Job vacancy: Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Blood Transfusion, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Ipswich

Job summary

Main area: Blood Sciences
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract: 9 months (Fixed term/secondment until February 2025)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 432-HR325-24

Employer: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Ipswich Hospital
Town: Ipswich
Salary: £43,742 - £50,056 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: Today at 23:59

Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Blood Transfusion

NHS AfC: Band 7

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.

Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits

Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of the ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent
Appropriate Post Graduate qualifications e.g. IBMS Higher Specialist diploma or IBMS Diploma in Biomedical Science, Masters or equivalent or working towards
Additional appropriate specialist qualification if required.
Evidence of CPD
Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science (FIBMS) by examination (Special examination, two-part Fellowship or Higher Specialist Diploma) in blood transfusion or transfusion science.
MSc or FIBMS in another discipline in conjunction with an IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma in Transfusion Science MSc in Transfusion and Transplantation accredited by the IBMS.
Demonstrate equivalence to the learning outcomes of an IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma in Transfusion Science or an MSc in Transfusion and Transplantation accredited by the IBMS or equivalent experiential learning in the field of Blood Transfusion Science.

Desirable criteria

Holding or working towards a qualification that supports management responsibilities such as health and safety, training officer, or quality management associated with post

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

Highly specialist knowledge and experience across a range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theory and practice relevant to post
Extensive practical experience of working in a Biomedical Science laboratory
Experience of managing people
Experience of Pathology IT systems
Practical experience of Quality Management and Quality Management Systems
Experience of performing and evaluating Risk Assessments

Desirable criteria

European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS

Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.

Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.

Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.

When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment.

Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document

The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.

Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due Home Office eligibility.

In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; we look forward to receiving your application for employment.