Job Summary
We have an opportunity for an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with a specialist diploma or relevant post graduate experience to join our Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I) Laboratory, at NHSBT Birmingham Centre. Our laboratory carries out testing for stem cell and solid organ transplant.
You will join our friendly team and play an important role performing, analysing and interpreting a wide range of specialist scientific and technical procedures and investigations relating to the issue of results for transplant patients and donors impacting directly on patient care. You will contribute to the coordination and supervision of the work, training of scientific and support staff. We will provide you with extensive induction and training and ongoing development to support you in this role and achieve your career ambitions.
It would be beneficial to your application if you hold a relevant science or specialist qualification in H&I such as the BSHI Diploma or equivalent relevant experience.
The normal working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. You will also be required to take part in the on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
In this role as a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist within Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I), you will be required to analyse, interpret, validate and report the results of specialist H&I investigations. Your duties will include :-
1. Analysing and performing both molecular and serological based testing in relation to haematopoietic stem cell transplantation, immunogenetic services, and solid organ transplantations.
2. Communicating specialist results to internal and external clinicians, other healthcare colleagues and scientific staff.
3. Assisting with quality management issues within your section of the laboratory, under the direction of senior staff.
4. Contributing to the coordination and supervision of the work, training of scientific and support staff.
With appropriate training and experience you may be required to provide cover in times of operational difficulty for which notice will be given.
About You
Experience and Knowledge
5. Broad scientific knowledge with a specialist knowledge of H&I and transplantation science
6. Proficiency in relevant specialised laboratory techniques / environments
7. Knowledge and understanding of working to quality and accreditation systems and standards
8. Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), or equivalent Systems
Qualifications and Training
9. Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist (which must be maintained)
10. Science graduate with relevant post graduate training e.g. British Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (BSHI) Diploma, IBMS Specialist Diploma OR equivalent relevant experience
11. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development