We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and well-motivated individual with laboratory experience, to join our team within the Blood Sciences Clinical Laboratory at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, part of one of the largest pathology networks in the UK, Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services.

You will need to demonstrate Specialist knowledge in Blood Sciences (Haematology and Blood Transfusion or Biochemistry) and have experience in the day to day running of the laboratory. Likewise, you must be able to show effective leadership and communication skills and be able to manage junior staff in a positive and efficient manner. If successful, you will also be responsible for helping to maintain UKAS ISO 15189:2022 and MHRA accreditation, by participating in all aspects of the quality management system.

You must be keen to embrace new ways of working and develop your knowledge and skills and help develop others. In addition to these requirements, you will be expected to participate in the shift rota, covering shifts spanning the 24/7 working week, once competency has been achieved. You may also expect to work at other Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Service sites as required to maintain quality, training and service requirements.

Main duties of the job

The laboratory is currently moving towards full multidisciplinary working and as such you would be trained in all areas of the laboratory and be expected to cover unsocial hours as a multi-disciplined member of the team. As a new member of staff, you will be provided with suitable training with rotation in all sections of the laboratory, namely Haematology, Coagulation, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry. The laboratory has currently undergone an exciting overhaul of its equipment which has seen it fully equipped with Abbott Alinity H & CI analysers, ACL TOP 550 analysers, with Immucor NEO Iris Blood Group Analysers and more to be implemented. Experience with some of these machines is not essential but desirable. Our laboratory is fully accredited with ISO 15189:2012, MHRA and holds IBMS training status.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than �45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

To participate in the shift rota to ensure a safe and high-quality provision of the Blood Sciences service at RSH and throughout the Pathology Network.

To perform the initial screening and further investigation of diagnostic tests producing complex quality diagnostic results in order to aid patient treatment and care.

To acquire and maintain multidisciplinary skills to enable the performing ofBiochemistry and Haematology tests and delivering Blood Transfusion services in a multidisciplinary environment.

Being trained to undergraduate knowledge level and hold an IBMS Specialist diploma in a Blood Sciences or individual discipline and being trained to local competency in the complimentary disciplines (Biochemistry/Haematology/ Blood Transfusion).

To use these specialist and generalist skills, along with complex analysers and IT solutions in order to deliver a quality service to our users.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc or equivalent qualification in Biomedical Sciences
• HCPC registration
• IBMS Specialist diploma in either Biochemistry or Haematology/Blood Transfusion

Desirable

• Evidence of further qualifications such as an MSc

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Health and Safety issues including COSHH
• Experienced in analysing complex data and writing associated reports
• Experience in a Blood Sciences laboratory working at a specialist level
• Experience in maintaining an effective quality management system

Desirable

• Training in use of laboratory IT systems
• Experience and training in the development, writing and delivery Standard Operating Procedures
• Experience in training and overseeing junior staff

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX

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