About this role
Job summary
The ideal candidate will have previously completed the Specialist Diploma in Haematology and Blood Transfusion and/or an IBMS accredited master's degree or be able to demonstrate equivalence in a relevant subject and have current HCPC registration.
All duties are performed in line with documented laboratory processes to ensure high quality, reproducible patient results. Techniques include manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory methods including microscopy. Excellent attention to detail is required to ensure integrity of patient and laboratory records is maintained in line with ISO15189 requirements. The post holder will work and communicate with a range of staff and service users.
The successful candidate will be required to fully participate in the shift pattern which covers 24 hours per day, 7 day per week working, including lone and night working.
Applications are invited from ambitious, adaptable individuals who would enjoy working as part of a friendly team in this busy department.
Main duties of the job
o Processes specialist investigations in department.
o Provides specialist advice to clinicians as to appropriateness of tests and timescales.
o Provides specialist service e.g. training, problem solving for specialist requirement.
o Work independently and lead on specialist area as directed by Senior Biomedical Scientists (BMS).
o Acts as mentor for more junior scientific and support staff.
o To 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.
o Supervises and/or trains less experienced staff in own area of work.
o The work of the service brings staff into constant contact with human body fluids, tissues and hazardous chemicals. This may include blood, pus, urine, faeces, and respiratory secretions.
o Maintain and promote professional image of the pathology department.
o Where required, to lead and supervise a section of the laboratory.
NB: Post holder must not work outside their defined field of competence.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see job description and addendum for detailed description of role and main responsibilities.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Person Specification
Education & Qualification Essential
HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist. Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent. Hold or working towards an appropriate post registration IBMS Specialist Diploma or demonstrable equivalence to the learning outcomes of the Specialist Diploma. Evidence of CPD.
Experience & Knowledge Essential
Theoretical knowledge and practical experience of specialist biomedical procedures relevant to post. Extensive 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
Relevant experience of working in the NHS. Experience of line managing staff.
Skills & Abilities Essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Interpretation and analytical skills. Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team or independently. Able to prioritise own workload and that of others to meet needs of the service. Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time. High degree of manual dexterity to perform complex laboratory techniques.
Desirable
Demonstrable mentoring skills.
Personal Qualities Essential
High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Strives for excellence. Self-motivated and able to motivate others. Flexible approach to working hours and duties. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where there are competing demands. Puts the patient first in everything that is undertaken. Awareness of self and impact on others.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address West Suffolk Hospital
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)