About this role
Job summary
Applicants are required for the post of Senior Biomedical Scientist in the Haematology laboratory at Hull as part of the Scarborough, Hull and York Pathology Service (SHYPS).
You will be a qualified BMS, with MSc, or equivalent, and will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the coagulation section of the Blood Sciences Laboratory. You must be state registered with the HCPC and have extensive post registration experience in a Haematology Laboratory, with evidence of CPD in coagulation.
The section covers coagulation testing.
The Haematology laboratory has a wide test repertoire including routine haematology, blood transfusion, coagulation, special haemostasis, HbA1c and haemoglobinopathy testing. The laboratory is one of the busiest haematology laboratories in the region processing in excess of 900,000 requests pa across two hospital sites. The department is equipped with TOSOH G11 analysers, Sysmex HST system, CN series coagulation analysers and Ortho Vision blood transfusion analysers.
All Biomedical Scientists are expected to participate fully in the local shift pattern once assessed as competent.
The wide variety of work and expertise available at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital provides an ideal environment for a Senior Biomedical Scientist to develop. This is a challenging post for an enthusiastic, well motivated, forward thinking individual who will be expected to make a significant contribution to the development of the department.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will take delegated responsibility for day-to-dayoperational matters of the coagulation 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.
Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at the hospital site. Remote interviews will not be available.
About us
For further information about the Trust, please visit:
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Our benefits
We 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 dependants 27 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 leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts 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. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered as a Biomedical Scientist on the HCPC register. Biomedical Science (Hons) degree or acceptable equivalent with top up and FIBMS equivalent. Specialist IBMS portfolio in Haematology or Blood Sciences Completed MSc or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma in relevant speciality
Knowledge and skills Essential
Extensive experience in laboratory haematology at specialist level (post registration). Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Experience in Haematology and Coagulation
Desirable
Pursuing or willing to undertake specific training
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 York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Hull Royal Infirmary
Anlably Road
Hull
HU2 3JZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)