Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our Haematology team, as a Band 7 Senior Biomedical Scientist at the Scarborough Hospital Site as part of the Scarborough, Hull, York Pathology Services (SHYPS) Network.
You will be working with the existing senior team to provide Senior BMS support for Coagulation andMorphology.
Additionally, there will be a training officer role for the site.
You must be a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered Biomedical Scientist, and hold an appropriate post graduate qualification that includes Haematology speciality (MSc or HSD).
Experience of quality management/audit, training or leadership experience would be advantageous.
The Haematology Laboratory is equipped with Sysmex XN and CN analysers.
Interfaced with a telepath LIMS system, which is in the finalstages of transferring to Winpath Enterprise.
Main duties of the job The post holder will take delegated responsibility for day-to-dayoperational matters of the Coagulation and Morphology section of the department, and deputise for the Chief Biomedical Scientist on technical matters in their absence.
They will supervise, train and develop subordinate staff, including Biomedical Scientists (BMS), Trainee Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLA), ensuring that proficiency and competence and personal and professional standards of that group are maintained.
The post holder will work closely alongside Senior BMS colleagues at the York site, to ensure harmonisation of procedures and policies.
About us Our benefitsWe offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.
If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leaveConfidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance ProgrammeNHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work schemeAn extensive range of learning and development opportunitiesDiscounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description Job responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early.
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Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential MSc or Equivalent in relevant speciality Comprehensive experience and a minimum of 3 years experience in a specialist BMS position within the relevant discipline in a CPA accredited laboratory Desirable Any relevant further qualifications or study in training Has experience of a range of analytical platforms and preparation instruments, including the Sysmex HST, ESR, PV instrumentation Knowledge and skills Essential Demonstrable team working, prioritise workload and working to deadlines