Biomedical Scientist
- Employer
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
- Location
- Truro
- Salary
- £28,407 to £34,581 a year pa pro rata
- Closing date
- 18 Jun 2024
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- Profession
- Healthcare scientist, Biomedical scientist
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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Royal Cornwall hospital provides pathology services for Cornwall & is currently looking for two motivated Band 5 Biomedical Scientists to become part of the Haematology, Coagulation and Blood Transfusion team covering the full range of available tests rotating through all sections. The Blood Sciences laboratory is due to enter an exciting phase with a new build pathology department future proofing pathology for the next 40 years with a purpose built facility featuring state of the art diagnostic equipment.
Our laboratory has full ISO 15189 Accreditation status, and the Transfusion laboratory is fully MHRA compliant. The laboratory is equipped with Abbott Alinity HQ full blood count analysers, Werfen Coagulation TOP analysers, Grifols Erytra blood grouping analysers and access to Sebia capillary electrophoresis for haemoglobinopathy and antenatal sickle cell and thalassaemia screening. The hospital is a Haemostasis Centre with the laboratory undertaking advanced coagulation thrombotic and haemorrhagic investigations.
You will be expected to participate in a 24/7 rota after suitable training.
The department supports professional career progression and works closely with educational establishments to provide placement and training opportunities.
Cornwall offers an amazing lifestyle of outdoor activities, some of the finest beaches in the country and a safe and child friendly environment. Moorland and coastal walking, surfing, summer festivals and a warm mild climate.
Main duties of the job
To undertake scientific duties in any part of the Department as required in order to facilitate the smooth running of the service.
To participate in the 24/7 service provision
To provide a clinical technical service by performing routine and specialist analytical testing on a range of biological samples.
To maintain and run specialist equipment as deemed appropriate by the lead BMS.
To provide cover for other staff members and engage in the team ethic.
To supervise, mentor and support Trainee Biomedical Scientists and support staff.
To support the quality management system.
About us
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake scientific duties in any part of the Department as required in order to facilitate the smooth running of the service
To provide a clinical technical service by performing routine and specialist analytical testing on a range of biological samples
To maintain and run specialist equipment as deemed appropriate by the lead BMS
To provide cover for other staff members and engage in the team ethic
To supervise, mentor and support Trainee Biomedical Scientists and support staff
To support the quality management system
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratory. Royal Cornwall Hospital.
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
156-6167792-A
Our laboratory has full ISO 15189 Accreditation status, and the Transfusion laboratory is fully MHRA compliant. The laboratory is equipped with Abbott Alinity HQ full blood count analysers, Werfen Coagulation TOP analysers, Grifols Erytra blood grouping analysers and access to Sebia capillary electrophoresis for haemoglobinopathy and antenatal sickle cell and thalassaemia screening. The hospital is a Haemostasis Centre with the laboratory undertaking advanced coagulation thrombotic and haemorrhagic investigations.
You will be expected to participate in a 24/7 rota after suitable training.
The department supports professional career progression and works closely with educational establishments to provide placement and training opportunities.
Cornwall offers an amazing lifestyle of outdoor activities, some of the finest beaches in the country and a safe and child friendly environment. Moorland and coastal walking, surfing, summer festivals and a warm mild climate.
Main duties of the job
To undertake scientific duties in any part of the Department as required in order to facilitate the smooth running of the service.
To participate in the 24/7 service provision
To provide a clinical technical service by performing routine and specialist analytical testing on a range of biological samples.
To maintain and run specialist equipment as deemed appropriate by the lead BMS.
To provide cover for other staff members and engage in the team ethic.
To supervise, mentor and support Trainee Biomedical Scientists and support staff.
To support the quality management system.
About us
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake scientific duties in any part of the Department as required in order to facilitate the smooth running of the service
To provide a clinical technical service by performing routine and specialist analytical testing on a range of biological samples
To maintain and run specialist equipment as deemed appropriate by the lead BMS
To provide cover for other staff members and engage in the team ethic
To supervise, mentor and support Trainee Biomedical Scientists and support staff
To support the quality management system
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited BMS Degree
- IBMS registration portfolio
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- IT qualification or experience
Experience
Essential
- Relevant laboratory experience
- NHS laboratory experience
Desirable
- Practical experience in the host laboratory discipline
Skills
Essential
- Able to perform complex laboratory tasks and assays
- Able to understand and deal with abnormal results
- Able to deal with IQC and EQA
- Good interpretive skills
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratory. Royal Cornwall Hospital.
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
156-6167792-A
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