Job overview

The Advanced Biomedical Scientist for Coagulation and Haematology at Barnsley Hospital is, in conjunction with the Lead Haematology and Lead Blood Transfusion BMSs, responsible of the day to day running of the Haematology Laboratory. This includes aspects of of technical expertise, training, Human Resources, stock resources and asset management. The role also extends to the management of the Blood Sciences support workers.

The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Partnership fully integrates the pathology services delivered on behalf of the Partner Trusts within the Integrated Care System (ICS) footprint; Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.

The Pathology Partnership will provide the best possible service for patients and clinicians; improving health outcomes, delivering quality and efficiency benefits and ensuring a sustainable workforce for the longer term. 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with the Blood Sciences management team to provide help and support to all Blood sciences staff. As such the post holder may be required to deputise for the Lead Haematology BMS.

Main duties of the role are to provide front line scientific and technical expertise in both the Coagulation and Haematology settings.  The post holder will be the first line response to escalated issues raised by all grades of staff and external suppliers. Subjects may include clinical, technical and EQA  issues. The post holder will be required to ensure all process and polices are adhered to be staff.  The post holder will act as frontline response to all HR  aspects of the role including, roster development, training, recruitment and retentions, dealing with personnel issues and sickness management. 

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for the maximum period of 12 months. Where there is potential, the secondment/fixed term contract may finish early, or in the first instance, the secondment/fixed term contract may be extended due to the internal/external secondment of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and secondments in relation to the substantive post holder.

Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.

Working for our organisation

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

STHFT operates with a budget of £1.2 bn, has a workforce of over 18,500 employees, covers five hospital sites, provides care from over forty community settings, and has an excellent reputation for research. 

As an organisation we value and respect our staff and the community we serve. We provide excellent staff benefits; this includes commitment to professional development but also many initiatives to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Barnsley is part of the SYBP Network and is currently a  highly automated hub laboratory serving both the Barnsley Trust and the Barnsley and Rotherham PCGs. The laboratory utilises and Inpeco track system to deliver samples to 4 Siemens Advia 2120 and 2x Stago coagulation analysers. The laboratory is extremely busy and operates a full service until 21:00 Monday to Friday. After this and at weekends an out of hours service is provided to the Trust. A more detailed description of the role can be located in the attached job description.