Biomedical Scientist/Specialist Biomedical Scientist | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 23 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,407 - £42,618 per annum depending on grade offered |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 May 2024 |
| Location: | Salford, M6 8HD |
| Company: | Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6202447/236-DPG-P157-24 |
Summary
Applications are invited from enthusiastic, motivated and experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist in the UKAS Accredited Haematology and Blood Transfusion Laboratories based at the Royal Oldham Hospital.
We are in an exciting time of development and change, following the formation of the Northern Care Alliance. You will help to ensure that service delivery continue to be quality driven and ensure care is of the high standard that we would expect for our patients.
The custom built, Central Service Laboratory serves The Royal Oldham Hospital and there are similarly equipped laboratories across the NCA. The department is in the process of installing replacement Sysmex XN haematology analysers and CN coagulation analysers within the departments across Haematology NCA. In addition, Tosoh G11 HPLC is in use for Haemoglobinopathy and Ortho Vision for Blood Transfusion. A new laboratory information management system will also be installed later in 2024.
You will be HCPC Registered , experienced in haematology and blood transfusion. The post holder will rotate through automated haematology, coagulation, blood morphology, haemoglobinopathy and blood transfusion undertaking duties appropriate to that of Band 5/Band 6 grade.
You will be committed to patient safety, improving and maintaining quality. The philosophy of the laboratory is to promote best practice and provide high quality services. The department is approved by the HCPC for training to state registration and is UKAS accredited (ISO 15189). CPD and further study is encouraged and supported. Band 5 staff automatically progress to Band 6 on successful completion of the IBMS Specialist Diploma.
The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
This advert closes on Tuesday 7 May 2024
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