About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Wye Valley NHS Trust (WVT) for two Biomedical Scientists to join our Blood Sciences Department. We are looking for one enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist to work on rotation through our Clinical Chemistry section, and another for Haematology and Blood Transfusion sections, with the opportunity to cross train in other disciplines; Haematology, Blood transfusion, Clinical Chemistry and Immunology, to help us continue to deliver exceptional, high-quality integrated care to our patients.
The successful candidate will have:
HCPC State Registration as a Biomedical Scientist A good understanding of a Blood Sciences Department Troubleshooting and problem solving skills Excellent communication skills Willingness to learn and develop new skills
Training Opportunities
The Blood Sciences Department is committed to providing training opportunities to help staff to develop the skills and knowledge they require to excel in their career as a Biomedical Scientist. Opportunities include:
IBMS Specialist Portfolio in a range of disciplines IBMS Certificates of Expert Practice NEQAS meetings and courses In house quality training including auditing and incident management IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma Webinars in all areas of Biomedical Science NHS Blood And Transplant Scientific Courses Anticoagulation Management BBTS Specialist Certification in Transfusion Science Practice Barbara Bain Morphology update for Biomedical Scientists
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for performing a range of scientific procedures on biological samples that contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases and to develop and maintain competency in all sections of the Blood Sciences Laboratory as required: Clinical Chemistry,Anticoagulation, Blood Transfusion, Haematology and Immunology.
A 24/7 service is provided for Blood Transfusion, Haematology and Clinical Chemistry. Therefore the post holder will be expected to fully participate in the extended core hours and shift system once competent.
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."
Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.
Job description Job responsibilities
To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Essential
Degree or equivalent, accredited by the IBMS for the purpose of HCPC registration HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
Desirable
Evidence of current Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activity
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing to a wide range of people Excellent time management and organisational skills Good scientific and technical skills Good level of computer literacy
Experience Essential
Previous experience of working in an NHS laboratory as registered BMS
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.
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 Wye Valley NHS Trust
Address Hereford County Hospital
Stonebow Road
Hereford
HR1 2ER
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)