Qualified Band 5/6

An exciting Job opportunity has arisen for a well-motivated, flexible and innovative individual working across the specialism of Hematology and Transfusion.

The service serves a population of over 400,000 patients and is based at both the Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and the Calderdale Royal Hospital, where you will be expected to work across both sites.

The department is fully UKAS and MHRA accredited and has HCPC training status.

Main duties of the job

Qualified Band 5/6

The Hematology department is well equipped with Siemens Hema analysers and coagulation analysers are Sysmex CS 2500.

The Blood Transfusion service is delivered via the Biorad IH-1000 automated Blood grouping system and operates a state of the art Blood Track System - Haemonetics. Ensuring quality and safety for the collection, processing, storage and administration of human blood components. This system electronically records every stage of the transfusion process improving patient safety.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who wishes to join and play an active role in our busy and friendly department. Participation in the 24/7 rota will be expected following a period of training. Applicants should be suitably qualified state registered biomedical scientists with HCPC registration and a completed specialist portfolio.

About us

The Hematology department is well equipped Siemens Hema analysers and coagulation analysers are Sysmex CS 2500.

The Blood Transfusion service is delivered via the Biorad IH-1000 automated Blood grouping system and operates a state of the art Blood Track System - Haemonetics. Ensuring quality and safety for the collection, processing, storage and administration of human blood components. This system electronically records every stage of the transfusion process improving patient safety.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who wishes to join and play an active role in our busy and friendly department. Participation in the 24/7 rota will be expected following a period of training. Applicants should be suitably qualified state registered biomedical scientists with HCPC registration and a completed specialist portfolio.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Qualified Band 5/6

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who wishes to join and play an active role in our busy and friendly department. Participation in the 24/7 rota will be expected following a period of training. Applicants should be suitably qualified state registered biomedical scientists with HCPC registration and a completed specialist portfolio.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• Accredited Degree in Biomedical Science and a completed registration portfolio
• State registration with the HCPC
• Demonstrate a commitment to and participation in continued professional development. Create own personal development plan

Desirable

• Willing to undertake post graduate qualification e.g., Specialist Portfolio
• Fully trained in all areas of the Clinical Haematology & Transfusion department

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience with laboratory computer systems
• Willingness to take part in providing out of hours service
• To be able to deal with sensitive data in accordance with departmental and Trust guidelines
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge base in laboratory practice in Clinical Haematology & Transfusion
• Good IT skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of the specimen pathways for all samples, including reference laboratory tests
• Experience of training other staff members
• Experience of working within a Clinical Haematology & Transfusion Department
• Supervision of MLA and assistant/associate practitioner grade staff
• Experience of stock control systems
• Experience of involvement in laboratory and clinical audit
• Active participation in Service Development
• Knowledge and understanding of laboratory accreditation and other quality standards associated with Clinical Haematology & Transfusion laboratories
• Ability to run, maintain and fault find on laboratory equipment
• To give presentations on results of trials or audit to interested parties in the Trust

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Willingness to comply with departmental dress code
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels both written and verbal with all levels of staff and the customers of the service

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HRI and CRH

Acre Street

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

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