The RoleYou will process a broad range of specialist and routine laboratory diagnostic investigations in Haematology/Blood Transfusion using a range of scientific measurements and technical procedures on patient samples.
You will provides advice to clinicians and other healthcare staff as to appropriateness of tests and time-scales.
You will responsible for own work and uses specialist training to operate complex equipment and solve problems.
Acts as a mentor to less experienced Biomedical Scientists and participates in training /supervision of Trainee Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants.NHS LanarkshireHave you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire?
Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do.
Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire.
NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.What we'll need you to bringState HCPC registration with the Health Professions Council is mandatory.BSc honours degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent, which is acceptable for Health Professions Council registration.Formal evidence of specialist knowledge of a range of discipline specific procedures.Evidence of continuing professional development, for example, a specialist portfolio of development, attendance at specialist courses, training on new instrumentation and learning through reflective practice.It would be great if you also haveLicentiate of the Institute of Biomedical SciencePrevious experience of working as a biomedical scientist in an NHS clinical laboratory environmentSpecialist Diploma in either Haematology/ Blood Transfusion/Blood Science or evidence to demonstrate working towards completionOverseas applicants - Please note that registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is essential to be considered for this roleContract typePermanentFull time or Part Time37 hoursLocation and Working PatternThis role will be based in Haematology within University Hospital WishawThe working pattern for this role Looking to find out more?If you're looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!Why NHS Lanarkshire?Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.Some of NHS Lanarkshire's benefits include:A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of serviceA minimum of 8 days of public holidaysMembership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )Paid sick leave increasing with length of serviceOccupational health servicesEmployee counselling servicesWork-life Balance policies and proceduresNHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling.
This support can be accessed using the links on this page.Further InformationFor more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description.
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