Biomedical Scientist - Haematology and Blood Transfusion
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Wye Valley NHS Trust (WVT) for a Biomedical Scientist to join our Blood Sciences Department. We are looking for an enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist to work on rotation through our Haematology and Blood Transfusion sections, with the opportunity to cross train in Clinical Chemistry and Immunology, to help us continue to deliver exceptional, high-quality integrated care to our patients.
The successful candidate will have:
- HCPC State Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- A good understanding of a Blood Sciences Department
- Troubleshooting and problem solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
Training Opportunities
The Blood Sciences Department is committed to providing training opportunities to help staff to develop the skills and knowledge they require to excel in their career as a Biomedical Scientist. Opportunities include:
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio in a range of disciplines
- NHS Blood And Transplant Scientific Courses
- Anticoagulation Management
- BBTS Specialist Certification in Transfusion Science Practice
- IBMS Certificates of Expert Practice
- Barbara Bain Morphology update for Biomedical Scientists
- Range of NEQAS meetings and courses
- In house quality training including auditing and incident management
- IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma
- Variety of webinars in all areas of Biomedical Science
- MSc Modules
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for performing a range of scientific procedures on biological samples that contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases and to develop and maintain competency in all sections of the Blood Sciences Laboratory as required: Anticoagulation, Blood Transfusion, Clinical Chemistry, Haematology and Immunology.
A 24/7 service is provided for Blood Transfusion, Haematology and Clinical Chemistry. Therefore the post holder will be expected to fully participate in the extended core hours and shift system once competent.
Working for our organisation
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
Worcestershire is our neighbouring county. The post holder will be required to travel between sites.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we’d want for our family and friends.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust – they tell us it’s a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: “The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential.”
Our values - Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time…all the time.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria- Degree or equivalent, accredited by the IBMS for the purpose of HCPC registration
- HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
- Evidence of current Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activity
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential criteria- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing to a wide range of people
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Good scientific and technical skills
- Good level of computer literacy
Experience
Essential criteria- Previous experience of working in an NHS laboratory