Job Summary
A vacancy has arisen for a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist in Haematology and Blood Transfusion Blood Sciences at St Helier Hospital. The role involves rotation through routine and specialist sections in our very busy haematology, coagulation and blood transfusion laboratories.
Telepath LIMS is currently in use at ESTH, analysers include Sysmex XN and CN and Immucor BT analysers, but we are soon to change to Beckman Coulter DxH FBC analysers and ACL Top coagulation analysers.
Currently, we provide an out of hours service including extended day, weekend and night work after a period of suitable training, although this is subject to change in the near future.
Main Duties of the Job
The role involves rotation through the sections of the laboratory (blood transfusion, haematology and coagulation) providing service for our busy acute hospital. You will be responsible for providing high quality results while maintaining the standards of the HCPC and ISO 15189. You will be involved in training colleagues and expected to fully participate in the 24/7 rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science HCPC Registration Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent experience Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline Excellent working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline Evidence of continuing professional development Knowledge of health and safety issues Experience of quality management systems Skills and Abilities
Essential
Practical specialist analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software Accuracy and attention to detail Able to follow written methodologies or protocols Able to work as part of a team Ability to work under pressure Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work Intermediate level of computer skills Excellent communication and presentation skills Other Relevant Requirements
Essential
Participation and experience in out of hours working Supervisory experience Immucor and Sysmex analyser experience 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A vacancy has arisen for a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist in Haematology and Blood Transfusion Blood Sciences at St Helier Hospital. The role involves rotation through routine and specialist sections in our very busy haematology, coagulation and blood transfusion laboratories.
Telepath LIMS is currently in use at ESTH, analysers include Sysmex XN and CN and Immucor BT analysers, but we are soon to change to Beckman Coulter DxH FBC analysers and ACL Top coagulation analysers.
Currently, we provide an out of hours service including extended day, weekend and night work after a period of suitable training, although this is subject to change in the near future.
Main Duties of the Job
The role involves rotation through the sections of the laboratory (blood transfusion, haematology and coagulation) providing service for our busy acute hospital. You will be responsible for providing high quality results while maintaining the standards of the HCPC and ISO 15189. You will be involved in training colleagues and expected to fully participate in the 24/7 rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science HCPC Registration Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent experience Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline Excellent working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline Evidence of continuing professional development Knowledge of health and safety issues Experience of quality management systems Skills and Abilities
Essential
Practical specialist analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software Accuracy and attention to detail Able to follow written methodologies or protocols Able to work as part of a team Ability to work under pressure Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work Intermediate level of computer skills Excellent communication and presentation skills Other Relevant Requirements
Essential
Participation and experience in out of hours working Supervisory experience Immucor and Sysmex analyser experience 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
