University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Senior Biomedical Scientist in Blood Transfusion

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit Senior Biomedical Scientists in Blood Transfusion to join our team at UHBW! The successful applicant will be posted at Bristol Royal Infirmary, although virtual / telephone support may be required for Weston General Hospital transfusion laboratory.

The BRI blood transfusion service is a large and comprehensive service providing transfusion support for BMT patients and the Fetal Medicine Unit, as well as supporting the Bristol Therapeutic Apheresis Services and Regional Haemostasis services. The laboratory also provides specialist paediatric transfusion support for the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. We provide expert training, which is unique across the region. We work closely with the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centres' Haematology team, we support trials and carry out innovation and development projects; staff are encouraged to present and publish their work.

UHBW laboratories teach Haematologists, Clinical and Biomedical Scientists, Medical Laboratory Assistants, Visiting students and other staff.

The successful applicant will have HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist and a Masters degree in a relevant science subject or equivalent.

This is an opportunity to join our friendly laboratory that provide excellent training and further studying opportunities for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

  • Responsible for managing a team of Biomedical Scientists and support workers to deliver a fit-for-purpose Blood Transfusion Laboratory Service
  • Develop a culture in which staff are empowered and encouraged to continuously improve the delivery of a high quality service
  • Ensure the development of realistic objectives for staff, through leadership, motivation and performance review
  • Be an efficient and flexible team member providing a high quality diagnostic service through scientific and technical activities commensurate with the training and education of a Biomedical Scientist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Experience of compliance with standards as required within work duties such as UKAS standards ISO15189 and MHRA
  • There may a requirement to work OOH
  • To take part in the transfusion senior on-call OOH rota - to provide expert advise and assistance remotely.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details

Date posted

22 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-DT-5053-IB-B

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlborough Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • BSc in Biomedical Sciences
  • HCPC State Registration
  • Evidence of CPD
  • MSc or equivalent in Blood Transfusion other pathology subject but with demonstrable Transfusion knowledge

Desirable

  • BBTS Specialist certificate in Transfusion or IBMS HSD in Transfusion
  • Management/Leadership Training

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Knowledge and experience of Quality System standards and regulations United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), MHRA, GMP and BSQR
  • Have an in-depth and extensive knowledge and expertise in Blood Transfusion Sciences
  • Knowledge and Experience of electronic blood issue
  • Knowledge and use of Haemovigilence Systems
  • Knowledge of electronic blood tracking systems
  • Significant experience of Blood Transfusion

Desirable

  • Significant experience in using Quality Management Systems

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Knowledge and skills in the operation of Pathology/Blood Transfusion LIMS
  • Keyboard Skills
  • Data presentation
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • BSc in Biomedical Sciences
  • HCPC State Registration
  • Evidence of CPD
  • MSc or equivalent in Blood Transfusion other pathology subject but with demonstrable Transfusion knowledge

Desirable

  • BBTS Specialist certificate in Transfusion or IBMS HSD in Transfusion
  • Management/Leadership Training

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Knowledge and experience of Quality System standards and regulations United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), MHRA, GMP and BSQR
  • Have an in-depth and extensive knowledge and expertise in Blood Transfusion Sciences
  • Knowledge and Experience of electronic blood issue
  • Knowledge and use of Haemovigilence Systems
  • Knowledge of electronic blood tracking systems
  • Significant experience of Blood Transfusion

Desirable

  • Significant experience in using Quality Management Systems

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Knowledge and skills in the operation of Pathology/Blood Transfusion LIMS
  • Keyboard Skills
  • Data presentation

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlborough Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlborough Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Blood Transfusion Manager

Stephen White

stephen.white@uhbw.nhs.uk

01173429972

Details

Date posted

22 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-DT-5053-IB-B

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlborough Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW


Supporting documents

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