Specialist Biomedical Scientist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our Haematology and Transfusion Department. Specialist BMS carry out analyses on blood, body fluids, tissues, and cells to determine the presence or absence of disease; this enables diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of the effectiveness of treatment. Biomedical Scientists also carry out population screening for inherited or malignant disorders. Specialist BMS generally work without guidance or supervision to complete delegated tasks involved in the delivery of a clinical pathology service that enables high standards of patient care. Specialist BMS work as autonomous practitioners to provide a Pathology service for the Trusts outside routine working hours.The successful candidate will participate in the departments 24/7 rota and will be required to work across all MWL's Pathology sites. The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change., Specialist BMS rotate throughout the department and are able to carry out the full analytical repertoire of tests and will have gained a greater depth of knowledge in specific areas. The post holder is required to participate in the 24 hours shift pattern. Cross-Training in other traditional disciplines may also be required and will be expected to work on any site where Pathology is provided by St Helens and Knowsley NHS Teaching Trust (STHK) and Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust (SOHT). Specialist BMS are good problem solvers and as a member of a team are required to be good communicators to ensure effective continuity of the service.

Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trustdelivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals. The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales. Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:

• CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
• SAFETY that is of the highest standards
• COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
• SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
• PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
• Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme