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Senior biomedical scientist

Barnsley
NHS Blood and Transplant
Biomedical scientist
Posted: 9 July
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We are seeking an experienced Biomedical Scientist (BMS) to undertake the role of Biomedical Scientist Advanced Specialist. The successful candidate will need specialised transfusion knowledge to perform, analyse, interpret, document and report specialist/complex investigations in the RCI laboratory. The post holder will supervise staff in the department and take a leading role in the development and maintenance of scientific and technical expertise in the laboratory.

Please note, the Laboratory will be open between the hours of 08:00 to 22:00, Monday – Friday and 08:00 to 16:00 on Saturdays. You will work as part of a shift rota to work during these hours, with on call rota outside of these hours – 24/7 Service.

Main duties of the job

* You will be an expert in transfusion/transplantation science. You will undertake a range of scientific procedures using specialist scientific knowledge, performing automated and/or manual investigations.
* You will analyse, interpret, validate, transmit and report the results of routine and complex investigations, working at the level of responsibility and conduct required of a registered Biomedical Scientist and be able to communicate highly complex information, including technical and scientific analysis, verbally, in writing and electronically to work colleagues and clinical or medical staff.
* You will be expected to provide specialist advice to the centre, clusters of centres and hospitals in the region in own area of expertise and provide specialist training to new members of the team, acting as mentor to less experienced staff.
* You will be responsible for the daily allocation of workload and supervision of staff in the department, working to ensure is performed to high standards and meeting regulatory and quality requirements to ensure patient safety is the main focus of all work performed.
* You will be required to participate in the shift rota and on call rotas and to provide cover during operational emergencies.

About You

Experience and Knowledge

* In depth knowledge of Transfusion/ Transplantation science.
* High level of expertise in relevant transfusion specialism, ideally demonstrated by publications.
* High level of proficiency in relevant specialised laboratory techniques/ environments.
* Experience of setting targets and performance review.
* In depth knowledge and evidence of application of the standards of Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Laboratory Practice, Clinical Pathology Accreditation UKBTS and BCSH and other relevant or statutory guidelines.
* Supervisory experience.
* In depth understanding of NHSBT and wider healthcare community.
* Extensive experience in working in a diagnostic/testing laboratory.
* Evidence of involvement in research and development projects.

Qualifications and Training

* MSc or equivalent in transfusion / transplantation or relevant science or Equivalent specialist knowledge gained by examination of a professional body e.g. FIBMS or Diploma from BBTS or BSHI.
* To have completed a formal post graduate training program together with in service experience or alternative in service experience.
* Member of a professional body e.g. British Blood Transfusion Society (BBTS)/ British Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (BSHI).
* Basic management qualification or short courses.
* Demonstrate committment to and evidence of own Continued Professional Development (CPD).
* Requirement for HPC professional registration required (which must be maintained in the role.
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