Job summary
Part time HAEMATOLOGY SENIOR BMS
BLOOD SCIENCES (AfC Band 7) plus OOH premium
19.5 hours per week - Wed-Fri 9-5.30pm PERMANENT
We are looking for a motivated and innovative Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly and hardworking team. The post holder will act as a Senior Biomedical Scientist (BMS) in the Haematology department at Stepping Hill hospital . A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is essential.
The post is predominantly working core hours however to support the 24/7 OOH rota there may be occasions when OOH working is necessary. The post is based at Stepping Hill hospital only.
Main duties of the job
The Senior BMS will be responsible for the daily deployment and supervision of staff and the operations of a departmental section. The post holder will act as the Lead Training officer in Haematology and provide advice on technical issues, undertake coordinating duties for the section and department. The department also runs the Anticoagulation clinic service for the Trust thus previous experience in Anticoagulation and expertise in the field will be an advantage.
The Senior BMS will work closely with the Technical Head of Haematology & Blood Bank and other Blood Sciences senior staff to develop the service to best meet the requirements of our users, ISO 15189:2022 standards, MHRA regulations, and uphold the IBMS training status. This department offers training and development opportunities for the right candidates to further develop their skills and ambition. The successful candidate will be state registered with Health Care Professions Council. They will have completed the IBMS specialist portfolio in Haematology and Transfusion Practice or equivalent and possess an appropriate MSc. They will have at least 4 years post registration experience working in a NHS Haematology , Anticoagulation/Coagulation, and Transfusion department ideally including laboratory automation.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department is UKAS accredited and an IBMS accredited training laboratory.
We are fully automated with a Siemens Advia 2120s, ACL TOP 550, Ortho Vision, and Menarini 9210 Resolution analyzers. In addition there is automated ESR analysis and a Siemens Hematek slide stainer.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £21.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department is UKAS accredited and an IBMS accredited training laboratory.
We are fully automated with a Siemens Advia 2120s, ACL TOP 550, Ortho Vision, and Menarini 9210 Resolution analyzers. In addition there is automated ESR analysis and a Siemens Hematek slide stainer.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £21.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Education & qualifications
Essential
- MSC in Haematology
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- IBMS certificate in Quality ISO15189
- Evidence of CPD certificate. i e NEQAS meetings haemostasis
- Training qualification -training for trainers.
- fellowship IBMS.
- management qualification or relevant experience.
Experience.
Essential
- 4+ years experience in discipline specific lab to MSC level or equivalent.
Desirable
- Experience in performing ISO15189 audits
- Experience working in Anticoagulation
- Experience in signing off portfolios registration of specialist
- Experience in HR issues
- Proven supervisory ormanagement experience.
- experience in performing appraisals
- experience in datix and incident management
Skills & abilities.
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and patients
- Able to build and maintain working relationships with others
- Able to offer encouragement and support to others to foster both personal and professional development
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to plan and organise work effectively to achieve agreed objectives
- Able to adapt and develop new ideas to improve the level of service provided
- A willingness to take on extra responsibilities to develop the service
Desirable
- Good negotiating and leadership skills
- Good written, verbal, numeracy and IT skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Knowledge of laboratory computer system
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Stock rotation and management
Knowledge
Essential
- Computer literate - word processing and data processing
- A wide knowledge of current methodology and developments in one or more blood sciences discipline
- A wide knowledge of current developments in Biomedical Sciences
- A wide knowledge of current developments in the NHS
- A wide knowledge of ISO15189 standards
Desirable
- A wide knowledge of current developments in the NHS
- An appreciation of local issues
- Knowledge and use of document control system
Person Specification
Education & qualifications
Essential
- MSC in Haematology
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- IBMS certificate in Quality ISO15189
- Evidence of CPD certificate. i e NEQAS meetings haemostasis
- Training qualification -training for trainers.
- fellowship IBMS.
- management qualification or relevant experience.
Experience.
Essential
- 4+ years experience in discipline specific lab to MSC level or equivalent.
Desirable
- Experience in performing ISO15189 audits
- Experience working in Anticoagulation
- Experience in signing off portfolios registration of specialist
- Experience in HR issues
- Proven supervisory ormanagement experience.
- experience in performing appraisals
- experience in datix and incident management
Skills & abilities.
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and patients
- Able to build and maintain working relationships with others
- Able to offer encouragement and support to others to foster both personal and professional development
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to plan and organise work effectively to achieve agreed objectives
- Able to adapt and develop new ideas to improve the level of service provided
- A willingness to take on extra responsibilities to develop the service
Desirable
- Good negotiating and leadership skills
- Good written, verbal, numeracy and IT skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Knowledge of laboratory computer system
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Stock rotation and management
Knowledge
Essential
- Computer literate - word processing and data processing
- A wide knowledge of current methodology and developments in one or more blood sciences discipline
- A wide knowledge of current developments in Biomedical Sciences
- A wide knowledge of current developments in the NHS
- A wide knowledge of ISO15189 standards
Desirable
- A wide knowledge of current developments in the NHS
- An appreciation of local issues
- Knowledge and use of document control system
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).
