We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Biomedical Scientist role in the Haematology & Blood Transfusion department across Stoke Mandeville and Wycombe hospitals.

The successful candidate will be the section lead for Automated Haematology and as such applications are invited from HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with excellent knowledge in Haematology, Coagulation & Blood Transfusion. Candidates would ideally have some personnel management experience.

The department uses Sysmex analysers in Haematology and Coagulation and Ortho Vision analysers in Transfusion and. Equipment is standardised across both sites.

We deliver a 24 hour service and you would be expected to work a shift pattern to support provision of this service.

Main duties of the job

• Deputise for Lead BMS during periods of absence.
• Assist with the day-to-day supervision and performance of the Routine Haematology Department.
• Assist in the teaching and training of all technical aspects of Haematology, with specific responsibility for the supervision of basic and post-basic qualification project work.
• Assist with the general maintenance, calibration and quality control of automated, semi-automated equipment in Haematology and the installation, integration andmonitoring of new equipment and technologies.
• Assist with the authorisation of completed work for printing of reports, initiating further investigation as and when appropriate, and bringing to the attention of medical staff such results which require clinical judgement and comment, with specific responsibility for routine Haematology results.
• Participate in staff appraisals of BMS, Trainee BMS, AP and MLA staff and assist in development of PDP.
• Contribute to the Blood Sciences Quality Management system under guidance of the Lead and/or Head BMS.
• Contribute to the general management function of the Haematology and Blood Transfusion department.

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
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• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
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Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

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Person Specification

Education, Qualification & Training

Essential

• Registered with HCPC as a BMS
• MSc in related discipline
• Evidence of CPD

Experience

Essential

• Worked within a diagnostic lab, post registration
• Experience in a Blood Sciences laboratory
• Working knowledge of all blood sciences disciplines
• Knowledge of quality management systems/requirements

Desirable

• Experience of a UKAS assessment
• Leadership training undertaken

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of QMS
• Automated Haematology experience/qualification
• Sound technical knowledge
• Organisational skills to run a laboratory section and trouble shoot problems.
• Ability to train staff at all levels and to monitor competency requirements
• Computer keyboard skills & use of Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Clear understanding of ISO 15189:2022 standards

Desirable

• Experience of automated haematology testing
• Knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures with experience of Health & Safety representative role

Special circumstances

Essential

• Able to travel to other sites
• Willing to participate in out of hours

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

434-SCS6529601