Job summary
We are looking for Training Lead for our Haematology and Blood Transfusion department in Colchester Hospital.
You will support and train our staff who are working towards State registration and those specialising in Haematology & Blood Transfusion at an advanced level to complete the Specialist Portfolio.
About our Pathology Service https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Gim9_xD9J8
You will work closely with the Haematology & Blood Transfusion Managers to ensure the technical skills and knowledge of the staff produce a safe and effective service for our users. Having knowledge of Haematology & Blood Transfusion competencies required to comply with MHRA legislation and ISO standards 15189 is advantageous.
Although not a management role - technical ability and supervisory skills are needed, to support the service both at Colchester and - on occasion - at Ipswich Hospital.
Flexible work patterns may be considered and will depend on the training needs of the department.
You should be HCPC registered with comprehensive knowledge and experience of laboratory Haematology & Blood Transfusion commensurate with this band. Advanced qualification at MSc or Specialist portfolio level is a requirement.
Main duties of the job
Report training compliance to the Pathology Training team, coordinating appropriate training (both in-house and external) for the staff within Haematology & BT.
Report to the department managers, working with the section leads to identify and address any training needs and reporting to the Service Lead as required.
To facilitate the training and development needs for all staff in the Blood Transfusion and Haematology Service, including Clinical Scientists and Consultant Clinical Scientists but excluding Medical Consultants based at Colchester Hospital
About us
One of the largest Trust's in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients' own homes. You will be joining a team of over 11,000 amazing colleagues providing care to 800,000 residents.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health & Wellbeing programme offer a range of services including mental health support. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Find out about living and working with us - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge and experience across a range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theory and practice relevant to post
- Previous relevant experience of working in a Pathology Laboratory (Band 6 in Haematology and Blood Transfusion) - Significant post registration experience in an IBMS approved training laboratory
- Experience of training staff.
- Experience of Pathology IT systems
- Practical experience of Quality Management Systems
- Has a good understanding of UKAS standards.
- Experience of involvement with UKAS inspections.
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent
- Appropriate Post Graduate qualifications e.g. IBMS Higher Specialist diploma (Haematology / Blood Transfusion) or IBMS Diploma in Biomedical Science, Masters or equivalent or working towards
- Evidence of ongoing/ current CPD
Desirable
- Holding or working towards a qualification that supports management responsibilities such as health and safety, training officer, or quality management associated with post
- BBTS qualification
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge and experience across a range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theory and practice relevant to post
- Previous relevant experience of working in a Pathology Laboratory (Band 6 in Haematology and Blood Transfusion) - Significant post registration experience in an IBMS approved training laboratory
- Experience of training staff.
- Experience of Pathology IT systems
- Practical experience of Quality Management Systems
- Has a good understanding of UKAS standards.
- Experience of involvement with UKAS inspections.
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent
- Appropriate Post Graduate qualifications e.g. IBMS Higher Specialist diploma (Haematology / Blood Transfusion) or IBMS Diploma in Biomedical Science, Masters or equivalent or working towards
- Evidence of ongoing/ current CPD
Desirable
- Holding or working towards a qualification that supports management responsibilities such as health and safety, training officer, or quality management associated with post
- BBTS qualification
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).
