Job overview
Note: This job is not eligible for sponsorship.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team and work in our Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratory where you will receive thorough training and gain experience in a range of techniques.
The post holder will work under indirect supervision, receiving and preparing blood samples for analysis, entering relevant data on the laboratory computer system and perform routine tests using established protocols and procedures.
Whilst the department provides a 24/7 service, BSW shifts are 9-17.00 Monday to Sunday and 11.30-19.30 Monday to Friday. Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays are worked on a rota basis.
Please note: this post does not allow for registration portfolio completion.
Main duties of the job
You will contribute to the day to day operations and limited technical aspects of the service. You will assist Biomedical Scientists (BMS) and senior laboratory BMS in the delivery of a high quality, efficient and effective service, through the Quality Management System [QMS]. You will be expected to follow policies and procedures ensuring that the service complies with current UKAS standards, and national and European legislation.
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities
1. To assist Higher Biomedical Support Workers, BMS and laboratory senior BMS in the implementation and delivery of a cohesive service.
2. To follow the quality policy for the department including the agreed quality objectives.
3. To follow the UKAS standards for the department using the Pathology Quality Management System as established, to fulfil the quality circles and audit inherent to the ISO 15189 standards of compliance.
4. To assist in actions required as determined, to resolve nonconformities that are recorded by internal and/or external audits and/or complaints.
5. To follow the Standard Operating Procedures [SOP] for the department utilising the Document Management Module of the Q-Pulse system.
6. To comply with Policies and Procedures commensurate to role.
7. Where requested, to contribute to departmental audits whether vertical, horizontal or examination audits relevant to the service.
8. To follow the Risk Management Policy for the department such as the reporting of incidents, accidents and adverse events ensuring that Risk Assessments are followed commensurate with the role.
9. To contribute to the department communication in disseminating and receiving information, arising from the management, operational and Health & Safety meetings, to colleagues where necessary.
10. Where required to perform a limited range of tests and assays methodically, within the limits of their training.
11. To bring to the attention of the department laboratory seniors/manager any problems or difficulties encountered in the performance of their duties.
12. To participate in evidence based training and maintain a level of knowledge to fulfil this role.
13. To attend an annual appraisal from your line manager.
14. Undertake other duties commensurate with the post as directed
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
15. O Level/GCSEs in Science or equivalent, or knowledge of hospital laboratory procedures gained through a combination of formal instruction, practical experience, or training sessions
Desirable criteria
16. A Level or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
17. Some experience of a Hospital Laboratory environment
18. Ability to organise own work
Desirable criteria
19. Haematology or Blood Transfusion laboratory experience
Personal Skills
Essential criteria
20. Standard keyboard skills
21. Data entry
Knowledge
Essential criteria
22. Fundamental H& S
23. Specimen preparation
Communication Skills
Essential criteria
24. Ability to relay test results to clinicians and other staff, answers queries
Other
Essential criteria
25. Personal integrity
26. Drive and determination
27. Flexibility