Job Overview
We have a post in Haematology and Blood Transfusion available for a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist to run our new LAMP HbS Service.
If you are looking for a BMS position with a desire to work as part of one of the largest NHS‑led pathology services in the South of England, we can offer you:
* Innovative practices.
* Strong personal and professional development.
* A laboratory at the forefront of the national Modernising Pathology agenda.
* Forward‑thinking and team‑oriented staff.
Our laboratory is accredited to UKAS ISO:15189, MHRA, IIP and is an IBMS training laboratory for both registration and specialist portfolios leading to HCPC registration.
Main duties of the job
* Ensure personal competency on the LAMP section and with molecular‑based techniques.
* Work towards competency in all areas of Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
* Specialise in an area of Blood Sciences to meet the knowledge and competency level of a Specialist Practitioner via a recognised portfolio route or equivalent experience.
* Use knowledge, interpretive skills, complex analysers and IT to deliver Blood sciences Service to our users.
* Perform initial screening and further investigation of specialist diagnostic tests producing complex quality diagnostic results to aid patient treatment and care.
* Authorise reports as directed by department procedures and guidelines.
* Train other staff as required and directed.
* Work flexible hours as the service requires once appropriately trained.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
* Work as part of a team producing accurate diagnostic results.
* Liaise with military staff both within the laboratory and as one of our service users.
* Perform tasks as directed within any given role/section, cooperating with other staff to ensure quality service delivery for the service users.
* Follow Standard Operating Procedures and proactively develop them, suggesting improvements and piloting revised SOPs.
* Use judgement, knowledge and departmental guidelines to authorise diagnostic results and report them as per departmental protocols.
* Refer to more senior scientific or medical staff as required.
* Fully participate in all aspects of the service including routine, non‑core and shift service, as appropriate.
* Ensure that results and reports are produced in a timely manner, particularly where they have an immediate impact on patient care, to meet departmental and Trust turnaround times.
* Use reagent and other stocks efficiently, informing line manager of stock issues and contacting suppliers as directed by senior staff.
* Perform simple problem‑solving and troubleshooting on equipment within expected competency level to resolve problems/breakdowns.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* BSc in Biomedical Sciences
* HCPC Registration in Biomedical Sciences
* IBMS Certificate of Competence (Registration Portfolio) (Band 5)
* Educational qualification in mathematics
* ECDL
Desirable criteria
* BSc Hons in IBMS accredited degree
* IBMS Specialist Diploma or IBMS Diploma in Biomedical Science
* IBMS associate
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of working in a relevant medical laboratory
* Experience in working in a laboratory
* Awareness of Pathology H&S procedures
Desirable criteria
* Experience of molecular techniques, including LAMP
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Able to follow Standard Operating Procedures
* Evidence of maintenance of practical skills
* Ability to organise own work to fit with departmental or section rotas
* Understanding of robust quality management system, internal & external
* Communication skills in all media including e‑mail, phone
* Ability to use in‑house IT systems
* Ability to perform scientific calculations and data analysis
* Competent in use of main Microsoft software applications
* Ability to ensure good laboratory practice
Desirable criteria
* Understanding of audit process
* Ability to produce documents such as departmental reports if required
* Ability to perform statistical analysis of data and interpretation
Special Requirements
Essential criteria
* Ability to travel across other sites for training, meetings and covering duties
Benefits
We are committed to an inclusive and disability‑confident employer. Flexible working arrangements are available to meet responsibilities and employee needs.
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