Job summary
Pathology First are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Haematology and Transfusion to join our Blood Sciences team based at Southend University Hospital with flexibility to work at our Basildon Hub site.
Pathology First operates over three sites using a hub and spoke model. Our hub site offers a high throughput service for our non-urgent community work, and specialist testing comprising factor assays, haemoglobinopathy screening and flow cytometry. Our two hospital laboratories at Southend and Basildon provide urgent testing for acute admissions and inpatients with a full hospital transfusion service, this includes serving the cardiothoracic centre at Basildon, and a substantial oncology and haemato-oncology workload. The Southend site boasts a biomedical scientist-led anticoagulant clinic. This role will involve rotating across the haematology and transfusion sections and across sites. Our laboratories receive approximately 1.2M FBC and coagulation samples and 100K transfusion samples per year. The department is equipped with Werfen ACL-TOPs, Beckman Coulter DXHs, Ortho Visions and Bio-Rad D100s. The main IT platform for all sites is Clinisys WinPath Enterprise.
External Candidates will be eligible for £5,000 joining bonus.Successful candidate be eligible for a wellbeing allowance of £1,500 per annum.
Main duties of the job
You will need to be flexible to fit in with our multi-site,
around the clock shift pattern (unsocial shifts attract additional payments).
The environment is fast-paced offering a one-hour turnaround time to acute
users, two hours for inpatients and four hours for community requests. You will
require specialised knowledge and experience of laboratory techniques, analyser
platforms and associated equipment. As a specialist you will independently
report blood films and identify atypical blood group antibodies. You will have
a role in the training of less experienced employees, and you will be involved
in quality management including auditing and document review. You will need to
be conversant with the main laboratory information management system and
middle-ware applications. We will consider sponsoring suitable employees on a
relevant MSc course.
About us
SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians,
hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a
complete pathology offering.
We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is
reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and
partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source,
attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable,
high-performing workforce.
We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a
positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of
continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and
resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and
development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways.
We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders
act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with staff
and stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback and suggestions.
We reserve the right to close any
adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you
decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of
your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this
occasion.
SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal
opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any
status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participate in and assist with clinical trials,
the development of new tests and research & validation of equipment
ensuring at all times compliance with all policies as required by regulatory
directives, accreditation bodies and local management policies and
practices.
To provide technical advice to clinical staff.
To perform and interpret routine and Specialist
Biomedical investigations and to participate daily in the scientific and
technical activities of the laboratory section under the supervision of
senior staff.
Together with Senior staff help ensure compliance
with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies
and local management, including.
iPP policies
MHRA
NHSCSP
HTA
HFEA
United
Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)
Any
other body in area of responsibility
Utilise the laboratory LIMS, Q-Pulse quality
monitoring system and other application software according to authorised
protocols including assisting in computer data entry in all areas of the
laboratory, document review, non-conformance review and quality assurance
processes.
Communicate efficiently, courteously and with
clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods
referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. Matters being communicated may include
complex information and/or results.
Attend and participate positively in laboratory
and other meetings as directed by Laboratory senior staff.
As directed by senior laboratory staff, plan and
prioritise work allocations, training plans, audits of both yourself and
junior staff, responding appropriately to the needs of routine and urgent
activities.
Encourage active participation in continuous
professional development and support the introduction of new technologies and
/ or systems by being a change advocate.
Report all incidents and adverse events to senior
staff.
Demonstrate
on going competency against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development)
activities.
Other:
Be an ambassador for Diversity and
Inclusion.
Communicate and role model the
values and behaviours of SYNLAB.
Communicate efficiently,
courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or
electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate.
Undertake any other reasonable
duty, when requested to do so by an appropriate manager.
Demonstrate on going competency
against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuous
professional development) activities.
Complete all statutory, mandatory
and essential training within timeframes specified.
Safety:
Observe safety regulations and
attend mandatory fire, manual handling and other courses as required.
Report all incidents and adverse
events to managers and assist in the investigations of any incidents.
Participate in risk assessment
monitoring.
Ensure that the equipment within
area of work is maintained and operated as per SOPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participate in and assist with clinical trials,
the development of new tests and research & validation of equipment
ensuring at all times compliance with all policies as required by regulatory
directives, accreditation bodies and local management policies and
practices.
To provide technical advice to clinical staff.
To perform and interpret routine and Specialist
Biomedical investigations and to participate daily in the scientific and
technical activities of the laboratory section under the supervision of
senior staff.
Together with Senior staff help ensure compliance
with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies
and local management, including.
iPP policies
MHRA
NHSCSP
HTA
HFEA
United
Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)
Any
other body in area of responsibility
Utilise the laboratory LIMS, Q-Pulse quality
monitoring system and other application software according to authorised
protocols including assisting in computer data entry in all areas of the
laboratory, document review, non-conformance review and quality assurance
processes.
Communicate efficiently, courteously and with
clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods
referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. Matters being communicated may include
complex information and/or results.
Attend and participate positively in laboratory
and other meetings as directed by Laboratory senior staff.
As directed by senior laboratory staff, plan and
prioritise work allocations, training plans, audits of both yourself and
junior staff, responding appropriately to the needs of routine and urgent
activities.
Encourage active participation in continuous
professional development and support the introduction of new technologies and
/ or systems by being a change advocate.
Report all incidents and adverse events to senior
staff.
Demonstrate
on going competency against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development)
activities.
Other:
Be an ambassador for Diversity and
Inclusion.
Communicate and role model the
values and behaviours of SYNLAB.
Communicate efficiently,
courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or
electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate.
Undertake any other reasonable
duty, when requested to do so by an appropriate manager.
Demonstrate on going competency
against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuous
professional development) activities.
Complete all statutory, mandatory
and essential training within timeframes specified.
Safety:
Observe safety regulations and
attend mandatory fire, manual handling and other courses as required.
Report all incidents and adverse
events to managers and assist in the investigations of any incidents.
Participate in risk assessment
monitoring.
Ensure that the equipment within
area of work is maintained and operated as per SOPs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC State Registration as a Biomedical Scientist with a Biomedical Science degree or equivalent and evidence of CPD
- IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology with Hospital Transfusion Practice, or in Haematology only with separate BBTS certificate, or equivalent specialist qualifications
- At least 2 years relevant experience post HPC registration as a BMS with on-going specialist training.
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years relevant experience post HPC registration as a BMS with on-going specialist training.
- Able to work across three sites as required, including hospitals which operate 24-hours
- Able to work with a high degree of accuracy, numeracy, interpretive skills, and good problem-solving skills
- Able to demonstrate a good knowledge and experience of industry standard laboratory information management systems
- Specialist knowledge of Haematology and Transfusion techniques and practices
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC State Registration as a Biomedical Scientist with a Biomedical Science degree or equivalent and evidence of CPD
- IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology with Hospital Transfusion Practice, or in Haematology only with separate BBTS certificate, or equivalent specialist qualifications
- At least 2 years relevant experience post HPC registration as a BMS with on-going specialist training.
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years relevant experience post HPC registration as a BMS with on-going specialist training.
- Able to work across three sites as required, including hospitals which operate 24-hours
- Able to work with a high degree of accuracy, numeracy, interpretive skills, and good problem-solving skills
- Able to demonstrate a good knowledge and experience of industry standard laboratory information management systems
- Specialist knowledge of Haematology and Transfusion techniques and practices
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.
