Specialist Biomedical Scientist Haematology
We havean exciting opportunity for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Haematologyand Blood Transfusion to join our dynamic Blood Sciences Department. You willbe required to work across our central laboratory at Stoke Mandeville Hospitaland our satellite site at Wycombe Hospital, with deployment to either locationas needed to support service delivery. You will support patient investigationsby preparing, storing, and using reagents and consumables appropriately,performing manual laboratory procedures such as precision pipetting, reagentpreparation, and complex analytical testing.
Main duties of the job
As aSpecialist Biomedical Scientist, you will process and analyse patient samplesacross one of the laboratorys four sub-sections on a rotational basis. Youwill apply current scientific knowledge and advanced methodologies to ensureaccurate and reliable test results. You will safely and proficiently usecomplex laboratory analysers, performing routine maintenance and performancechecks as required. Working as a valued member of the team, you will operatewith minimal supervision, deputising for senior staff when needed, and takeresponsibility for designated areas within the department according to yourspecialist expertise. Additionally, you will actively support and participatein the laboratorys Quality Management System to maintain high standards ofpractice and compliance.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Job responsibilities
* To calibrate, maintain, operate, and troubleshoot complex laboratoryhardware and software to ensure reliable performance.
* To authorise and release abnormal laboratory results, adding appropriatetechnical comments and escalating clinically significant results to seniorstaff or medical teams as required.
* To participate in audits, internal quality assurance programs, andresearch and development activities as directed by Senior or Head BiomedicalScientists.
* To support and train junior staff, trainees, and Associate Practitioners,including mentoring, assessing competence, and deputising for senior staff whenneeded.
* To manage departmental stock control, ensuring adequate levels ofchemicals, reagents, consumables, blood, and blood products, maintainingaccurate records, rotating stock appropriately, and using time-sensitive itemswithin their expiry dates to minimise waste.
* Toparticipate in out-of-hours duty rosters, making autonomous decisions whileworking unsupervised to process urgent samples and maintain service delivery24/7
Person Specification
Qualifications
* HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with Haematology/Blood Transfusion experience.
* Proficient with Sysmex, EPU, and Winpath Enterprise.
* Skilled in complex lab procedures and QC testing.
* Knowledge of stock management and lab safety.
* Committed to CPD and professional standards.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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