Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Preanalytics

Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Preanalytics

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Wye Valley NHS Trust (WVT) for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our Blood Sciences Department. We are looking for a keen, enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist with proven experience in Haematology and Blood Transfusion, and an interest in developing services to help us to implement our new managed laboratory service equipment in the pre-analytical area of the Blood Sciences laboratory.

WVT is an excellent place to train and develop new skills, and further study will be supported. Therefore, this post will be open to individuals who don't yet have the IBMS Specialist portfolio providing they are committed to completing the portfolio with the support of the department.

The Blood Sciences Department is committed to providing training opportunities to help staff to develop the skills and knowledge they require to excel in their career as a Biomedical Scientist. Opportunities include:

• BBTS Specialist Certification in Transfusion Science Practice
• IBMS Certificates of Expert Practice
• Barbara Bain Morphology update for Biomedical Scientists
• Range of NEQAS meetings and courses
• In house quality training including auditing and incident management
• IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma
• Variety of webinars in all areas of Biomedical Science

The post holder will rotate through Haematology and Blood Transfusion in order to participate in the 24/7 service.

The post holder would support with the newly installed pre-analytical area of the Blood Sciences laboratory and specimen reception. This will involve reviewing existing practices and workflows and suggesting changes to allow for successful implementation of automation. The post holder would then be responsible for routine operation including training and competency assessment, troubleshooting and review of practices.

The post holder will provide support to the Blood Sciences Management Team in implementing policies and procedures to ensure the department continues to comply with the requirements of ISO 15189 in order to maintain UKAS accreditation.

There will be a strong focus on ensuring analyser performance, including training staff to undertake these processes appropriately and troubleshoot any issues.

The post holder will also take a leading role in the specimen reception area to ensure a high quality service is provided. This will include supporting with the development of training and competency assessments and records, delivery of training, incident management and participation in the audit programme.

They would also work alongside the specimen reception supervisor and relevant section managers to ensure smooth running of the 24/7 Blood Sciences service.

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with experience of laboratory work in an NHS Laboratory
• Experience of working in Haematology & transfusion

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing to a wide range of people
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Good scientific and technical skills

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per annum, pro rata, Salary is dependant on experience