Eastern Pathology Alliance (EPA) is a fully formed network of The, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, James Paget University Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn. This post is based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

At NNUH the Transfusion lab processes approx. 60000 samples per annum and provides a full 24/7 service to the hospital. The department has recently introduced new Grifols Erytra analysers and associated BTM middleware. Currently the department uses Telepath LIMS and are looking to upgrade this. Haemonetics Blood Tracking system is in place for the control of blood fridges and bedside administration of components.

The post holder will be part of a larger network team led by the Network Blood Transfusion Manager, and supported by the EPA quality team.

The post holder will be expected to take the lead on daily IT tasks, laboratory IT issues and projects, this may require liaising with the IT leads at the other sites.

Main duties of the job

Advanced Health Care Scientist with experience and specialist knowledge in Transfusion Science and the requirements of the BSQR and ISO15189. To act as the IT lead for transfusion at NNUH and be responsible for the day to day management of IT related tasks, in addition to troubleshooting and managing larger projects. There may be requirement to support in other areas within the service as required

To meet standards required to achieve and maintain all aspects of BSQR standards as inspected by the MHRA and ISO 15189 as assessed by UKAS.

Ensures the Laboratory IT systems are functioning correctly in order to provide clear and appropriate reports in a format that allows the service users/clients access to accurate and updated patient care test results and traceability records.

As specialised staff they will be required to train and demonstrate methodologies to medical staff, clinical scientists, other BMS staff, new entrant staff, students and medical laboratory assistants (MLA).

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N& N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Communicates complex clinical scientific service related test information to managers, consultants, nurses, other health care colleagues, patients and patient carers.

2. Answers complex telephone inquiries from pathology users, patients and patient carers about test results and provide information that is highly complex about methodologies and service requirements.

3. Explains complex results and reassures the users that the information is correct when results do not agree with the clinical presentation and investigate.

4. Responsible for problem solving in their specialist field.

5. Manages own work and supervises day-to-day routine work in their specialised service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MSc Biomedical Sciences or equivalent (Significant experience Specialist BMS)
• State registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Develop skills and demonstrate continued competence to practice

Experience

Essential

• Has advanced specialist knowledge of the assays performed within their service
• Understands clinical analyser performance evaluation to include complex instrumentation
• Develop knowledge and skills of how to problem solve complex clinical scientific and technical problems
• Has developed a comprehensive knowledge, understanding and ability to use current laboratory software

Skills

Essential

• Has a good working knowledge of LIMS and other transfusion IT systems and validation processes
• Understands clinical analyser performance evaluation to include complex instrumental

Attitude, Aptitude

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

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