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Blood Sciences Operational Manager

Wayne Brown

wayne.brown@hhft.nhs.uk

01962824467

Date posted

09 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

251-FCSS0990-BIOSC

Job locations

Royal Hampshire county Hospital

Romsey Road

Winchester

SO22 5DG


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