Job summary
- Main area
- Haematology & Blood Transfusion
- Grade
- Band 5/6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24/7 working)
- Job ref
- 236-DPG-P157-24
- Employer
- Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Northern Care Alliance, Salford Royal Hospital
- Town
- Salford
- Salary
- £28,407 - £42,618 per annum depending on grade offered
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Biomedical Scientist/Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Band 5/6
Job overview
Applications are invited from enthusiastic, motivated and experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist in the UKAS Accredited Haematology and Blood Transfusion Laboratories based at the Royal Oldham Hospital.
We are in an exciting time of development and change, following the formation of the Northern Care Alliance. You will help to ensure that service delivery continue to be quality driven and ensure care is of the high standard that we would expect for our patients.
The custom built, Central Service Laboratory serves The Royal Oldham Hospital and there are similarly equipped laboratories across the NCA. The department is in the process of installing replacement Sysmex XN haematology analysers and CN coagulation analysers within the departments across Haematology NCA. In addition, Tosoh G11 HPLC is in use for Haemoglobinopathy and Ortho Vision for Blood Transfusion. A new laboratory information management system will also be installed later in 2024.
Main duties of the job
You will be HCPC Registered , experienced in haematology and blood transfusion. The post holder will rotate through automated haematology, coagulation, blood morphology, haemoglobinopathy and blood transfusion undertaking duties appropriate to that of Band 5/Band 6 grade.
You will be committed to patient safety, improving and maintaining quality. The philosophy of the laboratory is to promote best practice and provide high quality services. The department is approved by the HCPC for training to state registration and is UKAS accredited (ISO 15189). CPD and further study is encouraged and supported. Band 5 staff automatically progress to Band 6 on successful completion of the IBMS Specialist Diploma.
Working for our organisation
The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist with IBMS accredited Honours Degree or equivalent.
Desirable criteria
- Specialist Diploma
Skill and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to follow protocols accurately.
- Computer literacy
- Awareness of confidentiality issues.
- Awareness of health and safety issues.
Desirable criteria
- Willingness to develop further i.e. Specialist Diploma for Band 5 staff
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post registration experience in Haematology &/or Blood Transfusion
- Work within a UK laboratory before
Desirable criteria
- Blood Transfusion experience
- Blood film morphology experience
- NHS Laboratory experience
Flexibility to work 24/7
Essential criteria
- mention in application flexibility to work 24/7
Desirable criteria
- Already working 24/7
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Michael Heaton
- Job title
- Haematology and Blood Transfusion Service Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 6561678
- Additional information
Jane Whittaker
Blood Transfusion Technical Manager
0161 656 1762 (Int Ex 71761)
[email protected]Laura Cowell
Haematology Technical Manager
0161 656 1763 (Int Ex 71763)
[email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Turnpike House
Eccles New Road
Salford
M50 1SW
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