Job summary We are recruiting for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist with skills in Blood Transfusion, who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.The Lister Pathology department are looking for a Full time HCPC registered Biomedical scientist, to work in the Pathology services at East and North Hertfordshire Trust, in the Blood Sciences department.Duties will include routine operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the various analysers in the Blood Transfusion department.
We are multi discipline laboratory and cross training is encouraged in other blood science disciplines.Staff development is vital to the organisation and support will be provided to become a multidisciplinary member of staff within the Blood sciences department.Post holder would take part in the 24-hour shift system, consisting of 8 hr and 12 hr shifts, including nights once trained.Come join our organisation and play a vital part in the growth and development of our service and in return, we will provide an environment that values its staff and offers excellent personal development and career opportunities.At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve.
We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
Main duties of the job Duties involve processing specialist investigations in department.Provide specialist advice to clinicians as to appropriateness of tests and timescales.Provide specialist service training, problem solving for specialist requirement.You will work independently and lead on specialist area as directed by Lead BMS.Act as mentor for more junior scientific and support staff.You will work flexibly in reflection of service needs this may include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24 hour, 7 days per week service.
About us At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care.
Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:o The Lister Hospital, Stevenageo New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden Cityo Hertford County, Hertfordo Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients.
We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees.
This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests.
Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person Specification Qualifications / Training Essential HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent Additional appropriate specialist qualification if required Evidence of CPD Desirable Appropriate Post registration IBMS Specialist diploma or IBMS diploma in Biomedical Science European Computer driving license or equivalent Previous Experience Essential Theoretical knowledge and practical experience of specialist biomedical procedures relevant to post Substantial practical experience of working in a Biomedical Science laboratory.
Experience of Pathology IT systems.
Experience of Quality Management Systems.
Experience of performing Risk Assessments.
Desirable Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS Previous experience of line managing staff Skills Essential Willingness to undertake cross training to extend skill set to deliver role Excellent communication skills, written and verbal Interpretation and analytical skills Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team or independently Ability to supervise less experienced staff, including supporting the training of staff.
Ability to own workload and prioritise as needed Desirable Proven influencing and negotiating skills at all levels Demonstrable mentoring skills Knowledge Essential Theoretical knowledge and practical experience of specialist biomedical procedures relevant to post.
Desirable Knowledge of Pathology IT systems Knowledge of Quality Management Systems Knowledge/performance of Risk Assessments Other requirements Essential Experience and evidence of engagement around equality, diversity and inclusion issues in relation to policy, service development and service delivery in respect of both services to users and the management of staff High level of accuracy and attention to detail Integrity and personal credibility.
Ability to be flexible and respond to the needs of the service Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where there are competing demands.
Puts the patient first in everything that is undertaken Role model our Trust values every day