Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join our friendly support team in the Haematology/Transfusion Department at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital.
The duties are to perform technical and scientific processes within the Haematology/Transfusion discipline to support the BMS staff. This involves: receipt/recording of samples (blood transfusion), performing sample analysis by utilising the departments automated analysers, troubleshooting and maintenance of analysis, running quality controls processes, supporting the BMS staff to aid the diagnosis of haematological disorders and transfusion related complications, while following the department's written procedures (SOP's).
Main duties of the job
Please refer to job description for a list of the main duties associated with the post. The this is not exhaustive, therefore the successful candidate must be able to adapt to changes within the role.
Working for our organisation
Full training will be provided but any previous laboratory experience will be an advantage.
The post is full time (37.5h/w) and a flexible working approach will be required. The successful candidates will be required to work to a roster pattern which includes a mixture of days, evenings, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
More detail about the role can be found in the attached job description which contains the main duties and responsibilities that the successful candidate will be expected to carry out.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Foundation degree in Healthcare Science or equivalent (IBMS Certificate of achievement part 2)
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of working in a pathology department
* NHS laboratory
Desirable criteria
* Experience of working in a Haematology/Transfusion, or Blood Sciences department
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
* Computer literate
* Able to handle patient information confidentially
* Able to work accurately with prolonged concentration
* Able to follow protocols and health and safety procedures
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of routine Microbiology practices
* Knowledge of lean systems and tools
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
* Able to work as part of a team