Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist within Haematology and Blood Transfusion Department at the Wirral University Teaching Hospital. Our busy department operates over two sites, and provides a 24/7 service to our patients and service users.The department is an accredited training laboratory and provides opportunities forCPD and personal development.Full participation in the 24/7 shift rota will be required after appropriate training.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with significant post registration experience gained within Haematology and Blood Transfusion. They will contribute to the provision of a continuous and comprehensive service to both departments and includes working within the satellite laboratory based within the Clatterbridge CancerCentre. This will involve performing routine and specialist procedures and investigations to support healthcare professionals in the effective diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and discharge of patients. They will ensure the analytical and technical validity of investigations.They liaise with medical, scientific and administration staff within the department, hospital and community, and with service users, including patients, when required.The post holder will contribute to the continuous operation of the service, by being a part of the 24/7 rota.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Specialist Biomedical Scientist position available with WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Specialist Biomedical Scientist position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Person Specification
Essential
- Approved BSc Biomedical Sciences (or equivalent) degree
- Current HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- Significant post-registration experience gained within a busy Haematology and Blood Transfusion department
- Extensive theoretical and practical knowledge in Haematology and Blood Transfusion
- Evidence of good written English skills, with ability to convey information accurately and concisely
- Evidence of understanding and experience of Quality Management System (QMS) and laboratory quality controls and assurance procedures
Desirable
- IBMS specialist portfolio
- Experience working independently as part of the out of hours service
- MSc Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
Person Specification
Person Specification
Essential
- Approved BSc Biomedical Sciences (or equivalent) degree
- Current HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- Significant post-registration experience gained within a busy Haematology and Blood Transfusion department
- Extensive theoretical and practical knowledge in Haematology and Blood Transfusion
- Evidence of good written English skills, with ability to convey information accurately and concisely
- Evidence of understanding and experience of Quality Management System (QMS) and laboratory quality controls and assurance procedures
Desirable
- IBMS specialist portfolio
- Experience working independently as part of the out of hours service
- MSc Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
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).
