Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists in the Haematology and Blood Transfusion Laboratories at Pathology at Wigan and Salford (PAWS) apart of the Northern Care Alliance.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated individuals with experience in Haematology and Blood Transfusion Science to join our team.
Working across a range of sections you will receive full support and development through training and gain experience in specialist areas.The Central Service Laboratory at Salford Royal Hospital also serves the sites of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
PAWS also has Laboratories at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary and Wrightington Hsopital.
Main duties of the job You will be working with state-of-the-art equipment including Sysmex XN 9000 FBC automation, CN serivce Coaguation automation, GeneXpert PCR, Bio-Rad Variant HPLC equipment and Ortho Vision automated blood group serology.
Blood transfusion practice includes Electronic Issue, and a patient blood management programme is in place to support anaemia management.
The department is fully computerised with Telepath.
2025 will see a new LIMS installed WinPath Enterprise.The philosophy of the laboratory is to promote best practice and provide high quality services.
The department is approved by the HCPC for training to state registration and is UKAS accredited (ISO 15189).
CPD and further study is encouraged and supported.
Band 5 staff automatically progress to Band 6 on successful completion of the IBMS Specialist Diploma and 3 year post registration experience.
About us The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country.
A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.
Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist with IBMS accredited Honours Degree or equivalent.
Desirable Specialist Diploma Demonstrate band 6 experience Skill and Knowledge Essential Ability to follow protocols accurately.
Computer literacy Awareness of confidentiality issues.
Awareness of health and safety issues.
Desirable Evidence of Continuing Professional Development specialist Knowledge across a range of working procedures.
Experience Essential Post registration experience in Haematology &/or Blood Transfusion Work within a NHS laboratory before Desirable Blood Transfusion experience Blood film morphology experience 2 - 3 Year experience working in Haematology or Blood Transfusion in the UK Flexibility to work 24/7 Essential mention in application flexibility to work 24/7 Desirable Already working 24/7