Senior Biomedical Scientist - DCH Blood Transfusion Site Lead
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 26 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £47,810 - £54,710 Per Annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 25 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Dorchester, DT1 2JY |
| Cwmni: | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7341451/405-25-HS388SBS |
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A Vacancy at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a exciting opportunity for progression within Transfusion for a suitably qualified and experienced BMS looking for the next step in their career. The department is well equipped with new BioRad IH-500 analysers and the introduction of the BioRad Banjo Card reader is imminent. There is the opportunity for the successful candidate to lead on the implementation of new methods and modernisation of the Transfusion service.
The post holder will manage and coordinate the day-to-day technical and operational activities of the Blood Transfusion laboratory on site, ensuring a timely, high-quality service in line with clinical needs and regulatory standards.
They will act as the Site Lead for Blood Transfusion, deputising for the Blood Transfusion Laboratory Manager, and will serve as the primary point of contact for Blood Transfusion staff, including other senior Biomedical Scientists.
The Site Lead will ensure the delivery of a safe, efficient, and compliant service, maintaining standards in accordance with MHRA, the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (BSQR) and UKAS (ISO 15189). They will support and supervise staff, lead quality and compliance activity, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues and external agencies.
To have delegated responsibility for managing and coordinating the day-to-day technical and operational activities of the Blood Transfusion Laboratory at DCH, ensuring a safe, timely, and high-quality service that meets patient needs.
To act as Site Lead for Blood Transfusion, deputising for the Blood Transfusion Laboratory Manager; to supervise and serve as the primary point of contact for Blood Transfusion staff, including other senior Biomedical Scientist.
This role is responsible for supervising and supporting the Blood Transfusion Team at DCH, maintaining high standards, and acting as the main technical contact locally. They will report to and liaise regularly with the ODP Blood Transfusion Manager to ensure alignment with overall service goals.
The role also includes responsibility for teaching and developing Transfusion staff, ensuring that current working practices consistently meet the required high standards of quality. The post holder is expected to maintain an up-to-date, thorough knowledge and competency of all aspects of their designated area.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us atRecruitment@dchft.nhs.ukif you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Sep 2025
This is a exciting opportunity for progression within Transfusion for a suitably qualified and experienced BMS looking for the next step in their career. The department is well equipped with new BioRad IH-500 analysers and the introduction of the BioRad Banjo Card reader is imminent. There is the opportunity for the successful candidate to lead on the implementation of new methods and modernisation of the Transfusion service.
The post holder will manage and coordinate the day-to-day technical and operational activities of the Blood Transfusion laboratory on site, ensuring a timely, high-quality service in line with clinical needs and regulatory standards.
They will act as the Site Lead for Blood Transfusion, deputising for the Blood Transfusion Laboratory Manager, and will serve as the primary point of contact for Blood Transfusion staff, including other senior Biomedical Scientists.
The Site Lead will ensure the delivery of a safe, efficient, and compliant service, maintaining standards in accordance with MHRA, the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (BSQR) and UKAS (ISO 15189). They will support and supervise staff, lead quality and compliance activity, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues and external agencies.
To have delegated responsibility for managing and coordinating the day-to-day technical and operational activities of the Blood Transfusion Laboratory at DCH, ensuring a safe, timely, and high-quality service that meets patient needs.
To act as Site Lead for Blood Transfusion, deputising for the Blood Transfusion Laboratory Manager; to supervise and serve as the primary point of contact for Blood Transfusion staff, including other senior Biomedical Scientist.
This role is responsible for supervising and supporting the Blood Transfusion Team at DCH, maintaining high standards, and acting as the main technical contact locally. They will report to and liaise regularly with the ODP Blood Transfusion Manager to ensure alignment with overall service goals.
The role also includes responsibility for teaching and developing Transfusion staff, ensuring that current working practices consistently meet the required high standards of quality. The post holder is expected to maintain an up-to-date, thorough knowledge and competency of all aspects of their designated area.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us atRecruitment@dchft.nhs.ukif you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Sep 2025
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