Job overview
Qualified Band 5/6 Biomedical Scientists
An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a well-motivated, flexible and innovative individual working across the specialism of Hematology and Transfusion.
The service serves a population of over 400,000 patients and is based at both the Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and the Calderdale Royal Hospital, where you will be expected to work across both sites.
The department is fully UKAS and MHRA accredited and has HCPC training status.
Main duties of the job
The Hematology department is well equipped Siemens Hema analysers and coagulation analysers are Werfen ACL TOPS.
The Blood Transfusion service is delivered via the Grifols Eflexis automated Blood grouping system and operates a state of the art Blood Track System – Haemonetics. Ensuring quality and safety for the collection, processing, storage and administration of human blood components. This system electronically records every stage of the transfusion process improving patient safety.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who wishes to join and play an active role in our busy and friendly department. Participation in the 24/7 rota will be expected following a period of training. Applicants should be suitably qualified state registered biomedical scientists with HCPC registration and a completed specialist portfolio.
Working for our organisation
The Hematology department is well equipped Siemens Hema analysers and coagulation analysers are Werfen ACL TOPS.
The Blood Transfusion service is delivered via the Grifols Eflexis automated Blood grouping system and operates a state of the art Blood Track System – Haemonetics. Ensuring quality and safety for the collection, processing, storage and administration of human blood components. This system electronically records every stage of the transfusion process improving patient safety.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who wishes to join and play an active role in our busy and friendly department. Participation in the 24/7 rota will be expected following a period of training. Applicants should be suitably qualified state registered biomedical scientists with HCPC registration and a completed specialist portfolio.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who wishes to join and play an active role in our busy and friendly department. Participation in the 24/7 rota will be expected following a period of training. Applicants should be suitably qualified state registered biomedical scientists with HCPC registration and a completed specialist portfolio.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
* Accredited Degree in Biomedical Science and a completed registration portfolio
* State registration with the HCPC
* Demonstrate a commitment to and participation in continued professional development. Create own personal development plan
* Willing to undertake post graduate qualification e.g., Specialist Portfolio
* Fully trained in all areas of the Clinical Haematology & Transfusion department
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
* Experience of working as part of a team
* Experience with laboratory computer systems
* Willingness to take part in providing out of hours service
* To be able to deal with sensitive data in accordance with departmental and Trust guidelines
* Demonstrate a sound knowledge base in laboratory practice in Clinical Haematology & Transfusion
* Knowledge of the specimen pathways for all samples, including reference laboratory tests
* Experience of training other staff members
* Experience of working within a Clinical Haematology & Transfusion Department
* Supervision of MLA and assistant/associate practitioner grade staff
* Experience of stock control systems
* Experience of involvement in laboratory and clinical audit
* Active participation in Service Development
* Knowledge and understanding of laboratory accreditation and other quality standards associated with Clinical Haematology & Transfusion laboratories
* Ability to run, maintain and fault find on laboratory equipment
* To give presentations on results of trials or audit to interested parties in the Trust
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
* Willingness to comply with departmental dress code
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to communicate at all levels both written and verbal with all levels of staff and the customers of the service
Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that’s why we encourage applications from all.Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.
Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.
Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on theCheck if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.
If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.
CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
If you have any questions please contact ask.recruitment@cht.nhs.uk for assistance.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Name Samantha Kershaw Job title Service Lead Blood Transfusion Email address sam.kershaw@cht.nhs.uk Telephone number 01484 342553 Additional information
Samantha Kershaw or Michael Pearson on 01484 322553 for further information and to arrange an informal visit to the department.
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