Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Haematology & Blood Transfusion
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We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our friendly, dedicated, and expanding team of professionals as a Band 5 or 6 Biomedical Scientist. You must have an IBMS registration certificate.
You will be a proactive member of the Blood Sciences Team; excellent communication skills are essential as is the ability to work within a team processing a high workload of specimens. You should have great multitasking ability, have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail and be able to appropriately prioritise urgent work.
You must be an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, have an IBMS accredited BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
The department has a specialist portfolio training programme in place and has a proven track record of success. The successful applicant will be expected to take an active role in the training and development of staff within the department from MLA to Band 5 BMS.
The department operates a 24/7 shift system covering days, late shifts, weekends and Bank Holidays which the successful applicant must participate in as required. The majority of night shifts are covered by permanent night shift staff; however you would be expected to cover for annual leave or sickness.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
The post holder will be part of a team providing a Haematology/BT service to the Trust. The team comprises Medical Laboratory Assistants, Biomedical Scientists, Clinical Scientists, clerical staff and Medical staff. The post holder will be expected to understand the need for analytical quality and clinical urgency, and take appropriate action when finding abnormal pathology results in order to maintain the highest standards of patient care. The post holder also must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and have UK-based laboratory experience.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and more than 100 different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a core population of over 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. We are a forward‑thinking multi‑award winning Trust, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to recruit and retain staff that represent the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.
For further details or informal visits: Name: Iva Dasheva; Job title: Principal Biomedical Scientist Haematology; Email address: iva.dasheva@uhbw.nhs.uk; Telephone: 0117 3422595.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Location
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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