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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
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

  • 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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