[ref. l01134517] Biomedical Scientist - Truro
Job overview
Royal Cornwall hospital provides pathology services for Cornwall & is currently looking for a motivated Band 5 Biomedical Scientists to become part of the Haematology, Coagulation and Blood Transfusion team covering the full range of available tests rotating through all sections.The Blood Sciences laboratory is due to enter an exciting phase with a new build pathology department future proofing pathology for the next 40 years with a purpose built facility featuring state of the art diagnostic equipment.
Our laboratory has full ISO 15189 Accreditation status, and the Transfusion laboratory is fully MHRA compliant. The laboratory is equipped with Abbott Alinity HQ full blood count analysers, Werfen Coagulation TOP analysers, Grifols Erytra blood grouping analysers and access to Sebia capillary electrophoresis for haemoglobinopathy and antenatal sickle cell and thalassaemia screening.The hospital is a Haemostasis Centre with the laboratory undertaking advanced coagulation thrombotic and haemorrhagic investigations.
You will be expected to participate in a 24/7 rota after suitable training.
The department supports professional career progression and works closely with educational establishments to provide placement and training opportunities.
Cornwall offers an amazing lifestyle of outdoor activities, some of the finest beaches in the country and a safe and child friendly environment. Moorland and coastal walking, surfing, summer festivals and a warm mild climate.
Main duties of the job
To undertake scientific duties in any part of the Department as required in order to facilitate the smooth running of the service.
To participate in the 24/7 service provision
To provide a clinical technical service by performing routine and specialist analytical testing on a range of biological samples.
To maintain and run specialist equipment as deemed appropriate by the lead BMS.
To provide cover for other staff members and engage in the team ethic.
To supervise, mentor and support Trainee Biomedical Scientists and support staff.
To support the quality management system.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
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We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Accredited BMS Degree
- IBMS registration portfolio
- HCPC registration
- IT qualification or experience
Experience
Essential criteria- Relevant laboratory experience
- NHS laboratory experience
- Practical experience in the host laboratory discipline
Skills
Essential criteria- Able to perform complex laboratory tasks and assays
- Able to understand and deal with abnormal results
- Able to deal with IQC and EQA
- Good interpretive skills
Thank you for your application if you have not received a reply within 21 days of the closing date you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be aware that your application and related documents will be retained confidentially for a period of 12 months.
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. To work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require a visa - we may be able to provide sponsorship, but this is not guaranteed.
Benefits include optional pension and life assurance and a dedicated Childcare Co-ordination Team
We are committed to ensuring our staff are developed, engaged and supported to work in different ways to support the ever-changing environment in which we operate.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is a non-smoking organisation.
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Royal Cornwall Hospital is an Equal Opportunities employer.