Job summary
- Main area
- Haematology and Blood Transfusion
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 236-DPG-P315-25
- Employer
- Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Pathology at Wigan and Salford - Northern Care Alliance
- Town
- Salford
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Band 6
Job overview
The post holder will act as a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist to participate in and develop the scientific and technical activities of the department, while being responsible for the standard and quality of results issued. You will maintain competence through CPD and act as a mentor and provide supervision/training for more junior scientific and support staff. You will deputise for more senior staff, as and when required. The post includes participation in the out of hours services at Salford (it is anticipated that in the future, duties could include work based at any of the sites within PAWS or the Northern Care Alliance).
Main duties of the job
Maintenance of equipment and stock
Interpretation and technical validation of results
Issuing blood products
Participation in out of hours rota
Supervise and train staff Communication with users
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
Person specification
Professional Registration
Essential criteria
- HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences (IBMS approved) or approved alternative science degree plus post graduate certificate in Biomedical Science or equivalent
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology or able to demonstrate equivalent qualifications and/or experience
Desirable criteria
- IBMS Certificate of Expert Practice
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
- Specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Analytical, judgement and technical skills with attention to detail
- Good team working, with ability to form effective working relationships
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
- Jim Wesson
- Job title
- Haematology and Blood Transfusion Service Manger
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 206 4996
- Additional information
Michael Overfield
Haematology Section Manger
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Turnpike House
Eccles New Road
Salford
M50 1SW
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