Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced suitably qualified HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our dynamic workforce as an Advanced Senior BMS within the Transfusion Laboratories of Blood Sciences at the Royal Liverpool University and Aintree University Hospitals sites of Liverpool Clinical Laboratories. This is a very busy department dedicated to providing the highest quality patient centred service. The department operates 24 hours, is well equipped with modern automation and processes more than 470000 samples per annum.
The post holder's role includes contributing to the laboratory as an experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist in the provision of a high-quality cost effective clinical and laboratory service and the development of the service in line with Departmental objectives. The successful candidate will have a proven track record and detailed knowledge of theoretical and practical Transfusion procedures, together with experience in the supervision and management of staff.
The post holder will work mainly core hours, with participation on the Band 7 out of hours rota.
The department is UKAS ISO 15189:2012 accredited. It is also accredited by the HCPC/IBMS as a training laboratory for the Certificate of Competency and the Specialist and Generic Portfolios. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a very busy department dedicated to providing the highest quality patient care.
Main duties of the job
They will take part in training and competency assessment of both scientific and clinical staff, perform staff appraisals, and assist the Laboratory Manager in data collection, stock management and quality management duties. They will take a lead in the day to day organisation of the laboratory, prioritise work and manage a challenging workload. They should be able to work on their own initiative, demonstrating good interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills. They will write, review and implement standard operating procedures, maintain quality assurance standards and train all grades of staff and will be directly involved in service development and modernisation. They will have HR responsibilities appropriate to their role and will be directly involved with appropriate responsibilities for achieving and maintaining laboratory standards such as UKAS ISO: 15189:2012.
The post holder will work mainly core hours, with participation on the Band 7 out of hours rota.
The department is UKAS ISO 15189:2012 accredited. It is also accredited by the HCPC/IBMS as a training laboratory for the Certificate of Competency and the Specialist and Generic Portfolios. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a very busy department dedicated to providing the highest quality patient care.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
The post holders role includes contributing to the laboratory as an experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist in the provision of a high quality cost effective clinical and laboratory service and the development of the service in line with Departmental objectives. The successful candidate will have a proven track record and detailed knowledge of theoretical and practical Haematology procedures, together with experience in the supervision and management of staff.
Key responsibilities
Provide timely and accurate results using the appropriate automated and manual processes.
Provide routine and specialist haematology and transfusion analyses, validation, interpretation and reporting of results.
Maintain complex analytical equipment.
Requisition and maintain blood stock levels.
Authorise and issue compatible blood and pharmaceutical products to patients.
Supervise, teach, advise and inform all grades of staff.
Comply with HCPC Standards of Proficiency and Conduct.
Main Tasks include those associated with:
Knowledge and Personal Development
Communication and Relationships
Scientific and Technical
Resources
Research and Development
Supervisory Responsibilities
Out Of Hours service
For more details, please see full Job Description
TL.BM.R0158 for Deputy Routine Haematology Laboratory Manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
The post holders role includes contributing to the laboratory as an experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist in the provision of a high quality cost effective clinical and laboratory service and the development of the service in line with Departmental objectives. The successful candidate will have a proven track record and detailed knowledge of theoretical and practical Haematology procedures, together with experience in the supervision and management of staff.
Key responsibilities
Provide timely and accurate results using the appropriate automated and manual processes.
Provide routine and specialist haematology and transfusion analyses, validation, interpretation and reporting of results.
Maintain complex analytical equipment.
Requisition and maintain blood stock levels.
Authorise and issue compatible blood and pharmaceutical products to patients.
Supervise, teach, advise and inform all grades of staff.
Comply with HCPC Standards of Proficiency and Conduct.
Main Tasks include those associated with:
Knowledge and Personal Development
Communication and Relationships
Scientific and Technical
Resources
Research and Development
Supervisory Responsibilities
Out Of Hours service
For more details, please see full Job Description
TL.BM.R0158 for Deputy Routine Haematology Laboratory Manager
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
- HCPC registered
- Up to date CPD Record
- Willingness to undertake study at Master's degree level (if necessary)
Desirable
- One or more of following: MSc in Biomedical Sciences / haematology / Transfusion (IBMS accredited), Fellowship of IBMS by examination in Blood Transfusion or Transfusion Science. MSc or FIBMS in another discipline in conjunction with IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma in Transfusion Science, Or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience in Haematology.
- Demonstrable post registration experience in Haematology
Desirable
- Out of hours working in a medical laboratory
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills
- Numerate
- IT and keyboard skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Health & Safety awareness
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
- HCPC registered
- Up to date CPD Record
- Willingness to undertake study at Master's degree level (if necessary)
Desirable
- One or more of following: MSc in Biomedical Sciences / haematology / Transfusion (IBMS accredited), Fellowship of IBMS by examination in Blood Transfusion or Transfusion Science. MSc or FIBMS in another discipline in conjunction with IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma in Transfusion Science, Or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience in Haematology.
- Demonstrable post registration experience in Haematology
Desirable
- Out of hours working in a medical laboratory
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills
- Numerate
- IT and keyboard skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Health & Safety awareness
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).
