Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed advanced Biomedical Scientist. This role will be working closely with the Head of Blood Transfusion in managing a skilled team of senior and advanced Biomedical scientists and support staff with responsibility for providing a comprehensive, high quality 24/7 Blood Transfusion service for University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH).
Our laboratory processes on average 85,000 group and screens per annum, and as a tertiary referral centre, you as part of your role will support the transfusion service to UCLH. This service is not limited to routine transfusion service provision, but captures the following areas: haemoglobinopathy services, TTP referral, Haematology-oncology, and foetal medicine - some of these services are the largest of its type in the U.K.
Main Duties of the Job
This role is suited to a scientist who wants to develop their knowledge and hands-on experience of complex transfusion science, in combination with the logistics of delivering services to a large group of hospitals. We operate an extensive network of remote issue fridges across the hospital footprints.
To meet the operational demands of the lab, you will need excellent interpersonal skills, be highly organised, and able to delegate in order to keep operations running efficiently and effectively. There is a significant amount of floor management in this role.
We are a team who are passionate about patient safety and quality. HSL 60 WSL is a licensed blood establishment, and a good working knowledge of GMP principles as they apply to blood transfusion services is important.
About Us
At HSL we offer a variety of excellent staff benefits including:
Training and Development Opportunities:
Supporting professional development. Annual Performance Related Salary Review:
No banding restrictions; as we are a private company, we are not restricted by salary bandings and can negotiate appropriate salaries based on experience. This also means that annual salary reviews do not hit a band ceiling. Discounted Gym Membership:
We have a corporate gym membership scheme with Better Gyms. Cash Healthcare Plan:
Cash back on a variety of healthcare costs including dentist and opticians. Sick Pay Entitlement:
5 paid days in the first year of employment, 20 days thereafter. Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover. Life Assurance:
Providing salary continuation for long-term illness. Employee Assistance Programme:
Supporting staff wellbeing. Season Ticket Loan Scheme:
Interest-free loan for the cost of the annual travel ticket. Perkbox:
Access to additional staff perks and benefits such as high street discounts. Company Pension Scheme:
Company and staff contributions which increase with service. Competitive Annual Leave Allowance:
28 days. Flexible Working Hours:
37.5 hours standard working week.
Job Responsibilities To co-ordinate and participate in the routine processing of specimens and issue of blood components; and to allocate work to the other BMS and MLA staff to ensure a smooth workflow. To ensure that for each sample the appropriate requested investigations are performed in a timely manner. To ensure that specialised and urgent specimens are appropriately dealt with. To liaise with the NHSBT reference laboratories and clinicians for the follow-up of specialist investigations or the provision of compatible blood components for patients with complicated serology. To ensure timely and accurate reporting of manual work results with correct follow-up including input of additional testing requirements, correct report comments, future testing instructions, and patient special blood component requirements into the computer system. To supervise operation, cleaning, and maintenance of laboratory surfaces and equipment and all blood component storage facilities (both within the laboratory and in the clinical areas) according to GMP departmental and manufacturers protocols and procedures. To inspect documentation and records including but not limited to QC, QA, cleaning, maintenance, temperature monitoring, equipment service and repair, incident reports etc. to ensure compliance with GMP standards. To assist in the development of rotas to ensure correct skill mix to support essential daily transfusion services, and to liaise with other senior BMS staff to ensure continuous 24/7 cover. To be proficient in the use and functions of the information technology systems within the department, including some administrative functions as appropriate.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist. MSc in appropriate discipline such as Biomedical Science (or equivalent qualification e.g. IBMS HSD). Participation in a relevant CPD Scheme (e.g. IBMS).
Experience Essential Theoretical and practical knowledge in discipline of pathology relevant to role. Previous experience in a relevant laboratory, and proficiency in techniques appropriate to the discipline.
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.
