Job summary
- Main area
- Haematology and Blood Transfusion
- Grade
- NHS AfC:Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (participation in shift roster)
- Job ref
- 214-CSTO-6433013
- Employer
- Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- King's Mill Hospital
- Town
- Sutton-In-Ashfield
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
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Biomedical Scientist in Haematology and Blood Transfusion
NHS AfC:Band 5
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.
We would love you to join us.
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Job overview
A opportunity awaits for a talented HCPC registered band 5 Biomedical Scientist to become an integral part of our dynamic haematology and blood transfusion team.
PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST BE HCPC REGISTERED AND HAVE COMPLETED THE IBMS CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE.
Strong scientific and technical acumen are indispensable, complemented by adeptness in managing the demands of independent work within our team. Candidates with excellent organizational prowess, adept interpersonal skills, and a keen eye for detail will thrive in this role. Join us and showcase your expertise in an environment that values your contributions and encourages professional growth.
You will be based within the Pathology Department at King’s Mill Hospital which is housed in state of the art facilities.
Main duties of the job
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Working for our organisation
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.
Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Flexible working is a requirement for this post and the department operates a 24/7 shift system including weekend and bank holiday rotas in which you will be expected to participate once trained.
Person specification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential criteria
- Understanding of the role of Biomedical Scientist
Qualifications-Academic/ Craft/ Professional
Essential criteria
- BSc (or MSc) in an accredited Biological / Biomedical Sciences degree.
- HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist.
- IT skills
Desirable criteria
- European Computer Driving Licence
Further Training
Essential criteria
- Participates in Continuing Professional Development.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous laboratory experience
Contractual Requirements
Essential criteria
- 37.5 hrs per week, working on any shift within the full shift system as rostered
- Annual attendance at mandatory training.
- To work on any site as rostered.
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
- Joanne Wren
- Job title
- Transfusion Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01623 672539
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