Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity within our department of Haematology at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells for Senior Biomedical Scientist (BMS). Applications are invited from suitably experienced, committed, highly motivated, quality driven, and enthusiastic individuals who will support the Head Biomedical Scientist mainly in the provision of high-quality haematology diagnostic service, and further developing the section to facilitate the Continuous Improvement activities across the department.
MTW has two hospitals, one in Pembury (on outskirts of Tunbridge Wells) and one in Maidstone, with good road and rail connections to London and the South-East Coast. We offer a £5000 welcome incentive for those relocating into the region. The successful applicant may be required to work at just one or both sites, as dictated by service needs. The department is ISO 15189:2012 and MHRA accredited, and has IBMS certification for portfolio training.
Main duties of the job
You should be FIBMS, HCPC-registered, with a minimum of 2 years post specialist portfolio experience, and can demonstrate an appropriate skill in haematology automation. You will be responsible for performing a wide range of duties including supervising/ managing running of routine haematology laboratory. The role will involve close collaboration with users of the service, and referral laboratories to manage tasks and help to evolve a risk-based development in the section. You will also have experience/knowledge of Quality Management Systems, standards (ISO15189) and the Clinical Laboratory accreditation process.
The department is well equipped with Beckman Coulter (flow cytometry), Sysmex (haematology), Werfen (coagulation), and Sebia (capillary electrophoresis) analysers. The department has implemented a fully compliant working time directive shift system. The successful candidate might be expected to participate in the shift system, if required for shift cover, once deemed competent.
Applications may be closed earlier depending on the number of applications, so please don't delay in applying if you are interested. Informal visits are encouraged.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 500,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
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We are passionate in supporting our staff to develop and have great opportunities for career progression. We take equality and diversity seriously and seek to empower all diverse groups within our trust. We seek to develop a culture where diversity in all its forms is celebrated. We are committed to ensuring that women are empowered to work at all levels of management and that working patterns are as flexible as possible giving all members of staff opportunity to flourish in using their skills for our patients. We work across our trust to enable those who consider themselves to have a disability both visible and invisible to have access to all they need to thrive in their work environment. We work hard to embed an inclusive and accepting culture for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and non-binary staff. We have 78 nationalities working in our trust and we are proud of this. We are active in embracing the ethnic and cultural diversity in our trust. We work to empower people with any protected characteristic to have opportunities to work in an environment that helps them to contribute to the best of their ability, recognising and valuing the unique contributions each of us brings for best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to supporting the delivery of the Equality Act with zero tolerance for any discrimination, harassment or victimisation of applicants and staff with these protected characteristics. MTW also has active Disability, LGBT+ and Cultural Ethnic Minorities Networks to bring staff together and in act positive change!
Job description
Job responsibilities
We would encourage all employees working for the NHS that you keep yourself protected against COVID-19. Please follow the link below to find out more information and to book your COVID-19 vaccine today
Book or manage a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
We are passionate in supporting our staff to develop and have great opportunities for career progression. We take equality and diversity seriously and seek to empower all diverse groups within our trust. We seek to develop a culture where diversity in all its forms is celebrated. We are committed to ensuring that women are empowered to work at all levels of management and that working patterns are as flexible as possible giving all members of staff opportunity to flourish in using their skills for our patients. We work across our trust to enable those who consider themselves to have a disability both visible and invisible to have access to all they need to thrive in their work environment. We work hard to embed an inclusive and accepting culture for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and non-binary staff. We have 78 nationalities working in our trust and we are proud of this. We are active in embracing the ethnic and cultural diversity in our trust. We work to empower people with any protected characteristic to have opportunities to work in an environment that helps them to contribute to the best of their ability, recognising and valuing the unique contributions each of us brings for best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to supporting the delivery of the Equality Act with zero tolerance for any discrimination, harassment or victimisation of applicants and staff with these protected characteristics. MTW also has active Disability, LGBT+ and Cultural Ethnic Minorities Networks to bring staff together and in act positive change!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
- MSc Biomedical Science (or related subject)
- Current State Registration (Healthcare Professions Council) as Biomedical Scientist
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
- Evidence of managerial training/ qualification
- Specialist qualification in haematology
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in Haematology laboratory at least 5 years post HCPC registration (or minimum 2 years post specialist portfolio completion).
- Evidence of experience of accreditation process against ISO15189:2012 standards/relevant accreditation body
- Expert knowledge and experience of morphology, specialist coagulation, and other specialist areas within Haematology
- Experience of writing/ reviewing SOPs in line with local or national guidelines
Desirable
- Human Resource management experience
- Full participation in out-of-hours service (including lone working) in an NHS laboratory
Skills
Essential
- Methodical with effective organisational skills in the workplace. Able to prioritise workload to work effectively under pressure.
- Command of written and verbal English
Desirable
- Project management skills management
- Human Resource management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
- MSc Biomedical Science (or related subject)
- Current State Registration (Healthcare Professions Council) as Biomedical Scientist
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
- Evidence of managerial training/ qualification
- Specialist qualification in haematology
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in Haematology laboratory at least 5 years post HCPC registration (or minimum 2 years post specialist portfolio completion).
- Evidence of experience of accreditation process against ISO15189:2012 standards/relevant accreditation body
- Expert knowledge and experience of morphology, specialist coagulation, and other specialist areas within Haematology
- Experience of writing/ reviewing SOPs in line with local or national guidelines
Desirable
- Human Resource management experience
- Full participation in out-of-hours service (including lone working) in an NHS laboratory
Skills
Essential
- Methodical with effective organisational skills in the workplace. Able to prioritise workload to work effectively under pressure.
- Command of written and verbal English
Desirable
- Project management skills management
- Human Resource management skills
Additional information
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).
