We are seeking a registered Biomedical Scientist to join the Haematology Department at Harefield Hospital. The laboratory is equipped with ACL TOP 500 coagulometers, Beckman Coulter DxH blood cell counters and Biorad blood grouping analysers. The EPIC Beaker, Clinisys Winpath laboratory information system and Haemonetics blood tracking system are in use.
Applicants must hold a biomedical science degree or equivalent, have completed or be working towards the IBMS specialist portfolio in haematology and hospital transfusion science (or equivalent), and be HCPC registered with sound experience of work in haematology and blood transfusion. You should be able to perform core scientific and interpretive work as expected of a registered BMS and be able to plan and prioritise your workload and that of others on a day-to-day basis. You should also have good understanding of quality management systems.
The successful applicant will rotate through all sections of the laboratory, and you will be required to participate in the out of hours work of the department. Our laboratory is fully accredited with UKAS, MHRA and HCPC training status. You will be expected to work according to our working time compliant shift system weekdays (08:30 – 17:00).
You will hold a variety of accountabilities in the laboratory environment. These include, but are not limited to:
Good all-round knowledge and post-registration practical experience in Haematology and Blood Transfusion, also good understanding of quality management.
Develop current skills around biomedical investigations to the highest standard possible and within specific turnaround times.
Deliver work under supervision, until ready to work autonomously, within all regulations and legislative requirements.
Prepare solutions, reagents etc, and utilise a variety of laboratory equipment to carry out investigations.
Rotate around the laboratory to ensure a broad range of understanding and knowledge is cultivated. This may include working in shifts, as directed by senior management.
Operate complex laboratory equipment within all safety standards relevant to your area.
Use cost effective methods in your practice and maintain levels of consumable goods and supplies in your area, and report shortages accordingly.
You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The Synnovis Way Development programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and the Synnovis Academy through which you can receive funding / support for advanced qualifications.
Through our Innovation Accelerator Fund, you can apply for finance to get that new innovative scientific project off the ground, and participate with the wider scientific community through symposiums, conferences and other peer group meetings.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jeyakumar Visuvanathan Job title: Operational Manager Email address: j.visuvanathan@synnovis.co.uk
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