Job summary
Employer heading
Senior Biomedical Scientist - Blood Transfusion
Band 7
Job overview
Previous Applicants need not apply.
Principal responsibilities include the unsupervised analysis of patient’s blood group and antibody status using complex automated analysers and a variety of manual techniques requiring prolonged periods of concentration and manual dexterity. This preliminary work is necessary for the subsequent selection, compatibility testing and issue of blood and blood products directly to patients. Manual cross matching of blood in often highly acute clinical situations can result in a stressful physical environment. Be professionally accountable for the interpretation of patients’ results to enable diagnostic and treatment regimens for clinical colleagues.
Assessment of maternal-foetal bleeding involves manual staining techniques and the use of a microscope on a daily basis.
Responsible for maintaining adequate blood stock levels by highlighting any variances, ensuring effective and efficient use of blood and blood products at all times.
Responsible for ensuring participation in EQAS schemes and timely submission of results.
Incident investigation and reporting
Maintain mandatory safe transfusion practice in accordance with the UK Blood Safety and Quality Regulations, MHRA requirements and national guidelines e.g. BCSH
Main duties of the job
Organise the work and training of BMS and HCSSW staff working within the department ensuring all professional and Trust protocols are followed. Supervise the day to day running of the department to support effective and efficient service provision. Assist in the development of new and existing service provision of the department.
Work within the Health Professions Council (HPC) Standards of Proficiency for Biomedical Scientists.
Provide attention to detail and accuracy in a busy environment where there is very little time allocated to each sample in order to maintain turnaround times both for samples from the PCT’s and hospital patients
Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.
Working for our organisation
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to:
· Explore leadership within the NHS
· Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
· Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
· Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities,
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the ‘about this job’ link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Advanced knowledge of laboratory techniques, Blood Transfusion and Biomedical science.
- Working knowledge of Pathology IT systems.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- IBMS accredited degree
- HCPC state registration
- Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)
- FIBMS, MSc or equivalent in Blood Transfusion or within three month of completing
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Helen Baxter
- Job title
- Operations Lead - Blood Transfusion
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01642 282632
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