Biomedical Scientist | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 12 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,407 - £34,581 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2024 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG7 2UH |
| Company: | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6160543/164-6160543 |
Summary
We are currently recruiting to our Haematology and Blood Transfusion Service and are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and innovative biomedical scientist to join our team. The successful candidate will assist in the delivery of a quality driven, cost effective, patient focused service consistent with the Nottingham University Hospitals Trust’s objectives.
We will consider applications from anyone nearing completion of the IBMS registration portfolio.
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
As a Biomedical Scientist, the post holders’ main role is to carry out the examination of samples using various technologies and to report or present the results as appropriate whilst maintaining quality standards. It is expected that the post holder would have a considerable degree of autonomy and would be able to work unsupervised for significant periods.
The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is a large, busy teaching hospital with a wide range of clinical specialties including Adult and Paediatric Haematological Malignancies, Haemophilia and Thrombosis, Haemoglobinopathies, as well as routine screening. The Queens Medical Centre Campus is the regional Trauma Centre for the Trent region. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the 24hr/7 days a week roster including across both sites at QMC and Nottingham City Hospital as well as gaining knowledge in the non-routine services of red cell and coagulation investigations.
The department is an approved IBMS training centre and holds strong links with local universities. Biomedical Scientists can expect to be supported through the IBMS specialist portfolio.
You will be required, amongst other responsibilities, to carry out all laboratory analyses associated with the post, including reporting results, maintaining appropriate records and documentation; undertake specialised analytical work in designated areas of the department.
Take delegated responsibility for the quality control, operation, routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment and to undertake quality control procedures, examine quality control results to identify poor performance and instigate appropriate action
Take delegated responsibility for the supervision, training and coaching of staff as well as giving advice to colleagues and or clinicians regarding the appropriateness of samples or assays.
Maintain standards of laboratory policies and procedures to ensure that the department meets external Quality Assurance and Accreditation standards. The department holds accreditation via UKAS for ISO 15189.
Participate in the department’s rosters as required and be prepared to work flexibly and undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as required.
Be aware of and adhere to Trusts policies, procedures and practices.
This advert closes on Monday 22 Apr 2024