Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has re-designed its Pathology services following Trust mergers and now has an opportunity for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist within the field of Haematology.

The post holder will be highly skilled in the use of the latest biomedical techniques and complex instrumentation alongside more traditional manual methods of investigation. The individual will be expected to apply professional judgement and utilise specialist skills and knowledge to provide a timely result service to the clinician. The individual will be committed to formally maintaining their specialist skills and knowledge by appropriate training and self-education.

Main duties of the job

We provide a 24/7 diagnostic service andwe can offerfull timehours covering day, evening, night and weekends.

If you have the qualifications and experience and wish to develop your knowledge and skills in Haematology and Blood Transfusion, we are waiting to hear from you.

About us

The individual is responsible for the delegated tasks involved in the delivery of a clinical pathology service that enables the highest standards of patient care.

In addition the biomedical scientist will, under the guidance of senior biomedical scientists, supervise, train and mentor biomedical support workers, trainee and newly appointed Biomedical Scientists.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent
• State registration with the Health Professions Council
• Evidence of a Continuing Personal Development Programme
• Experience in UK Haematology lab
• Any IBMS Specialist certificate

Desirable

• Membership of an other professional body

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of general Haematology, acquired by lab experience and IBMS registration portfolio.
• Working in a diagnostic laboratory at Specialist BMS level.
• HHFT Haematology Computer literate

Desirable

• Lone working
• Shift working

Training

Essential

• IBMS specialist portfolio in Haematology

Desirable

• Working towards specialist portfolio

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Winchester

Romsey Road

Winchester

SO23 5DG

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