The successful candidate will be HCPC registered or making good progress towards it. The successful candidate will have an interest in Haematology and / or Blood Transfusion; they will rotate through all sections, covering the full range of Haematology and Blood Transfusion. Equipment in Haematology is Sysmex equipment across all 4 sites. Blood Transfusion has networked Blood-Tx and integrated Remote Release to a greater extent than most sites in the UK. The Oxford University Hospital Haematology has a more diverse range of testing being carried out than many other Hospitals with a variety of specialist workload being referred in, and training in appropriate specialist sections may be given, over time, as required. A flexible approach to working hours is required; staff will be expected to work on all sites as required. The Haematology Department is a 24/7/365 operation and staff will be expected to work a variety of hours to meet the needs of the service. The successful candidate(s) will work as part of a busy multidisciplinary team and have a positive professional approach to patient care. Candidates without UK HCPC registration would only be considered if inadequate number of registered candidates.
We are looking to recruit to Band 5 posts to support the broad workload across the Department. We are looking for candidates who already have experience with the equipment in use in OUH.
Qualifications and experience
* HCPC Registration
* Biomedical Science B.Sc. or equivalent knowledge as assessed by the HCPC
* IBMS postgraduate Diploma in Haematology and / or Transfusion or equivalent knowledge
* Successful competency assessment for lone worker as part of "Shift" and / or On call.
* Proven experience in laboratory environment.
* Previous experience with equipment in use at OUH.
* Ability to mentor and impart knowledge to Junior colleagues.
* Ability to prioritise competing workload.
* Basic Keyboard Skills
* Knowledge of IT architecture in the running of complex analytical equipment and Laboratory Information Systems
* Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic lab work
* Timely accurate working.
* Methodical and well organised.
* Precise and Numerate
* Computer literate
* Good hand eye co-ordination, Reliable and trustworthy
* Quick to learn and comprehend.
* Able to work as a team member.
* Self-motivation.
* Able to perform light physical work.
* Capable of intense periods of concentration.
* Ability to show flexibility by performing multiple tasks.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Openness.
* Prepared to work with biological materials and a variety of sample types.
* You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
* Good communication and presentation skills.
Desirable criteria
* Membership of IBMS or BBTS CPD scheme.
* Knowledge of all basic techniques within Haematology and Transfusion.
* Previous experience in NHS Diagnostic laboratory.
* Quick to learn and comprehend.
* Able to perform light physical work.
* Capable of intense periods of concentration.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Self-motivation.
* Openness.
* Ability to learn from experience.
* Prepared to work with biological materials and a variety of sample types.
* Good hand eye co-ordination, reliable and trustworthy.
About Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
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