Specialist Biomedical Scientist Haematology / Blood Transfusion
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Little Burton, East Staffordshire
Specialist Biomedical Scientist Haematology / Blood Transfusion
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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Little Burton, East Staffordshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 14 Apr | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: b9ce3bbdf5fd425bae137dc2283c7204
Location ref: Little Burton, East Staffordshire
Full Job Description
- To undertake the day to day sample processing and analytical clinical investigations for Haematology and Blood Transfusion to the agreed standard of timeliness and quality
- Supervise Band 5 Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners within their work area
- To maintain and operate all equipment in the laboratory to the desired standards of safety, cleanliness and performance
- To engage in training and competency assessment of staff and perform annual staff appraisals
We are looking for a HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist with a Specialist Portfolio in Haematology & Transfusion, or equivalent, to join us at the Burton site of Derbyshire Pathology in a full-time, permanent role. Consideration will also be given to candidates within 12 months of completion of the Specialist Portfolio and such candidates would be employed as Band 6 annex 21 (75% top of Band6) until completion of the portfolio.You would be based in the busy Haematology & Blood Transfusion sections of the Burton laboratory helping to deliver technical excellence with enthusiasm, attention to detail and a professional, can-do attitude. This post is based on the Burton site but candidates may be expected to work across the UHDB sites to cover service demands as and when required. We are inviting applications from candidates who are highly motivated and proactive to join a friendly and well-motivated team. We would encourage you to contact us to discuss the post further., Familiarisation and understanding of ISO 15189 standards, Health & Safety requirements; audit and training/education techniques is essential. Experience of utilising transformation methodologies to drive change and improve service delivery is also desirable. Proactive individuals, with drive and dedication will excel in this post. - Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts about our Trust:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer: