Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology & Blood Transfusion UHD
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Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology & Blood Transfusion UHD
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An exciting opportunity has come available for an enthusiastic, motivated, Specialist Biomedical Scientist in the Special Haematology section of Blood Sciences at University Hospitals Dorset. We are looking for a Biomedical Scientist who is experienced in Antenatal Screening, Haemoglobinopathy and HbA1C testing. They must be professional, reliable, innovative and flexible to join our friendly and hardworking team. The post is fixed term for maternity cover.
The Haematology department is part of the Blood Sciences department of University Hospitals Dorset. The post is currently based at Poole Hospital, but the successful candidate will be working at our laboratory in the Dorset Pathology Hub in Bournemouth. The Special Haematology service is moving from Poole to Bournemouth in a phased manner and the successful candidate will be expected to assist with verification and training amongst other tasks.
Ideally you will have experience with Tosoh G11 analysers and Winpath Enterprise.
The modern department offers a wide range of diagnostic testing facilities for Dorset Hospitals as well as local GP practices. The department is fully UKAS accredited and an IBMS accredited training laboratory.
The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent, be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a BMS, have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio (Haematology) or have equivalent proven experience at Band 6 level in Special Haematology. Evidence of Continual Professional Development (CPD) will be expected to be demonstrated at interview. Candidates completing their Specialist Portfolio may be considered however they would start on band 5 if unable to satisfy the Specialist BMS criteria.
About our team?
The Haematology department is well equipped, including 2 x G11 analyser for HbA1C analysis and 1 x G11 Thal mode. Electrophoresis is performed weekly.
The clinical Haematology department is internationally renowned as a centre of excellence for chronic blood disorders including chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and myelodysplastic syndromes.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Stacey Reichter Job title: Haematology Laboratory Manager Email address: Stacey.reichter@uhd.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0300 019 4800
Stacey Reichter, Haematology Manager
stacey.reichter@uhd.nhs.uk
0300 019 8451
Yvie Berry, Senior BMS in Special Haematology
yvette.berry@uhd.nhs.uk
0300 019 8737
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