Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join our highly skilled and motivated Pathology Blood Sciences Team at Harrogate District Hospital.

The post will be based in the Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratory. The Pathology team at Harrogate is highly regarded having an excellent reputation with service users. The focus of the department is on delivery of a high quality service with patients at the centre of everything we do. Our vision is to achieve excellence every time.

The team at Harrogate is small and friendly requiring a high degree of team work and co-operation from its members so candidates should be prepared to be part of the close-knit environment fostered in the department.

The post would suit anyone who already holds the IBMS Registration Portfolio and HCPC registration. A candidate that will complete registration within 3 months may also be considered. The post will be based predominantly in the Haematology and Blood Transfusion sections.  The individual must have a minimum of 3 months experience working in an NHS  Haematology and/or Blood Transfusion department.

Once competent, the candidate will be expected to work nights and weekends. The candidate may be supported to complete the IBMS specialist diploma in Haematology and hospital Blood Transfusion

Main duties of the job

The Haematology Department has two Sysmex XN-1000 full blood count analysers and two Werfen Tops 550 coagulation analysers. Blood transfusion has two Grifols Blood Grouping analysers. 

The post is for 37.5 hours per week. Once competent the successful candidate will be required to carry out weekend working and working unsociable hours, which attracts a substantially enhanced rate of pay with a hybrid on call local agreement. The successful individual may also be supported to complete the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology and Hospital Blood Transfusion after 1 year in post.

The department holds full UKAS accreditation and utilises the QPULSE document management system

Working for our organisation

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. 

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you! 

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. 

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. 
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.