About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, focused and enthusiastic BMS to join our Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratory at William Harvey Hospital in Ashford. This role is the Senior Biomedical Scientist in Haematology (Band 7), full-time, permanent and substantive. You will be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary blood science team that provides a 24/7 specialist and acute services to the patients of East Kent.
Applicants should have proven leadership skills, significant Haematology and Coagulation knowledge and experience, and have a good track record of managing staff and laboratory resources. You must be able to demonstrate morphology competence, achievement of targets, implementing service developments and service transformation initiatives, a high attention to detail and excellent communication skills. The suitable candidate must be HCPC registered and hold an IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology (see JD for options and more details).
If this is you we would love to hear from you!
We are UKAS ISO 15189: 2022 accredited as are all Pathology disciplines within the organisation. Our services offer a range of diagnostic tests and the department has a strong training ethos linked to career development and progression.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have a designated base at the William Harvey Hospital, Ashford but should the needs of the service dictate as an employee of EKHUFT you could be asked to work at an alternative site.
The primary role will be the day to day management of the Haematology laboratory whilst reporting to the Chief BMS. Ability to train in all aspects of Haematology is essential, including coagulation and blood film morphology.
After a period of training and competency assessment the successful candidate will be expected to participate in our multi-disciplinary (blood transfusion and haematology) continuous processing pattern (CPP), 24-7 365, including nights, weekends and bank holidays. This system is fully WTD compliant. Though not essential, previous experience in Blood Transfusion would be an advantage.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
We offer a full package of benefits, including a car lease scheme; on-site childcare; generous annual leave in line with NHS terms and conditions; high street and public transport discounts; and a 24/7 staff support service.
Kent and Medway Pathology Network (KMPN) is a formal partnership of seven laboratories across three pathology services in four acute Trusts. Our 1000 colleagues provide services across the health and care sector to a population of nearly 2 million.
KMPN are at an exciting point of our network development with a recommendation to form a joint venture across the four Trusts leading transformation. Our projects including single IT solutions, procurement and digital projects, to ensure our services are able to meet growing demand for our service users, patients and communities.
Job description Job responsibilities
KMPN: You will have a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in KMPN. We are developing a network academy, a platform for all network education and training from apprenticeships to advanced clinical and scientific qualifications with a single faculty making best use of our talented educators and trainers. You will not be expected to work at sites outside of EKHUFT. However, there will be opportunities for collaborative working within the network.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and training Essential
HCPC Registration. Either an M level (Level 7) qualification in a relevant subject, which could be a Master of Science degree (MSc) or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma or IBMS Fellowship examination or 120 credits in a postgraduate qualification(s) in relevant professional subjects. Or via (Experiential route) Clear relevant and demonstrable experience of operating at Band 7 level and being able to showcase expected knowledge of a band 7 section lead along with the ability to demonstrate leadership skills. This must include a completed Specialist Portfolio in Haematology & Blood Transfusion.
Desirable
Either a BBTS examination or MSc individual modules in Haematology or Blood Transfusion. IBMS Certificates in Expert Practice in: Quality Management, Training, Leadership & Management.
Clinical skills and experience Essential
Extensive post-qualification experience in a UKAS ISO 15189 accredited Haematology / Blood Transfusion laboratory. Experience working at band 7 level including managing staff, leading a team and delivery of targets. Evidence of contributing to the development of blood transfusion or Haematology and of recent personal development. Highly developed technical, analytical and interpretational skills with evidence of experience in blood film morphology and ability to provide relevant morphology training. Evidence of deputising for section leads. Evidence of delivering teaching and training to multidisciplinary staff and students including competency signoff. Evidence of participation in different EQA schemes including haematology, morphology and coagulation. Ability to investigate and action poor returns. Evidence of participation in UKAS assessments and ensuring standards are upheld at all times.
Desirable
Evidence of taking technical charge and responsibility of a section including staff and resources. Evidence of ensuring work is completed to a high standard and actioning underperformance Evidence of delivery of different aspect of quality including audits, CAPA, Datix and quality improvements.
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of advances in Haematology and Blood Transfusion
Personal/professional attributes Essential
Effective communication skills with other health care professionals. Well-developed analytical skills. Ability to organise own time effectively and work to schedules and deadlines. Be self-motivated and work hard towards objectives. Ability to work as part of a team and develop effective relationships. Demonstrate a positive attitude and evidence of actively improving staff morale.
Other requirements Essential
To be aware of and demonstrate the Trust's Vision, Mission, Values and behaviours.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address William Harvey Hospital
Kennington Road
Ashford
TN24 0LZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)