# Biomedical Scientist Haematology/Blood Transfusion

**Company**: Barts Health NHS Trust
**Location**: London
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: £45,953 to £54,254 a year
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership's (ESEL) Haematology Department.

We are looking to appoint an experienced Haematology and Blood Transfusion Biomedical Scientist with a positive attitude to working in a flexible manner, strong team player and committed to meeting the needs of our patients by participating in a 24-hour Agenda for Change shift system.

The successful candidate will be primarily based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital site (QEH) but may be expected to cover and support other ESEL sites depending on service demand.

**Main duties of the job**

- To carry out / supervise technical and scientific work in a section of the laboratory under the direction of Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist.

- Flexible hours including weekend and bank holiday working will be required within the minimum 37.5 hours per week in accordance with Agenda for Change (AfC) Terms and Conditions.

- To practice as a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist providing a patient focused, cost effective and efficient service.

- The post holder will undertake technical and scientific work under the direction of appointed line manager and training leads.

- The post holder is required to rotate through the various sections of the laboratory and work at different laboratories networked within ESEL Pathology Partnership.

**Person Specification**

- Qualifications: BSc. Biomedical Science or equivalent, Holder of the IBMS Certificate of Competence, Registration Portfolio, Evidence of continuous professional development, Registered as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council

- Experience: HCPC registration diagnostic experience in Haematology & Blood Transfusion, Experience with a computerised laboratory information system, Previous experience working in a large medical laboratory, Experience of working as a team

- Knowledge: Advanced scientific knowledge for relevant discipline, Detailed understanding of UKAS, Quality Management Systems, Good understanding of Health & Safety Legislation, Good understanding of Governance Requirements, Detailed knowledge of MHRA legislation

- Skills: Competent in basic laboratory techniques and troubleshooting, Good level IT skills, Good time management, Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet packages, Ability to analyse, interpret, and present routine data/results/concepts, Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal)

**Benefits**

- Competitive salary: £45,953 to £54,254 a year

- Permanent contract

- Full-time position

## Skills

### Required
- Biomedical Science
- Haematology
- Blood Transfusion
- HCPC registration
- IBMS Certificate of Competence

### Nice to have
- Further relevant specialist qualifications
- Experience of a variety of diagnostic techniques in Haematology
- Experienced using the following named IT systems: WinPath Enterprise (Clinisys), Q-Pulse

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