Job summary
The Laboratory Medicine Service is spread across four hospital sites within Swansea Bay University Health Board. We are set up as a hub and spoke network of laboratories with the hub laboratory based in Morriston Hospital and spoke laboratories at Singleton Hospital (7 miles from Morriston) and Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend (25 miles from Morriston).
The laboratories are extremely well equipped with Roche, Sysmex and Ortho analysers, and have full accreditation with UKAS, MHRA and IBMS training status.
Swansea Bay Laboratory Medicine team is keen to modernise our service through embracing new ways of working, are committed to developing our knowledge and skills and actively seek to develop others into a professional multidisciplinary team. Staff will be trained to work in all sections of the Laboratory Medicine (Blood Sciences) laboratory with a unique opportunity to rotate into Routine Haematology, Coagulation, Blood Transfusion and General Biochemistry. We welcome applications from candidates with existing skills in a single discipline such as haematology & transfusion or biochemistry with a willingness to cross-train.
Main duties of the job
As a Specialist Band 6 BMS you will be providing a comprehensive Laboratory Medicine service as an aid to effective diagnosis and treatment ensuring diagnostically abnormal results are acted upon urgently. You will also deputise for senior staff and assist in the training and supervision of junior members of the team.
The Laboratory Medicine Service is a 24/7/365 operation and a flexible approach to working hours is required. Once competency has been achieved you will be expected to participate in the full shift rota and work at any of the networked laboratory sites as required to maintain quality, training and service requirements.
About Annex 21
Fully qualified Specialist Biomedical Scientist (BMS) Band 6 - only candidates that have successfully completed the IBMS Specialist Diploma will be considered for the full Specialist BMS band 6 post. This must be clearly indicated on your application form.
Trainee Specialist BMS - Applicants who do not hold the full qualifications will be considered for a trainee position and will be subject to Annex 21 of Band 6. It is a condition of appointment to the training position that the required qualifications are achieved. Where situations arise that post holders fail to achieve the required qualifications in the designated timeframes, the service may look to redeploy individuals.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK, we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
BSc in Biomedical Sciences (must be IBMS accredited) Registered with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC) IBMS Specialist Diploma (or equivalent experience - only relevant if HCPC qualification achieved in or before 2012) Desirable
Master's Degree BBTS specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science Practice Experience
Essential
Significant post registration experience Knowledge and experience of working in Laboratory Medicine Experience of working unsocial hours and night shifts. Loan working experience IT skills, including good working knowledge of MS office programmes and virtual platforms Experience of Laboratory information systems e.g., middleware IT Desirable
Some experience of complex specialist laboratory techniques Multidisciplinary work experience Leadership Skills Good understanding of other Pathology disciplines Background knowledge of hospital specialties 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Laboratory Medicine Service is spread across four hospital sites within Swansea Bay University Health Board. We are set up as a hub and spoke network of laboratories with the hub laboratory based in Morriston Hospital and spoke laboratories at Singleton Hospital (7 miles from Morriston) and Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend (25 miles from Morriston).
The laboratories are extremely well equipped with Roche, Sysmex and Ortho analysers, and have full accreditation with UKAS, MHRA and IBMS training status.
Swansea Bay Laboratory Medicine team is keen to modernise our service through embracing new ways of working, are committed to developing our knowledge and skills and actively seek to develop others into a professional multidisciplinary team. Staff will be trained to work in all sections of the Laboratory Medicine (Blood Sciences) laboratory with a unique opportunity to rotate into Routine Haematology, Coagulation, Blood Transfusion and General Biochemistry. We welcome applications from candidates with existing skills in a single discipline such as haematology & transfusion or biochemistry with a willingness to cross-train.
Main duties of the job
As a Specialist Band 6 BMS you will be providing a comprehensive Laboratory Medicine service as an aid to effective diagnosis and treatment ensuring diagnostically abnormal results are acted upon urgently. You will also deputise for senior staff and assist in the training and supervision of junior members of the team.
The Laboratory Medicine Service is a 24/7/365 operation and a flexible approach to working hours is required. Once competency has been achieved you will be expected to participate in the full shift rota and work at any of the networked laboratory sites as required to maintain quality, training and service requirements.
About Annex 21
Fully qualified Specialist Biomedical Scientist (BMS) Band 6 - only candidates that have successfully completed the IBMS Specialist Diploma will be considered for the full Specialist BMS band 6 post. This must be clearly indicated on your application form.
Trainee Specialist BMS - Applicants who do not hold the full qualifications will be considered for a trainee position and will be subject to Annex 21 of Band 6. It is a condition of appointment to the training position that the required qualifications are achieved. Where situations arise that post holders fail to achieve the required qualifications in the designated timeframes, the service may look to redeploy individuals.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK, we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
BSc in Biomedical Sciences (must be IBMS accredited) Registered with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC) IBMS Specialist Diploma (or equivalent experience - only relevant if HCPC qualification achieved in or before 2012) Desirable
Master's Degree BBTS specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science Practice Experience
Essential
Significant post registration experience Knowledge and experience of working in Laboratory Medicine Experience of working unsocial hours and night shifts. Loan working experience IT skills, including good working knowledge of MS office programmes and virtual platforms Experience of Laboratory information systems e.g., middleware IT Desirable
Some experience of complex specialist laboratory techniques Multidisciplinary work experience Leadership Skills Good understanding of other Pathology disciplines Background knowledge of hospital specialties 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. #J-18808-Ljbffr
