Specialist Biomedical Scientist Band 6 in Haematology and Blood Transfusion
Applications from Night workers are encouraged.
This is a permanent role with successful applicants being required to work at both Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford, and Medway Maritime Hospital, Gillingham.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the post of Biomedical Scientist/ Specialist Biomedical Scientist.
For the Band 6 post, you must provide:
1. Completion of IBMS Specialist Portfolio or proven equivalent post-registration experience
2. Experience of working alone during out-of-hours service
3. Willingness to participate in out-of-hours service
4. Evidence of CPD
We are looking for well-motivated, HCPC-registered individuals, with experience of working in an NHS pathology laboratory (or equivalent), to join our Haematology and Blood Transfusion Department based at Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford, and at Medway Maritime Hospital, Gillingham.
Our newly designed and refurbished pathology laboratory, in partnership with Beckman Coulter UK, houses equipment including:
* Beckman Coulter DxH 900 Analyzers and Slidemaker/Stainer (SMS)
* IL(Werfen) TOP 770 and TOP 550 coagulation analyzers
* Biorad Variant II for Haemoglobinopathy screening
* Ortho Vision blood grouping analyzers
Successful applicants will be expected to participate in an ongoing quality program to maintain compliance with the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and United Kingdom Accreditation Standards (UKAS).
This post requires full participation in a 24/7 shift working pattern and will receive enhanced pay in line with Agenda for Change unsocial hours payments for maintaining round-the-clock services.
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to build on our progress in making our Trust diverse and the best place to work.
If you are considering applying, please note that as an NHS employee, you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage all staff to be double vaccinated against COVID-19 and to receive annual flu vaccinations to protect the health and safety of staff and patients.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
* Name: Simon Jordan
* Job title: Scientific Lead Haematology
* Email: simon.jordan1@nhs.net
* Telephone: 01322 428480
* Sarah Haskins, Blood Transfusion Manager, 01322 428501
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