Employer Details Employer Name:
Health Services Laboratories Address:
H S L Advanced Diagnostics, 60 Whitfield Street, London, W1T 4EU Employer's Website:
[Insert Website Here] #J-18808-Ljbffr
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed advanced Biomedical Scientist. This role will be working closely with the Head of Blood Transfusion in managing a skilled team of senior and advanced Biomedical scientists and support staff with responsibility for providing a comprehensive, high quality 24/7 Blood Transfusion service for University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH).
Our laboratory processes on average 85,000 group and screens per annum, and as a tertiary referral centre, you as part of your role will support the transfusion service to UCLH. This service is not limited to routine transfusion service provision, but captures the following areas: haemoglobinopathy services, TTP referral, Haematology-oncology, and foetal medicine - some of these services are the largest of its type in the U.K.
Main Duties of the Job
This role is suited to a scientist who wants to develop their knowledge and hands-on experience of complex transfusion science, in combination with the logistics of delivering services to a large group of hospitals. We operate an extensive network of remote issue fridges across the hospital footprints.
To meet the operational demands of the lab, you will need excellent interpersonal skills, be highly organised, and able to delegate in order to keep operations running efficiently and effectively. There is a significant amount of floor management in this role.
We are a team who are passionate about patient safety and quality. HSL 60 WSL is a licensed blood establishment, and a good working knowledge of GMP principles as they apply to blood transfusion services is important.
About Us
At HSL we offer a variety of excellent staff benefits including:
Training and Development Opportunities:
Supporting professional development. Annual Performance Related Salary Review:
No banding restrictions; as we are a private company, we are not restricted by salary bandings and can negotiate appropriate salaries based on experience. This also means that annual salary reviews do not hit a band ceiling. Discounted Gym Membership:
We have a corporate gym membership scheme with Better Gyms. Cash Healthcare Plan:
Cash back on a variety of healthcare costs including dentist and opticians. Sick Pay Entitlement:
5 paid days in the first year of employment, 20 days thereafter. Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover. Life Assurance:
Providing salary continuation for long-term illness. Employee Assistance Programme:
Supporting staff wellbeing. Season Ticket Loan Scheme:
Interest-free loan for the cost of the annual travel ticket. Perkbox:
Access to additional staff perks and benefits such as high street discounts. Company Pension Scheme:
Company and staff contributions which increase with service. Competitive Annual Leave Allowance:
28 days. Flexible Working Hours:
37.5 hours standard working week.
Job Responsibilities To co-ordinate and participate in the routine processing of specimens and issue of blood components; and to allocate work to the other BMS and MLA staff to ensure a smooth workflow. To ensure that for each sample the appropriate requested investigations are performed in a timely manner. To ensure that specialised and urgent specimens are appropriately dealt with. To liaise with the NHSBT reference laboratories and clinicians for the follow-up of specialist investigations or the provision of compatible blood components for patients with complicated serology. To ensure timely and accurate reporting of manual work results with correct follow-up including input of additional testing requirements, correct report comments, future testing instructions, and patient special blood component requirements into the computer system. To supervise operation, cleaning, and maintenance of laboratory surfaces and equipment and all blood component storage facilities (both within the laboratory and in the clinical areas) according to GMP departmental and manufacturers protocols and procedures. To inspect documentation and records including but not limited to QC, QA, cleaning, maintenance, temperature monitoring, equipment service and repair, incident reports etc. to ensure compliance with GMP standards. To assist in the development of rotas to ensure correct skill mix to support essential daily transfusion services, and to liaise with other senior BMS staff to ensure continuous 24/7 cover. To be proficient in the use and functions of the information technology systems within the department, including some administrative functions as appropriate.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist. MSc in appropriate discipline such as Biomedical Science (or equivalent qualification e.g. IBMS HSD). Participation in a relevant CPD Scheme (e.g. IBMS).
Experience Essential Theoretical and practical knowledge in discipline of pathology relevant to role. Previous experience in a relevant laboratory, and proficiency in techniques appropriate to the discipline.
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.
Employer Details Employer Name:
Health Services Laboratories Address:
H S L Advanced Diagnostics, 60 Whitfield Street, London, W1T 4EU Employer's Website:
[Insert Website Here] #J-18808-Ljbffr
