Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology & Blood Bank

We are looking for an enthusiastic and professional specialist Biomedical Scientists to work in all areas of University Hospitals Haematology & Transfusion, within the Derriford Combined Laboratory.

We are primarily looking for suitably qualified, HCPC Registered, Biomedical Scientists who have completed their Specialist Portfolio, or evidence of working towards a completed IBMS specialist portfolio ideally within the first 12 months of appointment to post. Consideration may be given to candidates who are willing to commence a Specialist Portfolio upon appointment with an expectation of completion within 2 years.

Candidates should have proven advanced technical skills and knowledge within Haematology disciplines. Specialist proven knowledge of Blood bank, and or Haematology and Coagulation is essential. Previous demonstrable experience of the accreditation processes in a blood sciences discipline would also be an advantage.

The Department operates a 24/7 service supported by rotas which attract additional payments.

For an informal visit or further information, please contact Robin Ellis

To undertake scientific duties in any section, comprising the specialities of Haematology, Coagulation & Blood Transfusion sections of the Department as required in order to facilitate the smooth running of the service.

To provide a clinical technical service by performing routine and specialist analytical testing on a range of biological samples.

To maintain and run specialist equipment up to a value of £1 million.

To possess the skills required to provide the necessary training and supervision of Band 5 Biomedical Scientists, Trainee Biomedical Scientists and support staff within your section.

To act as section lead in the absence of Band 7 section leads.

To lead under the direction of Section leads and Clinical teams, any validation and verifications (V&V).

*** Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

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• To process biological samples, taking personal responsibility for the quality and authorisation of the results, which are used in the diagnosis, treatment and management of disease.
• To possess highly developed specialist scientific skills.
• The post holder will demonstrate the high level of skill to perform complex manual, semi automated and automated analytical techniques as applicable, meeting turnaround times with prompt reporting of results used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• The post holder will be required to provide complex information relating to test results, which may be sensitive in nature.
• As a state registered Scientist with the Health Professions Council understand the pathology of disease in relationship to the results produced whilst being aware of their significance in the authorisation of patients results with reference to the normal ranges.
• Will be aware of the clinical significance of results produced and using this knowledge to perform appropriate supplementary tests/investigations relevant to providing a complete report to requesting clinicians.
• To plan and prioritise workload of Band 5 Biomedical Scientists, Trainee BMS and support staff.
• To perform urgent analyses, reporting results to requesting clinicians as appropriate.
• Identify abnormal or unexpected results and ensure prompt reporting, follow up and referral to…