Job summary
- Main area
- Haematology & Blood Transfusion
- Grade
- Band 5/6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24/7 working)
- Job ref
- 236-DPG-P572-23-B
- Employer
- Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Northern Care Alliance, Salford Royal Hospital
- Town
- Salford
- Salary
- £28,407 - £42,618 per annum depending on grade offered
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Biomedical Scientist/Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Band 5/6
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists in the Haematology and Blood Transfusion Laboratories at Pathology at Wigan and Salford (PAWS) apart of the Northern Care Alliance. Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated individuals with experience in Haematology and Blood Transfusion Science to join our team. Working across a range of sections you will receive full support and development through training and gain experience in specialist areas.
The Central Service Laboratory at Salford Royal Hospital also serves the sites of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. PAWS also has Laboratories at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary and Wrightington Hsopital.
Main duties of the job
You will be working with state-of-the-art equipment including Siemens Advia 2120i FBC automation, IL TOP 550 and the department is currently going though an equipment refresh and you will be working with Sysmex XN 9000 FBC automation, CN serivce Coaguation automation, GeneXpert PCR, Bio-Rad Variant HPLC equipment and Ortho Vision automated blood group serology. Blood transfusion practice includes Electronic Issue, and a patient blood management programme is in place to support anaemia management. The department is fully computerised with Telepath. 2024 will see the replacement of all Haematology automated equipment and a new LIMS installed.
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 and 3 year post registration experience.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist with IBMS accredited Honours Degree or equivalent.
Desirable criteria
- Specialist Diploma
Skill and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to follow protocols accurately.
- Computer literacy
- Awareness of confidentiality issues.
- Awareness of health and safety issues.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post registration experience in Haematology &/or Blood Transfusion
- Holds a valid current registration
- Work within a UK laboratory before
Desirable criteria
- Blood Transfusion experience
- Blood film morphology experience
Flexibility to work 24/7
Essential criteria
- mention in application flexibility to work 24/7
Desirable criteria
- Already working 24/7
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Eva Loutraris
- Job title
- Blood Transfusion Section Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 206 4994
- Additional information
Michael Overfield
Haematology Section Manger
0161 206 4981
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Turnpike House
Eccles New Road
Salford
M50 1SW
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